Overview
See a PDF in your browser? Capture it with one click. The OkraPDF Chrome Extension sends documents directly to your library for instant processing.Current Version: 2.0.3 — Now with OkraPDF branding and improved capture reliability.
Installation
1
Visit Chrome Web Store
Go to the OkraPDF Extension in the Chrome Web Store
2
Add to Chrome
Click “Add to Chrome” and confirm the permissions
3
Pin the Extension
Click the puzzle piece icon in Chrome’s toolbar and pin OkraPDF for easy access
4
Sign In
Click the extension icon and sign in with your OkraPDF account
How to Use
Capture a PDF
When viewing a PDF in Chrome:- Click the OkraPDF extension icon
- Click “Capture PDF”
- The document is sent to your OkraPDF library
From Any Webpage
See a PDF link on a page? Right-click and select “Send to OkraPDF” from the context menu.Features
One-Click Capture
Send PDFs to your library without downloading first
Automatic Processing
OCR and extraction start automatically after capture
Context Menu
Right-click any PDF link to capture
Batch Capture
Select multiple PDF links and send them all at once
Supported Sources
The extension works with PDFs from:| Source | Support |
|---|---|
| Direct PDF URLs | Full support |
| Google Drive previews | Supported |
| Dropbox shared links | Supported |
| Email attachments (Gmail) | Via preview |
| Embedded viewers | Most supported |
Some sites block extension access. If capture fails, download the PDF manually and upload to OkraPDF.
Permissions Explained
The extension requests these permissions:| Permission | Why We Need It |
|---|---|
| Read browsing history | Detect when you’re viewing a PDF |
| Access current tab | Capture the PDF content |
| Storage | Remember your login state |
After Capture
Once captured, you can:- View processing status — Click the extension to see capture history
- Open in OkraPDF — Click any captured document to open in the web app
- Continue browsing — Processing happens in the background
Extension Settings
Click the extension icon and select the gear icon to access settings:| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Auto-open after capture | Immediately open OkraPDF after capture |
| Notifications | Show desktop notification when processing completes |
| Default folder | Choose which library folder receives captures |
Troubleshooting
Extension not capturing
Extension not capturing
- Ensure you’re signed in (click extension icon to check)
- Try refreshing the page
- Check if the site blocks extensions (some enterprise sites do)
'Not a PDF' error
'Not a PDF' error
The page may be rendering a PDF in a custom viewer. Try:
- Right-click the PDF and “Open in new tab”
- Download and upload manually
Capture stuck
Capture stuck
Large PDFs (50+ MB) may take longer. Check your OkraPDF library—the document may still be processing.
Extension disappeared
Extension disappeared
Click the puzzle piece icon in Chrome’s toolbar and re-pin OkraPDF.
Version History
| Version | Changes |
|---|---|
| 2.0.3 | Bug fixes, improved error messages |
| 2.0.2 | Updated icons to OkraPDF branding |
| 2.0.1 | Brand color updates |
| 2.0.0 | Complete rebrand from previous version |
Privacy
- No tracking — We don’t track your browsing
- Minimal permissions — Only what’s needed for capture
- Secure transfer — All uploads encrypted