Preview doesn't automatically open downloaded PDF files

Downloaded PDF's from Safari would auto-open in Preview when using Monterey, but this behavior stopped after upgrading to Ventura. I have to go to the download folder and open manually. Is this a bug, a feature... or some issue with my system?

MacBook Pro Apple Silicon

Posted on Oct 27, 2022 6:34 AM

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Oct 27, 2022 6:50 AM in response to David Strait

David Strait wrote:

Downloaded PDF's from Safari would auto-open in Preview when using Monterey, but this behavior stopped after upgrading to Ventura. I have to go to the download folder and open manually. Is this a bug, a feature... or some issue with my system?

The nuisances are always changing with each macOS release...

submit your Apple Feedback here: Product Feedback - Apple

View PDFs and images in Preview on Mac - Apple Support

New features available with macOS Ventura. - Apple

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