Intercepts all PDFs in your Browser. Dark mode, highlights, annotations, AI.
Users
11
+4 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
3
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#185K
#155K among extensions
Version
2.2
updated 7 Jun 2026
Users
monthly, 4 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:11 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 4 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:3 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Scholar: Dark Mode PDF Viewer
Reading PDFs shouldn't feel like staring into a flashlight.
Scholar is a beautifully engineered, lightweight PDF viewer built specifically for dark mode and deep focus. Designed with a minimalist interface, it strips away the clutter of traditional PDF readers and replaces it with powerful, locally-processed tools that respect your workflow.
Whether you are reviewing heavy documentation, studying research papers, or just reading at night, Scholar provides a flawless, eye-friendly reading experience.
CORE FEATURES:
• True Dark Mode: A seamlessly integrated dark theme that reduces eye strain without breaking document formatting or inverting critical images.
• Smart Page Filtering: Quickly filter and navigate through massive documents to find exactly the pages you need.
• Area Capture: Instantly grab high-quality screenshots of specific document sections, diagrams, or text blocks directly to your clipboard.
• Built-In Annotation: Highlight, mark up, and interact with your documents without leaving the browser.
• Zero Clutter, Maximum Speed: A highly optimized engine that loads PDFs instantly without heavy background processing.
PRIVACY FIRST:
Scholar operates entirely locally on your machine. Your PDFs, annotations, and captures are never uploaded to the cloud, ensuring total privacy for your sensitive documents.