Doesn't work with local PDF files
Author: orionflameCreated Jul 14, 2024Updated Sep 7, 2026
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Prerequisites
- I searched for any existing report about this bug to avoid opening a duplicate.
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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
Source: darkreader/darkreader