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March 7, 2022
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Why can't I read pdf online (Chrome)

  • March 7, 2022
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For some reason I can't watch/read pfd online. I use Chrome and Mac.

Every time I try to read, this message shows. It's partly in swedish and it says "access denied".

What the hell have I've done?

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Correct answer Kristofer S

I've managed to fix it. Thanks all!

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Kristofer SAuthorCorrect answer
Participant
March 8, 2022

I've managed to fix it. Thanks all!

Community Expert
March 8, 2022

Hi @Kristofer S .

What was the solution? It is worth posting it here so that others who may come across this discussion see the full solution.

Community Expert
March 7, 2022

Here's a page to look at that addresses why PDFs may not show in your browser.
Troubleshoot viewing PDF files on the web

https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/cant-view-pdf-web.html 

Bevi Chagnon - PubCom.com
Legend
March 7, 2022

Most browsers (I think nearly all of them) can't read a PDF inside the browser. You can search for a browser plug-in to read PDFs within the browser window, but most have been discontinued over the past few years.

 

Workaround:

Download the PDF to your computer desktop and open it directly in either Acrobat Reader, Standard, or Pro.

Or any other brand of PDF viewer.

 

 

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