CNET Editors' note: The Download Now link will prompt a local download of the Firefox extension. To install the extension directly, open the file using your Firefox browser.
CNET Editors' review
The problem with opening PDF files in Firefox is that it tends to slow down your performance, especially if you open several of them. This simple little extension gives you complete control over PDF files in a Toolbar button.
Rather than stick you all alone with a browser-jarring PDF file, the PDF Download extension provides you the option to: download the file locally, open it with Firefox using the PDF download options settings, view the PDF as an HTML file in the browser, bypass PDF Download, or cancel the link. The first two options are self-explanatory, while the "view as HTML" feature works a bit like Google's version of the feature, speeding load times while largely abandoning formatting. The dialog box also displays the size of the target PDF file, which can help in deciding which option to choose.
The latest updates adds one incredible feature, in addition to the bug fixes. Users can now convert the Web page they're looking at into a PDF, complete with hyperlinks. It doesn't like pages with embedded content, changing Flash videos, for example, into links back to Adobe. But even with that limitation, the former Web page looks fine in as a PDF. The plug-in now supports Firefox 3 and its social networking branch, Flock. PDF Download isn't fancy for an extension that bills itself as "one of the most popular Firefox add-ons ever," but it could be a big help for journalists, government workers, and others who spend considerable time with PDFs.
Publisher's Description
From Nitro PDF Software:
Use PDF Download to do whatever you like with PDF files on the Web and regain control. Web to PDF--Convert any Web pages to high-quality PDF files while retaining page layout, images, text and hyperlinks, and then save, share, print or archive them. View PDF as HTML--View the contents of PDF files faster and eliminate browser problems by instantly converting any Web-based PDF to a browser-friendly HTML Web page. Control PDF files--Stop crashes and get the upper hand on Web-based PDF files by automating and controlling how your browser deals with them.
PDF Download is in the Firefox Add-ons & Plug-ins category of the Browsers section.
What's new in this version: Version 3.0.0.2 supports viewing PDF online.
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4.0 starsout of 76 votes
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Current version:
3.8 starsout of 6 votes
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"Exactly what the name says"
Version: PDF Download 3.0.0.2
Pros
Converts most PDF's perfectly. Easy to use for beginners.
Cons
Doesn't always do a good job in some cases. The PDF gets an error message.
Summary
Great add on. I recommend it.
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"Only used once upto now, but it did what I asked"
Version: PDF Download 3.0.0.2
Pros
converted to PDF as Required
Cons
Not found how to edit once converted (if it's possible
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"This program is very usefull, goes well"
Version: PDF Download 3.0.0.2
Pros
Easy interface. Easy to use.
This simple little extension gives you complete control over PDF files in a Toolbar button.Cons
No cons at all at this moment.
Summary
Little software that I recommand to all users.
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"no too safe but works as a preview alternative"
Version: PDF Download 3.0.0.2
Pros
need to have it for some financial sites
Cons
not safe and no clue from adobe for you as to making it safe
Summary
use preview if you can
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"Works Great !!"
Version: PDF Download 3.0.0.2
Pros
Does what it is supposed to do
Cons
No negative experiences with this software - good performance
Summary
I recommend this software as it performs perfectly.
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"not able to take the print web pages with full content"
Version: PDF Download 3.0.0.2
Pros
can convert short web pages with full content
Cons
it cannot convert long pages of web into pdf and if it is converted then the content is left or only half of the content is copied vertically or horizentally
Summary
Totally dissatisfied because i am not able to convert everything from HTML web pages to PDF in a way i want
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