Fracto PDF Viewer

A powerful PDF viewer with multi-column layout, split view for side-by-side reading, and breakpoints for navigating long documents.

Fracto PDF Viewer transforms how you read PDFs in your browser. When you open any PDF link, Fracto automatically displays it in a clean, multi-column layout — similar to reading a physical book or a printed journal. No more endless vertical scrolling through long documents. Key Features Multi-Column Layout Fracto splits your PDF into multiple columns that scroll horizontally, just like turning pages. This makes it much easier to read long documents such as research papers, textbooks, lecture notes, and technical manuals. Split View (Pin Column) Need to reference one section while reading another? Pin any column to keep it visible on the side while you continue scrolling through the rest of the document. This is especially useful when cross-referencing figures, tables, or citations in academic papers. Breakpoints Set breakpoints between pages to organize your reading. Break a long document into logical sections — chapters, topics, or any grouping that makes sense for your workflow. Text Selection & Search The full text layer is preserved, so you can select, copy, and search text within your PDFs just as you would in any standard viewer. Dark Mode Support Fracto respects your system's dark mode setting for comfortable reading in any lighting condition. Who is Fracto For? - Researchers who work with multiple academic papers daily - Students reading lecture notes, textbooks, and course materials - Professionals reviewing technical documentation, reports, and specifications - Anyone who reads long PDF documents and wants a better experience than the default Chrome PDF viewer Save to Fracto (Web App Integration) Already have a Fracto account? Click "Save to Fracto" to save any PDF you're viewing directly to your Fracto cloud library at fracto.dev. Access your saved files from any device, organize them into folders, and view two documents side by side. Free accounts can store up to 3 files. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited storage and advanced features. How It Works Once installed, Fracto automatically opens whenever you navigate to a PDF file. There is nothing to configure — it just works. If you ever need the original Chrome PDF viewer, you can disable Fracto from the extensions menu. Privacy Fracto does not collect, store, or transmit any of your browsing data or PDF content. The extension runs entirely in your browser. Your PDFs are never sent to any server unless you explicitly choose to save them to your Fracto account. Read our full privacy policy at https://fracto.dev/privacy Permissions Fracto requires access to web navigation in order to detect when you open a PDF file and redirect it to the Fracto viewer. This is the only reason the extension needs broad URL access — it does not read or modify any web page content.