{"id":82382,"date":"2023-04-10T10:47:19","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T10:47:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kdanmobile.com\/blog\/?p=82382"},"modified":"2025-02-05T09:02:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T09:02:51","slug":"how-to-change-default-pdf-viewer-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/how-to-change-default-pdf-viewer-mac","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Your Default PDF Viewer on a Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today, PDF documents have become the most popular files for sending, sharing, and editing, across the board. That is because the PDF file is easily compatible and portable. Despite its simplicity in sending and receiving, PDF documents can be difficult to edit, and requires software to do so correctly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;In fact, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/6sense.com\/tech\/pdf-readers-and-editors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6sense.com<\/a> , around the world in 2023 over 27,614 companies are currently using one or more PDF Readers And Editors software. Therefore, finding a good PDF viewer app is critical for the optimal experience of your document. While your Mac comes with a default PDF viewer app, it does not contain the advanced functionality that many of us need for editing and exporting PDF documents.&nbsp; The good thing is, the market offers a wide selection of PDF viewer applications, with a variety of tools and functionality for your specific needs. In this way, it is essential to find the best viewer for you, to make your work the most efficient it can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucky for you, we know all about the ins-and outs of PDF viewers. If you own a Mac and need to learn how to find and download the best PDF Reader, this is the article for you!&nbsp; Continue reading for an overview into how to set up a PDF reader on your Mac.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/how-to-change-default-pdf-viewer-mac\/#The_Pros_of_Using_an_Advanced_PDF_Viewer\" >The Pros of Using an Advanced PDF Viewer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/how-to-change-default-pdf-viewer-mac\/#Safe_and_Secure\" >Safe and Secure&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/how-to-change-default-pdf-viewer-mac\/#Highly_Accessible\" >Highly Accessible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/how-to-change-default-pdf-viewer-mac\/#A_Team_Favorite\" >A Team Favorite<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/how-to-change-default-pdf-viewer-mac\/#Customizable_Convertible_and_Creative\" >Customizable, Convertible, and Creative.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/how-to-change-default-pdf-viewer-mac\/#How_to_Find_the_Best_PDF_Viewer_for_Mac\" >How to Find the Best PDF Viewer for Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/how-to-change-default-pdf-viewer-mac\/#Our_PDF_Viewer_Recommendation\" >Our PDF Viewer Recommendation&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/how-to-change-default-pdf-viewer-mac\/#PDF_Reader\" >PDF Reader<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/how-to-change-default-pdf-viewer-mac\/#How_to_Change_Your_Default_PDF_Viewer_on_a_Mac\" >How to Change Your Default PDF Viewer on a Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/how-to-change-default-pdf-viewer-mac\/#How_to_Set_Up_PDF_Reader_on_Your_Mac_in_Three_Simple_Steps\" >How to Set Up PDF Reader on Your Mac in Three Simple Steps<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/how-to-change-default-pdf-viewer-mac\/#Method_1\" >Method 1.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/how-to-change-default-pdf-viewer-mac\/#Method_2\" >Method 2.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/how-to-change-default-pdf-viewer-mac\/#Method_3\" >Method 3.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/how-to-change-default-pdf-viewer-mac\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/how-to-change-default-pdf-viewer-mac\/#PDF_Reader-2\" >PDF Reader<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Ins_and_Outs_of_a_PDF_Viewer\"><\/span>The Ins and Outs of a PDF Viewer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have most definitely used a PDF viewer application before. In fact, each device (including Mac) comes with a basic PDF viewer application downloaded already, called the default PDF viewer. When you download or open a PDF, this is the application that is used to open the document. However, these default apps have limited capabilities, providing just the basic functionality to open and download PDF files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp; More advanced types of PDF viewing applications allow users to view the content of a file and add annotations, such as document edits. With the PDF viewer, a user can choose to display the content of PDF files in its entirety, make annotations, convert between different file formats, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/ways-to-edit-text-in-pdf-file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">edit texts, merge PDFs,<\/a> and more. Without the advanced PDF viewer, Macbook users are limited to only opening the document in a default PDF viewer. These default apps do not have the same advanced capabilities, and thus do not present the same experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the bottom line, the software for the default PDF viewer on Mac&nbsp; is not advanced enough to allow annotations to be made to the PDF document. When a user must make edits to a document, such as correcting incorrect spelling, changing the date, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/sign-a-pdf-document\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adding a signature, <\/a>this can be very frustrating. It is wise to download an advancedPDF viewer with software designed for reading and editing documents properly, so the user never has to run into this issue. Other than the ability to edit a PDF document, PDF viewers hold more benefits for the user and their line of work. Read on to list the full line of PDF viewer pros.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Pros_of_Using_an_Advanced_PDF_Viewer\"><\/span>The Pros of Using an Advanced PDF Viewer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safe_and_Secure\"><\/span>Safe and Secure&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you receive your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.formpros.com\/tax-forms\/form-w-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W-2 forms<\/a>, or annual tax information through email? Perhaps you receive financial statements online? With such sensitive information being shared through digital documents, it is essential that your PDF editing and viewing software is safe and secure. Therefore, when searching the market for the best PDF viewing software, look for software that contains a security method, such as document password encryption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highly_Accessible\"><\/span>Highly Accessible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most popular and best performing software at the end of the day, is the software that is the most accessible to a wider audience. No matter how advanced or tech-savvy an application is, if it is not accessible to the masses, it has low chances of becoming a household (or business) staple. PDF viewing software has a myriad of accessibility features, with most individual user versions being completely free. Business or enterprise versions usually require paying for premium features or admin console, but are still quite affordable. Additionally, PDF viewing software is available on iOS, Android, Mac and Windows devices, granting options for every user.