--- title: "Your VS Code Workflow Just Got Better: Document Viewer Now Supports PDF" published_at: "2025-07-28T12:13:57+00:00" modified_at: "2025-07-28T12:14:01+00:00" url: "https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/vs-code-extension-syncfusion-pdf-viewer" excerpt: "View and manage PDFs directly in Visual Studio Code with the Syncfusion® Document Viewer extension, no app switching, just seamless, in-editor productivity." taxonomy_category: - "Document Processing" - "Document Viewer Extension" - "Extensions" - "File Formats" - "PDF Document Management" - "Visual Studio Code" - "Visual Studio Code Extension" taxonomy_post_tag: - "Document Processing" - "Document viewer extension" - "extension" - "File Formats" - "JavaScript" - "PDF Viewer" - "PDF Viewer Libraries" - "Syncfusion" - "Visual Studio Code Extension" --- # Your VS Code Workflow Just Got Better: Document Viewer Now Supports PDF [Suvetha Venkatesan](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/author/suvetha-venkatesan) ![Your New Favorite VS Code Extension Syncfusion’s PDF Viewer](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Your-New-Favorite-VS-Code-Extension-Syncfusions-PDF-Viewer.jpg) **TL;DR:** The Syncfusion® Document Viewer for Visual Studio Code now supports PDF viewing directly in your Visual Studio Code IDE, streamlining workflow by eliminating app switching for developers. ## Introduction Frustrated by switching apps to view PDFs while coding? The [Syncfusion® Document Viewer](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=SyncfusionInc.Document-Viewer-VSCode-Extensions) for Visual Studio Code now includes built-in PDF viewing, letting you stay in your development flow. Whether you are referencing API docs or system diagrams, everything you need is now right inside VS Code. ## Why use Document Viewer Extension for PDF in VS Code? The Syncfusion® Document Viewer Extension allows developers to view PDF files, such as API specifications, system diagrams, and user guides etc, directly within Visual Studio Code, eliminating the need to switch to external applications. This seamless integration helps maintain focus and boosts productivity by keeping technical documentation accessible alongside your code. ## Key Benefits - **Stay Focused**: View PDFs without leaving VS Code, with text search supporting case-sensitive and whole-word options. - **Unified Workspace**: Manage code and documentation in one interface. - **Accurate Rendering**: Syncfusion’s standalone PDF viewer ensures reliable display of complex PDFs with text, images, and tables. ## Get started today! The [Syncfusion® Document Viewer](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=SyncfusionInc.Document-Viewer-VSCode-Extensions) for Visual Studio Code is available on the [VS Code Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/) . To enable PDF support, make sure your setup meets the following requirements: - [Visual Studio Code 1.73.0 or later](https://code.visualstudio.com/download) ### Installation guide **Step 1:** Open ** Visual Studio Code**. **Step 2:** Access the ** Extensions** View by clicking the ** Extensions icon** in the ** Activity Bar** (or press ** Ctrl+Shift+X** on Windows/Linux, ** Cmd+Shift+X** on Mac). **Step 3:** Search for [Syncfusion® Document Viewer](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=SyncfusionInc.Document-Viewer-VSCode-Extensions) in the search bar. **Step 4:** Click ** Install** to add the extension. Once installed, you can start viewing **PDF** files directly within Visual Studio Code, without switching to external apps. ## What’s coming next? We a re continuously enhancing **Document Viewer for Visual Studio Code** to support more file types. Expect these upcoming additions: - **MD Files**: preview support for Markdown files. - **Expanded Excel File Format support:** View and edit **.xlsm, .xlsb, .xltm, .xltx, .xlt, .xml, .txt,** and **.ods files.** These updates will further consolidate your workflow by bringing even more document types into your development environment. Syncfusion’s PDF Viewer Extension in VS Code ## FAQs **Q1: What is Syncfusion’s PDF Viewer?** **A:** Syncfusion’s PDF Viewer is a UI component that enables users to view, navigate, review, sign and interact with PDF documents directly within web, desktop and mobile applications. **Q2: Which platforms are supported?** **A:** The PDF Viewer supports multiple platforms, including: - **Web**: JavaScript, React, Angular, Vue Blazor, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC - **Desktop**: WPF, WinForms - **Mobile**: .NET MAUI, Xamarin **Q3: Can I annotate PDFs using the viewer?** **A:** Yes, the PDF Viewer supports annotations such as highlights, comments, shapes, and stamps, depending on the platform. **Q4: Is the PDF Viewer free to use?** **A:** Syncfusion offers a ** free community license** for individual developers and small businesses. For enterprise use, a commercial license is required. ## Refer to Blogs for Further Reading To dive deeper into how the **Syncfusion® Document Viewer Extension** enhances your Visual Studio Code experience, check out these insightful blog posts from Syncfusion: - [Syncfusion® Document Viewer for VS Code Now Supports Word Documents](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/vs-code-document-viewer-extension) - [Introducing the Syncfusion® Document Viewer Extension for Visual Studio Code](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/document-viewer-extension-for-vs-code) ## Conclusion The [Syncfusion® Document Viewer](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=SyncfusionInc.Document-Viewer-VSCode-Extensions) for Visual Studio Code is an essential extension for viewing Word, Excel, PDF, CSV, and TSV files directly in your coding environment. With features like read-only mode across all formats, along with sorting and filtering for spreadsheets, it helps you save time and boosts productivity by reducing the need to switch between apps. If you’re an existing customer, you can download the latest version of Essential Studio® from the [license and downloads](https://www.syncfusion.com/account/downloads) page. For those new to Syncfusion®, start your 30-day [free trial](https://www.syncfusion.com/downloads) today and experience seamless document editing in VS Code. For queries, you can contact us through our [support forum](https://www.syncfusion.com/forums) , [feedback portal](https://www.syncfusion.com/feedback) , or [support portal](https://support.syncfusion.com/) . 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