- You can now open two tabs in Chrome Split View without having to resort to OS alternatives
- Annotations, like highlights and notes, will also be available in Chrome’s PDF viewer.
- Save PDFs directly to Drive without having to download and re-import them.
Google has announced a series of new updates to its Chrome browser with the aim of making it the ultimate all-in-one productivity app, with deeper cloud storage integration and a new split view.
With Chrome Split View, Chrome allows users to view two tabs simultaneously in an effort to reduce “tab fatigue”, which can be enabled by right-clicking a tab and selecting split view mode.
Alex Tsu, Chrome product manager, says early tests have proven effective, although Google hasn’t quantified the benefits. Of course, similar experiences are already available in split-view configurations at the operating system level, including Windows and macOS.
Chrome 145 adds improvements to Split View and PDF experience
Split View works by displaying two tabs in a single Chrome browser pane, rather than running two separate windows side by side. The tab bar at the top also indicates when a tab is running in split view.
Chrome 145 also introduces a tool that lets users save PDF files directly to their Google Drive without having to download and re-download them. The files will automatically be saved to a “Saved from Chrome” folder. For now, it appears that users cannot select exactly where they want to save a PDF.
Chrome’s PDF viewer also benefits from built-in annotation tools in response to user feedback, including text highlighting and notes. Again, Google hopes that not having to download PDF files will not only improve efficiency, but also save local storage.
On the Google Drive side, the company updated its PDF viewing interface in December with renewed menus and toolbars. A comprehensive Gemini panel is also available for subscribers to get deeper insights into their files.
“Whether you’re looking for ways to get through your to-do list faster, work hard to get your side job started, or simply spend most of your day in the browser, Chrome has your back,” the company wrote.
“We also know that your time is valuable, which is why we obsess over every little detail to make your Chrome experience as useful as possible.”
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