v1.1 Now Available

Read PDFs like a Pro.

The missing sidebar toggle, dark mode, and fullscreen controls for Chromium browsers.

Source Code

Everything you need for distraction-free reading

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Toggle UI

Instantly hide the sidebar and top header to maximize your reading space.

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Dark Mode

Smart high-contrast inversion that keeps diagrams and images looking normal.

Sepia Mode

A warm, paper-like tint that reduces eye strain during late-night study sessions.

Fullscreen

A dedicated button to trigger F11 mode directly from the viewer.

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Auto-Hide

Controls automatically vanish when you enter fullscreen for a pure view.

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Local Files

Works with offline PDFs stored on your PC (requires permission toggle).

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Auto-Save

Remembers your preferred button position even after you close the browser.

Open Source

Transparent and safe. 100% free forever under the MIT License.

Installation Instructions

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Important for Offline PDFs

To use this extension with PDF files stored on your computer, you must enable file access:
1. Go to chrome://extensions
2. Click "Details" on Chrome PDF Tools.
3. Toggle ON "Allow access to file URLs".

Recommended

Method 1: .CRX File

  1. Download the .crx file.
  2. Open chrome://extensions.
  3. Enable Developer Mode (top right).
  4. Drag and drop the .crx file into the window.
Alternative

Method 2: .ZIP File

  1. Download and Extract the .zip file.
  2. Open chrome://extensions.
  3. Enable Developer Mode.
  4. Click "Load Unpacked".
  5. Select the folder you extracted.