Open pdf files in email

The convenience of being able to open PDF files directly from an email!

To open PDF files in an email, you'll need to ensure that your email client and PDF viewer are configured correctly. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this:

Method 1: Using a PDF-enabled email client

  1. Check if your email client supports PDF files. Some popular email clients that support PDF files include:
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Mozilla Thunderbird
    • Apple Mail
    • Gmail (using the built-in PDF viewer)
  2. If your email client supports PDF files, you can usually open them by clicking on the PDF attachment in the email. The PDF file will open in the default PDF viewer associated with your system.

Method 2: Using a third-party PDF viewer add-on

  1. If your email client doesn't support PDF files natively, you can install a third-party PDF viewer add-on. Some popular options include:
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (for Windows, macOS, and Linux)
    • Foxit Reader (for Windows, macOS, and Linux)
    • PDF-XChange Viewer (for Windows)
  2. Once installed, you can usually configure the add-on to open PDF files in your email client. For example:
    • In Microsoft Outlook, go to "File" > "Options" > "Add-ins" and select the PDF viewer add-on.
    • In Mozilla Thunderbird, go to "Tools" > "Add-ons" and select the PDF viewer add-on.

Method 3: Using a web-based PDF viewer

  1. If you don't want to install a third-party PDF viewer add-on, you can use a web-based PDF viewer. Some popular options include:
    • Adobe Acrobat Online
    • SmallPDF
    • PDFCrowd
  2. Simply copy the PDF file link from the email and paste it into the web-based PDF viewer. The PDF file will open in your web browser.

That's it! With these methods, you should be able to open PDF files directly from your email client.