How to use Preview as default pdf reader

How do I use Preview as default pdf reader? I have a copy of Adobe Acrobat and it takes over. I have looked in Adobe Acrobat preferences and cannot find how to turn this off.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Jan 11, 2025 10:44 AM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2025 11:09 AM

Select any pdf file in the Finder, just click on it.


Go File -> Get Info


The long narrow Get Info window opens. Look there for the 'Open With' section. From the drop down menu select Preview.


Then click on the Change All button.


Done.

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