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How to make Smallpdf your default PDF app on Windows 10

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.

Step 1

Right click on any PDF file on your computer

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Step 2

Select “Properties” at the bottom of the list

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Step 3

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

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Step 4

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

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Step 5

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

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Step 6

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

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