How To Change Default PDF Viewer In Windows 11 | Quick Guide (2025)

#Windows11 #PDF #TechTips 📝 In this quick guide, I show you how to change the default PDF viewer in Windows 11 easily. This tutorial will help you open PDF files using the app you prefer, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, instead of the default Microsoft Edge. We walk through the step-by-step process within the Windows 11 Settings menu to manage your default apps. You'll learn how to navigate to the specific file type association settings for PDF documents. By the end, you'll be able to set your preferred application to open all PDF files automatically. ⏱️ -- TIMESTAMPS -- 0:00 - Introduction to Changing Default PDF Viewer 0:18 - Step 1: Open Windows 11 Settings 0:28 - Step 2: Navigate to Apps Section 0:38 - Step 3: Click on Default Apps 0:50 - Step 4: Search for PDF File Type 1:09 - Step 5: Click Current Default App (e.g., Edge) 1:21 - Step 6: Select & Confirm New PDF Viewer ➡️ Related Searches: How to set adobe reader as default in windows 11 Change default programs windows 11 pdf files Stop pdf opening in edge windows 11 Windows 11 default apps settings tutorial How to open pdf with different app windows 11 If you enjoyed this video and found it helpful, please hit the like button and subscribe to PC Error Detective for more PC solutions -    / @pcerrordetective   @PCErrorDetective #PCErrorDetective #UnitedStates