File not downloading in pdf format

I guess you can't see my troubleshooting info? There is also information about what system I use next to my initial post. As of recently, my guess is since version When I check the link to the file in Chrome, Safari etc, then the file is displayed just fine, so I am guessing it is something in Firefox.

But since it is not only on my computer this issue happens, then I guess it could be something in Firefox. I use macbook OS X Hi Cor-el. Thanks for the tip. Disabling the Adobe plugin in plugin tools worked. I hardly ever use Adobe and always use Preview if possible.

However, having to change these settings, to me, seems like a bug in Firefox. None of the other main browsers are not affected by the Adobe plugin. Most people will not have the knowledge or know-how to find this solution and fix the issue on their own, and therefore I think the issue lies in the hands of Firefox. I tried several of the solutions without success. PDF not working-Black screen. May sites coming in messed up. Lastpass Password Manager. To suggest we reinstall or disable the Adobe Reader plugin is not helpful for visitors to our site who have no idea why the pdfs look wrong.

And most viewers seem to be ignoring the yellow alert bar that appears above the window "displaying" the pdf. Search Support Search. Home Support Forums Firefox pdf files not showing or downloading. Learn More. Vayu Robins. URL of a page where that happens? Vayu Robins Question owner. To proceed, select your browser from the list below and follow the instructions. To change the name of a PDF file you want to download, right-click the download link and select Save As. However, downloading a PDF is still possible.

By default, Google Chrome opens a PDF file in the browser window instead of saving it to the downloads folder. To have PDF files open in the browser again, repeat these steps and select the Preview in Firefox option or Use other option to choose another program.

By default, Opera opens a PDF file in the browser window instead of saving it to the downloads folder.