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How to open files with Preview instead of Adobe
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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You aren’t the only one looking for a way to open files with Preview instead of Adobe. Preview comes as the default PDF viewer in Mac OS X.
Just launch Adobe on yourMacand you’ll see that bold prompt asking if you want to set it as the defaultPDF viewer. Many websites direct you to use Adobe Acrobat Reader to openPDFs, that’s true.
If you hit the Yes button, however, any time you click on aPDF, it will open inAdobe Reader. Using Preview is recommended as it’s both faster and more stable than Adobe.
If you’re not convinced, those user-friendly annotation tools might make you change your mind. See that by yourself.
How can I open files with Preview instead of Adobe?
1. Change Default PDF Reader to Preview
Note: If you’re tired of having media files open in iTunes on yourMac, then don’t hesitate to change the Default for other file types as well.
Using Preview as the default for .jpg and .png files could save you a lot of time next time when you’re trying to take a look at your awesome vacation photos.
2. Select Preview for individual files
Don’t you like the idea of making Preview the default app in the first place? You may still open individual files in Preview rather than whatever you have set as the default. Just use the steps detailed above to make it happen.
The file association forPDFson your computer might be changed to Adobe, but who says that it should be your final choice?
Change the DefaultPDFReader to Preview, then later set whether Preview opens multiple image files in separate windows or in the same window, and more.
For any other questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to reach for the comments section below.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
