How to view PDFs in Windows File Explorer Preview Pane in Windows 11.

To enable this feature, open up Adobe Acrobat Reader, then go to File, Preferences and click on General. 

Check mark Enable PDF thumbnail previews in Windows Explorer. 

Hit OK and close out of Acrobat. 

The go to the File Explorer with the PDF you want to view and you will now see it in the preview pane. 



Creation date: 8/21/2023 5:00 PM      Updated: 1/24/2024 1:19 PM