How to make Smallpdf your default PDF app on Windows 10

August 27, 2018 by Valerio

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An easy step-by-step guide on how to set Smallpdf as your default app for reading and editing PDF files.

Right click on any PDF file on your computer

Select “Properties” at the bottom of the list

From the Properties panel click on the button “Change” on the top right, next to the section “Open with:”

Choose Smallpdf from the list and click on the button “OK”

Check that the Open with section has Smallpdf selected and then click on the button “OK” on the bottom left

High Five 👍 Double click on any PDF and enjoy using Smallpdf to read and process your PDF files 😀

Valerio

Lead Designer

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