Make Edge download PDF files instead of opening them This guide will show you ways to change Microsoft Edge from being your default PDF reader.

Microsoft Edge now includes all the essential features needed to replace your third-party PDF reader software.

Learn how to change the default PDF reader & viewer, which is Microsoft Edge browser, in Windows 11/10, to one of your choice.

In this guide, we'll show you the steps to use the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge as your default PDF viewer on Windows 10.

The Microsoft Edge browser is the default app for PDF files on Windows PCs. However, you can easily change your default PDF viewer to Adobe’s Acrobat Reader DC for files saved to your Windows PC.

The Microsoft Edge browser is the default app for PDF files on Windows PCs. However, you can easily change your default PDF viewer to Adobe’s Acrobat Reader DC for files saved to your Windows PC.