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Team_Favorite\"><\/span>A Team Favorite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Teams are working together from virtually offices more often than ever before. With your manager not able to physically hand you a document with text circled and underlined in pen for you to correct, how does document annotation get done? PDF viewing and editing software has collaboration embedded into its core. Send and receive documents from your coworkers via email, text, Slack, Line, and other collaboration applications. Collect necessary signatures from your coworkers, ask them for their feedback on a blog, and more, completely digital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customizable_Convertible_and_Creative\"><\/span>Customizable, Convertible, and Creative.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the most impactful reason to switch from your device\u2019s default PDF viewer to a new PDF viewer and editor is because of increased customizability. With these more advanced types of PDF software, a user can customize their PDF documents through a wealth of features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just some of the possible ways a user can customize documents with a PDF viewer include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deleting, adding, and reorganizing pages in a document based on personal need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annotating important pieces of information in a variety of colored highlighters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making important notes with on-page comments&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extracting text from images and turning it into a PDF document.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding watermarks to protect the images and documents&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from this customizability, PDF viewer software contains a variety of options for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/en\/pdf-reader\/convert-to-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">converting digital documents into PDFs<\/a> and other file types, and vice versa. These typically include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PDFs to Excel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PDFs to Word&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PDFs to Powerpoint&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PDFs to Epub<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Image to PDFs&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>They Turn Hefty PDFs Into Fun Sized PDFs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve all been in the situation where we have to upload a PDF, but it must be within a certain size. . . perhaps no greater than 250 kb? When this happens, how can we shrink the PDF while withholding the quality of the document? Advanced PDF viewers, such as PDF Reader, make compressing PDFs shorter, and sweeter. With the innovative file compression tools offered on this software, you can reduce your PDF to its optimum size with ease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Find_the_Best_PDF_Viewer_for_Mac\"><\/span>How to Find the Best PDF Viewer for Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know the pros that utilizing a PDF viewing software offers, it should be a bit easier to choose the best PDF viewer. However, everyone\u2019s types of work are different, and with this comes varying differences in preferences for specific software. Don\u2019t worry, we understand, and we\u2019re here to guide you. Stick with us to learn the best PDF viewer for you, available on Mac.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How are your eyes?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When choosing a PDF viewer, users must consider their own sight. Many users would prefer the readability level of their software to be strong, with an array of display preferences, features not offered on your default PDF app. These users should consider magnification and reading options to optimize their viewing experience, while maintaining a high quality of text. Choose a PDF viewer with the capability to maximize and minimize documents and text, while maintaining high-quality pixelation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Were Your School Notes Covered in Highlighter?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visual learners, rejoice! There are many advanced PDF editors with the editable features to highlight text, strikethrough text, and leave little sticky note comments directly on a document. Even if you yourself don\u2019t normally write all over your notes, annotations are still a key factor to consider when sharing and sending documents with others. For example, you can highlight the important pieces of information you need a colleague to read. This is especially important when sharing agreements, as highlighting the parts where signatures are needed can save confusion and conversation throughout the signature process. Of course, these annotations do not hide any text and do not impact a user\u2019s readability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Need to Edit and Emphasize Important Information?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each important document contains especially important information. Dates, page numbers, times, important graphics, and more are examples of content you might want to change. How can you edit and showcase this information in a seamless and efficient manner? Your PDF viewer application should have the formatting features to change this text overtime, and showcase it in a clear manner. These benefits are not established on your Mac\u2019s current default PDF viewer, and is just another reason to find a more advanced option on the market.\u00a0Additionally, as you organize your documents, you may need to <a href=\"https:\/\/mackeeper.com\/blog\/delete-files-on-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">delete multiple files on Mac<\/a> to keep your storage uncluttered and ensure smooth performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Need a Beautiful Interface?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We see you, artists, designers, and perfectionists!. Your work area and laptop already has a clean aesthetic, so why shouldn\u2019t the software that you utilize? A good PDF viewer should also be user-friendly and clean. A clean interface provides a seamless user experience, while eliminating the confusion and technical difficulties that can occur on your Macbook\u2019s built-in PDF reader. Your PDF viewing software should carry the advanced business features listed already in an easy-to-use, minimal package.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_PDF_Viewer_Recommendation\"><\/span>Our PDF Viewer Recommendation&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp; We hope you now have a better understanding of what features your PDF viewer and editor should contain for it to be the best for you. If you still haven\u2019t chosen an advanced PDF viewer, consider our recommended PDF application, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/en\/pdf-reader\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF Reader<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp; PDF reader is the all-in-one PDF editing tool from Kdan Mobile. This software solution allows you to view, edit, convert, and sign PDF documents on Mac devices with simplicity and ease. PDF Reader contains the features for PDFs of advanced file conversion, document annotation, file password encryption, and more. Enjoy seamless user experience with simple and eye-catching interface, and read with ease though the eye-friendly reading experience. Even better, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanmymac.com\/blog\/free-up-space-mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">organize and share your files<\/a> from your Mac to your phones and tablets efficiently!