#12965·darkreader

Doesn't work with local PDF files

Author: orionflameCreated Jul 14, 2024Updated Sep 7, 2026
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Prerequisites

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Bug Description

Hi,

Like here: https://github.com/darkreader/darkreader/discussions/8488

I also started seeing this recently. I have the allow accessing local files option turned on but dark reader says the page is protected. How can I fix this?

Website Address

N/A

Steps To Reproduce

Open a local PDF using chrome

Expected Behavior

It should color PDF to dark

Actual Behavior

PDF colors are white like before the extension

Screenshots

No response

Operating System

Windows 11

Web Browser name and version

Chrome Version 126.0.6478.127 (Official Build) (64-bit)

Dark Reader version

Latest

Additional Context

No response