How to Open PDF in Google Chrome Instead of Edge (2025)

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to open PDF in Chrome instead of Edge. Simply follow the steps below.

Make PDFs Open in Google Chrome Instead of Edge

Follow the steps below to open PDFs in Chrome and not in Microsoft Edge.

1. Go to “Choose a Default App for Each Type of File” Settings

In your desktop search bar, type “Choose a default app for each type of file” and press “Enter.” This will open the Windows settings for default apps by file type.

2. Scroll Down to “.pdf” Then Choose Google Chrome

Scroll down to find “.pdf” in the list of file types. Next, click on the default app next to it to reveal a selection of alternatives, then choose “Google Chrome.” This will set PDFs to open in Chrome next time.

3. Open Any PDF File to Verify

Open any PDF file from your computer. You should notice that the PDF icons now resemble the Chrome logo. Double-click the file, and it should open in a new tab in Google Chrome.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to open your PDF files in Google Chrome instead of Microsoft Edge. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to open search results in Google Chrome side panel and how to open Chrome in kiosk mode.