pdf error on microsoft edge

Garvit Bhardwaj 65 Reputation points
2025-12-10T02:06:06.7833333+00:00

I'am facing an issue since the last update on microsoft edge (143.0.3650.66). Whenever I add any text to pdf open in the edge as pdf reader, even adding a small text leads to shoot up off PDF size. For example, if PDF is of 1MB and I added the text equivalent to the text mentioned in this problem statement, the PDF size will automatically become more than 200 MP. Please help to resolve this issue because Microsoft PDF reader and editor was very convenient compared to any other PDF reader in the market.

I already tried to resolve the issue using repair option and also updated Microsoft today morning with the new update (143.0.3650.75) but issue did not got resolved.

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 10
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2025-12-10T02:06:18.5633333+00:00

It seems you are encountering a significant issue with the PDF size increasing dramatically when adding text using Microsoft Edge's PDF reader. Unfortunately, the context does not provide specific troubleshooting steps for this particular problem. However, it is worth noting that issues with PDF rendering and size can sometimes be related to specific updates or bugs in the software.

Since you have already tried repairing and updating Microsoft Edge, you might consider the following general troubleshooting steps:

  1. Disable the New PDF Viewer: As mentioned in the known issues, some users have experienced problems with the new Adobe Acrobat powered built-in PDF reader. You can disable this feature by navigating to edge://flags/#edge-new-pdf-viewer and turning it off.
  2. Revert to an Earlier Version: If the issue persists, consider rolling back to a previous version of Microsoft Edge where the PDF functionality was working correctly.
  3. Alternative PDF Readers: While you prefer Microsoft Edge's PDF reader, using an alternative PDF editor temporarily might help you continue your work without the size issue.

If the problem continues, it may be beneficial to report it directly to Microsoft support for further assistance, as they may have additional insights or fixes for this issue in future updates.

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  1. Randy Baroja 20,775 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-12-10T02:52:00.0966667+00:00

    Hey,

    I'm sorry for the problem you're having. Other than changing flags or using a different reader, most of the other things you can do to fix this bug are workarounds and regular troubleshooting.

    To fix problems with editing PDFs in Microsoft Edge, first clear your browser's cache and cookies. Corrupted data might make things act strangely. To do this, go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data, choose cached files and cookies, click Clear immediately, and then restart Edge. Next, go to Settings > Extensions > Manage extensions and turn off all of them. Then, restart the browser and see if the PDF feature works. If it does, turn on each extension one at a time to locate the one that is causing the problem. Lastly, go to Settings > System and Performance and turn off hardware acceleration. This will force software rendering. After that, restart Edge to check whether the problem is fixed.

    Also to avoid huge file sizes when editing PDFs in Edge, you can use "Microsoft Print to PDF" as a temporary fix. After adding your text, instead of clicking Save, click the Print icon (or press Ctrl+P), choose "Microsoft Print to PDF" as the printer, and then click Print. You can save the new file anywhere you want. The PDF will be much smaller than if you saved it directly.

    I hope this helps. If you have any questions, please leave a comment.

    Thanks.

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