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If your camera bubble doesn’t appear when recording over a PDF, it’s because Chrome blocks extensions from accessing local files by default. To fix it, open the Sendspark extension’s “Manage extension” page, turn on “Allow access to file URLs,” then refresh your PDF tab and start recording again so your face shows over the document.

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Key takeaways

  • Chrome blocks extensions from accessing local files (like PDFs) by default, which hides the camera bubble.
  • Open the Sendspark extension → Manage extension.
  • Turn on “Allow access to file URLs.”
  • Refresh the PDF tab, then start recording again.
If your camera bubble (your face) is not showing when recording over a PDF, this is due to a Chrome security setting. By default, Chrome blocks extensions from accessing files (like PDFs opened from your computer), which prevents the camera overlay from appearing. ⚙️ Enable access to PDF files 1️⃣ Open extension settings Click the 🧩 puzzle icon (top right in Chrome) Find Sendspark Click the ⋮ three dots next to it Select “Manage extension” Right-click the Sendspark icon Click “Manage extension” 2️⃣ Turn on file access Scroll down Find “Allow access to file URLs” Toggle it ON ✅ 3️⃣ Refresh and record Go back to your PDF tab Refresh the page Start recording again 🎬 Sendspark extension right-click menu highlighting the Manage Extension option Extension settings with Allow access to file URLs toggle turned on 💡 Why this is needed: Chrome blocks extensions from interacting with local files (like PDFs) for security reasons. Enabling this setting allows Sendspark to properly display your camera bubble overlay during recordings. ⚠️ If this is not enabled You may notice: Your camera bubble not appearing Your face missing from the recording

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🤝 Need help?

If you’re unsure or want to double-check before recording, feel free to reach out — support is available to help 👍

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Frequently asked questions

By default, Chrome blocks extensions from accessing files (like PDFs opened from your computer), which prevents the camera overlay from appearing.
Open the Sendspark extension’s “Manage extension” page, scroll down to “Allow access to file URLs,” and toggle it ON.
Yes. Go back to your PDF tab, refresh the page, and then start recording again.
Updated July 2026.