How to Open File Without Download in PCs in Google Chrome

You can open certain files directly in Google Chrome without downloading them. Here’s how:

1. View Files in Chrome

Chrome can open certain file types like PDFs, images, videos, and text files without downloading them. Here’s how:

• Drag and drop the file into the Chrome window.
• Alternatively, press Ctrl+O (Windows) or Cmd+O (Mac), then browse and select the file to open it directly in Chrome.

2. Change Chrome’s Download Settings

If you want Chrome to open certain file types (e.g., PDFs) without downloading:

• For PDFs:
  1. Go to Chrome settings:
     • Type chrome://settings/content/pdfDocuments in the address bar.
  2. Toggle “Download PDFs” off to allow them to open directly in Chrome.
• For other file types: Chrome doesn’t natively open non-PDF files directly, but extensions or software might help.

3. Use File Viewer Extensions

You can install Chrome extensions to open various file formats directly:

• Search for viewers like Office Viewer, Video Player, or other relevant tools in the Chrome Web Store.

4. Work with Online Links

If you’re opening an online file link:

• Right-click the link and select “Open in New Tab” or just click on it to open directly without downloading.

Do you want more help setting this up for specific file types?