Feature Request: Reconsider Adding Optional PDF Support
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Description
Windows OS version
Windows 11 24H2
ImageGlass version
9.3.1.518
ImageGlass release
Classic
1️⃣ Describe the feature
I understand that PDF is technically a document format rather than an image format, but many modern users treat scanned PDFs, comics, and image-based documents as visual files. Unlike video files, PDF does not require a completely different playback system and is much closer to an image browsing experience. I hope the ImageGlass team can reconsider adding optional PDF support through a plugin, so users do not need to open another tool such as a browser just to view PDF files.
2️⃣ How to use feature
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3️⃣ Additional context
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
No file, test, or entry point is named. Start by reviewing how ImageGlass handles optional format support and plugins, then clarify the PDF library, supported document types, and plugin boundary. Done means PDF files can be opened and viewed through an optional component without making PDF support mandatory.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- csharp
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100