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Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) vs Xpdf

A side-by-side look at Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) and Xpdf. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js)

Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js)

Web Browsers

Firefox PDF Viewer (PDF.js) is an open source PDF viewer that is built into Firefox. It allows you to view PDFs directly in the browser without needing an external plugin.

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Xpdf

Xpdf

Office & Productivity

Xpdf is an open source PDF reader for Linux, Unix, Mac, and Windows systems. It supports viewing, printing, and searching PDF files. Xpdf is lightweight, fast, and has a simple interface.

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