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.
Frustrated by switching apps to view PDFs while coding? The Syncfusion® Document Viewer 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.
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.
The Syncfusion® Document Viewer for Visual Studio Code is available on the VS Code Marketplace. To enable PDF support, make sure your setup meets the following requirements:
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 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.
We a re continuously enhancing Document Viewer for Visual Studio Code to support more file types. Expect these upcoming additions:
These updates will further consolidate your workflow by bringing even more document types into your development environment.
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:
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.
To dive deeper into how the Syncfusion® Document Viewer Extension enhances your Visual Studio Code experience, check out these insightful blog posts from Syncfusion:
The Syncfusion® Document Viewer 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 page. For those new to Syncfusion®, start your 30-day free trial today and experience seamless document editing in VS Code.
For queries, you can contact us through our support forum, feedback portal, or support portal. As always, we are happy to assist you!