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although PDF Reader is an application near-and-dear to our souls, we really could not recommend the software enough. However, if you are still unsure if it is the PDF viewer for you, take it for a spin! <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/apple-store\/id615956269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF Reader for free today!<\/a> Follow the steps below to learn how.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"cta-block_0878fdd117b1e87034672061b24cd2ba\" class=\"cta-container theme-pdf\">\n    <div class=\"cta-left-wrapper\">\n        <h3 class=\"cta-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PDF_Reader\"><\/span>PDF Reader <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n        <ul>\n          <li>Empower your mobile workforce <\/li>\n          <li>Edit, convert, and read PDF documents<\/li>\n          <li>Available on iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"cta-right-wrapper\">\n       <p class=\"cta-tips\">Enhance your productivity now!<\/p>\n       <a class=\"cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/en\/pdf-reader\" target=\"_blank\">Download<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Your_Default_PDF_Viewer_on_a_Mac\"><\/span>How to Change Your Default PDF Viewer on a Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you install your new advanced PDF viewer, it is necessary to learn how to change your default PDF viewer on your Mac device. With over 20% of the world\u2019s population using Mac devices, you are not alone. It is thus beneficial to understand how to change your default PDF viewer on your Apple computer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Set_Up_PDF_Reader_on_Your_Mac_in_Three_Simple_Steps\"><\/span>How to Set Up PDF Reader on Your Mac in Three Simple Steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1\"><\/span>Method 1.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the simplest method of setting up PDF Reader on your Mac device:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click your chosen PDF file, and tap &#8220;Get Info.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-10-at-6.30.42-PM.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-10-at-6.30.42-PM.jpg?resize=630%2C488&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82567\" width=\"630\" height=\"488\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Click &#8220;Open With,&#8221; and select<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/en\/pdf-reader\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> PDF Reader<\/a> in the dropdown box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select &#8220;Change All\u2026,&#8221;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-10-at-6.37.35-PM.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"830\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-10-at-6.37.35-PM.jpg?resize=820%2C830&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-10-at-6.37.35-PM.jpg?w=820&amp;ssl=1 820w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-10-at-6.37.35-PM.jpg?resize=296%2C300&amp;ssl=1 296w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-10-at-6.37.35-PM.jpg?resize=768%2C777&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Your new and improved default viewer is ready to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2\"><\/span>Method 2.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can change your default PDF viewer on a Mac by installing a new viewer, like our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/en\/pdf-reader\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF Reader<\/a>. Follow the simple steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the installer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose to run the program.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cfinish the installation.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll then open the app and choose \u201cYes\u201d to make<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/en\/pdf-reader\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> PDF Reader<\/a> the default PDF viewer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3\"><\/span>Method 3.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can utilize another method which only applies to opening a specific PDF file. In other words, only the specified PDF document will always be opened with the PDF viewer you selected. 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While our Macs come with default PDF viewer applications, these tools only allow users to open PDF documents and download them. Most users need the functionality to edit, annotate, organize, and protect their PDF documents, which is where more advanced PDF applications come into play.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Advanced PDF viewer applications are one of the most sought-after business tools, as they contain the essential functionality features to directly edit text in PDF documents, encrypt security measures into important documents, establish fillable fields on forms, convert between a variety of file types, and more. Although there are a myriad of PDF viewer applications on the market for Mac devices, we recommend our very own PDF Reader.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/en\/pdf-reader\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF Reader<\/a> is a free, yet advanced, application from Kdan Mobile which grants users a wide variety of abilities to annotate their documents, convert them into other file types, share across devices, encrypt documents with password protect, edit viewing preferences, and far more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, we overviewed how to set up PDF Reader on your Mac device in three easy steps, offering two additional methods of set-up as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp; That\u2019s all the time we have for today, folks! If you have any further questions on the PDF Reader or how to download the PDF Reader onto your Mac, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/en\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact our support team here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Now, go and download <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/en\/pdf-reader\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF Reader<\/a> from the App Store today!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"cta-block_27186d915dd25f5058832c54364ed164\" class=\"cta-container theme-pdf\">\n    <div class=\"cta-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PDF_CTA_EN.png);\">\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"cta-content\">\n       <h3 class=\"cta-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PDF_Reader-2\"><\/span>PDF Reader<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n       <p class=\"cta-desc\">Designed for the increasingly mobile workplace<\/p>\n       <a class=\"cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/pdf-reader\" target=\"_blank\">Get Started<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, PDF documents have become the most popular files for sending, sharing, and editing, across the board. 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