Safari view pdf instead of downloading

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Safari view pdf instead of downloading

I have a brand new MacBook Pro M2 and I'm running into this issue with pdfs on Safari 16.3 on Ventura 13.2.1 . For most pdf files instead of opening them in a new tab in the browser, it automatically downloads them. Now, I know this can happen for some sites but it doesn't happen in other browsers that I can use and neither does it happen on safari on my iPad Pro. This behaviour is baffling and as far as I can tell, not the intended experience.

MacBook Pro (M2 Pro, 2023)

Posted on Mar 24, 2023 5:18 AM

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ASTRO24

Community Specialist

Mar 25, 2023 1:19 PM in response to Geogeorgad

Hi Geogeorgad,

Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.

You can open PDFs in Safari without having to download them using Safari's built-in PDF reader.

See a PDF in Safari on Mac

Safari has a built-in PDF reader that automatically displays PDF documents right in the browser window. You don’t have to download and install a separate PDF reader app.

1. In the Safari app on your Mac, click the link to a PDF.

2. Move the pointer to the bottom center of the browser window to see controls.

3. To stop viewing the PDF, click the Back button in the toolbar.

You can find these details in See a PDF in Safari on Mac - Apple Support.

Regards.

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