Focused PDF Reader

About

PDF Focus Reader is a productivity-focused Chrome extension designed for people who find it hard to read PDFs on screens due to visual overload, eye strain, or loss of focus.

Instead of highlighting words aggressively or forcing a separate reading mode, this extension introduces a calm, cursor-guided focus window that helps you concentrate on one line at a time—while gently dimming the rest of the page.

It works directly inside a full-featured PDF reader, so you don’t lose standard PDF functionality.

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✨ What This Extension Does:

✮Line-by-Line Focus✮
As you move your mouse across text, the extension highlights the entire line you are reading, while subtly darkening the surrounding content.
This reduces distraction from nearby text and makes it easier to track your place.

✮Designed for Real Reading✮
- No forced scrolling
- No snapping or jittery movement
- No blur on the text you are reading
- The focus window moves smoothly and stays stable even with small mouse movements.

✮Cursor-Guided (Not Mouse-Locked)✮
The highlight does not shake or jitter with tiny cursor movements.
It “locks” onto the line you’re reading, making it ideal for slow, deliberate reading.

✮Works With PDFs ✮
Unlike many reader tools that only work on webpages, PDF Focus Reader works with actual PDF files, including:
- Books
- Research papers
- Notes
- Manuals
- Long documents

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🧩 Built-In PDF Reader Features
The extension is built on top of a modern PDF viewer, so you still get all the features you expect:
- Open local PDF files
- Zoom in / out
- Print and download
- Page navigation
- Text selection and search
You don’t have to give up standard PDF functionality to gain focus.

🔁 Smart Session Behavior
- The last opened PDF is automatically restored when you refresh the tab.
- You can close and reopen the reader without losing your document.
- All data stays locally on your device.

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🧑‍💻 How to Use
1. Click the extension icon to open the PDF reader.
2. Open a PDF using the Open File button.
3. Enable Focus Mode from the toolbar.
4. Move your mouse naturally as you read.

The current line stays highlighted while the rest of the page fades into the background.
Toggle Focus Mode ON/OFF anytime using the toolbar button.
That’s it—no setup, no configuration required.

👀 Who Is This For?
PDF Focus Reader is especially useful for:
- Students reading textbooks or notes
- Developers reading technical PDFs
- Researchers reading papers
- Anyone with eye strain or attention fatigue
- Readers who prefer calm, guided reading on screens

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🔐 Privacy & Data
- No accounts
- No tracking
- No analytics
- No external servers
All PDFs and settings remain on your local machine only.

🚀 Lightweight & Purpose-Built
This extension is intentionally minimal:
- No ads
- No unnecessary UI
- No distractions
- Just a better way to read PDFs.

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