Stop alt-tabbing to read yourPDF, word doc, spreadsheet, image, or text file
DockIt keeps a file open in Chrome's side panel, always one glance away.
No account. No cloud sync. Nothing ever leaves your device.
A viewer that stays out of the way
Built for the moment you need to read one document while working in another.
Docks beside your browser
PDF, Word, Excel, images, and text always one glance away, with no window-switching.
Open however you work
Drag and drop a file, use the Open Document button, or pick it from Recent Documents.
Search, zoom, and navigate
In-document search, zoom controls, sheet tabs for spreadsheets, and page navigation for PDFs.
Picks up where you left off
Last page, zoom level, and scroll position are remembered per document.
Works with password-protected PDFs
DockIt prompts for the password locally. It's never sent anywhere.
Capture straight from the web
Right-click any link, image, or page and choose “Open in DockIt”. No separate app to switch to — it's built into the browser you're already using.
How it works
Open a document
Drag it in, or right-click a file, link, or page on the web.
It docks beside your browser
It stays open in the side panel while you keep working.
Pick up where you left off
Your place is remembered every time you come back to it.
Private by architecture.
DockIt renders every document entirely on your device. Nothing is ever uploaded to the internet.
- No account or sign-in required
- No cloud sync, documents never leave your device
- Your documents are never tracked
- Works fully offline
Works with the files you already have
PDF, spreadsheets, and images all render natively in the side panel — no conversion, no upload.
- DOCX
- XLSX
- XLS
- PNG
- JPG
- TXT
Frequently asked questions
Does DockIt upload my documents anywhere?
No. Every document is read and rendered locally in the browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
Does DockIt require an account or sign-in?
No. There's no login, no cloud sync.
Can I use DockIt without an internet connection?
Yes, viewing documents works fully offline.
What Chrome version do I need?
Chrome 114 or later.
Does DockIt work with password-protected PDFs?
Yes, DockIt prompts for the password locally; it's never sent anywhere.
How do I open a document quickly?
Drag a file into the panel, use the Open Document button, pick it from Recent Documents, or right-click a link, image, or page on any site and choose “Open in DockIt” / “Dock this page.”
Is DockIt free?
Yes, completely free, with no paid tier planned.