Open Source Sumatra PDF DLL PdfPreview.dll

How to Download PdfPreview.dll and Fix DLL Error Messages

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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The development of SumatraPDF by Open Source prompted the latest creation of PdfPreview.dll. It is also known as a SumatraPDF Preview Shell Extension file (file extension DLL), which is classified as a type of Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file.

PdfPreview.dll was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 08/14/2016 with Sumatra PDF 3.1.2. This is not only most recent release from Open Source, but it's the only version known in existence.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, DLL file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of PdfPreview.dll.

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File Overview


General Information ✻
File Name: PdfPreview.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: SumatraPDF Preview Shell Extension
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: SumatraPDF
Legal Copyright: Copyright 2006-2016 all authors (GPLv3)
Developer: Open Source
Software: Sumatra PDF
Software Version: 3.1.2
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x0000
Entry Point: 0x1175e
Code Size: 151552
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What are PdfPreview.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library PdfPreview.dll Errors

PdfPreview.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like PdfPreview.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like MpSigStub.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Sumatra PDF) could share the same PdfPreview.dll file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DLL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when PdfPreview.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Sumatra PDF is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common PdfPreview.dll errors include:

Your PdfPreview.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Sumatra PDF), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, PdfPreview.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Sumatra PDF, system crash while loading PdfPreview.dll, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix PdfPreview.dll Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your PdfPreview.dll issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the PdfPreview.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Sumatra PDF (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Sumatra PDF software.

You can uninstall Sumatra PDF software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Sumatra PDF 3.1.2 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Sumatra PDF software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Sumatra PDF 3.1.2

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Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many PdfPreview.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the PdfPreview.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your PdfPreview.dll File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate PdfPreview.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free PdfPreview.dll files for every applicable version of Sumatra PDF. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download PdfPreview.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Sumatra PDF folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\SumatraPDF\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve PdfPreview.dll problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying PdfPreview.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Open Source typically does not release Sumatra PDF DLL files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing PdfPreview.dll and all other DLL files for Sumatra PDF. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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