Why is Preview app not responding on my MacBook Pro?

I have an issue about preview app. When I open a pdf from it I cannot type or even scroll down. It immediately stops working. I cleaned cache, I reopened preview multiple times, I restarted my MacBook twice still the same. Is it just me or this is a newer issue about preview app?

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MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Feb 4, 2025 9:02 AM

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