Remove PDF file explorer items (preview pane / thumbnail) from PowerToys since MS Edge does this better

[crutkas]

Description of the new feature / enhancement

Microsoft Edge has these abilities now in both preview pane and thumbnails. It does a better job as well.

Scenario when this would be used?

Simplifying PowerToys code base, users have a better, built in option

Supporting information

No response

[Jay-o-Way]

I've recently did a super clean installation of Windows 10 (and apps 'nd files - just not PowerToys yet) on two of my computers. I see now that PDF files do not show any preview. Am I missing something?

[bzzrak]

I reinstalled my system yesterday to find edge's pdf preview thingy not working due to some strange error. The fix was to install powertoys and turn its handler on and off.
If nothing else, consider keeping it around for that :D if it wasn't for PT I would've had to install Adobe reader or something disgusting like that. Plus, not everyone has Edge installed.

[Jay-o-Way]

...might be a WebView2 thing?

[TaicEart]

MS Edge does this better? I can't see the PDF file thumbnail or preview (Windows 10, Edge 105.0.1343.53x64), Am I missing something?

[rdeveen]

As the developer of this feature, this hurts 😂. But if there is a better solution from Edge available, I can live with that.

[crutkas]

Sorry for the poor wording. It natively renders it like the browser.

[Jay-o-Way]

After my experience with a clean install of Windows, it takes more to convince me...

[crutkas]

Have to validate the flow on a 22h2 build or a 22000 build