Popup PDF
Productivity
Only for Mac
Free
Mac
Open, search and preview PDFs in tabs or windows in this free macOS-native app. Hover links, browse thumbnails, undo navigation, fast reading with familiar Mac shortcuts.
Popup PDF is a free productivity-focused reader built exclusively for the Mac. Whether you’re studying a 600-page manual, comparing two contracts side-by-side or simply skimming an article, Popup PDF keeps you in the flow. Thanks to the navigation buttons and the pop-over when hovering internal links, it is particularly useful for reading scientific papers: it allows you to quickly take a look at reference definitions or equations without losing your place.
Highlights
• Multi-tab workspace
– Drag a tab to reorder, merge or detach it into a new window
– Open unlimited PDFs without cluttering the Dock
• Hover-to-preview internal links
– Pause over a cross-reference to see the target page in a roomy pop-over
– Open that preview in a new tab or window with a single click
• Lightning-fast search
– Instant results with live highlighting
– Jump to the next/previous hit with ⌘G / ⇧⌘G
– Dismiss or recall the search bar just like Safari (⌘F / Esc)
• Page thumbnail strip
– Scroll or click to navigate, with smart pre-loading for zero lag
– Current page is clearly marked so you never lose your place
• Document outline (Table of Contents)
– Browse chapters/sections in a sidebar and jump instantly
– Expand/collapse nested headings for long, structured PDFs
• Navigation history with Undo/Redo
– Every jump is remembered
– Step back with ⌘Z, forward with ⇧⌘Z
• Automatic & manual zoom
– One-click “Resize to Fit” (⌘R)
– Saved zoom level, scroll position and display mode per document
• Seamless macOS integration
– Quick Look, “Reveal in Finder” and “Open in Preview” from the context menu
– Native PDF render engine for crisp rendering
– “Open recent” button to quickly find your PDFs
• Dark Mode (Night Reading)
– Read comfortably in low light
– Inverts PDF colors so text stays clear while the background becomes dark
– Can be turned on or off at any time
• Focus Mode
– Hide distractions and focus only on your document
– Simplifies the window and removes extra controls
– Move your mouse to the top of the document to show a floating bar with the main controls
Made for focus
The interface stays out of your way: no ads, no login, no telemetry. All processing happens locally so your documents never leave your Mac.
Keyboard shortcuts you already know
⌘F Search • ⌘G Next result • ⇧⌘G Previous result
⌘↑ First page • ⌘↓ Last page • ⌘+ / ⌘– Zoom • ⌘Z Undo • ⇧⌘Z Redo
Download Popup PDF today and rediscover how smooth reading PDFs on a Mac can be!
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• New Document outline (Table of Contents)
– Browse chapters/sections in a sidebar and jump instantly
– Expand/collapse nested headings for long, structured PDFs
• Interface improvements
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Information
- Seller
- Eliott Morgensztern
- Size
- 5.3 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 14.6 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Eliott Morgensztern