Where Does qpdfview Store Settings?
qpdfview keeps its config, per-file history, and database in a qpdfview folder under ~/.config.
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qpdfview splits state in two, per its man page. Settings live as qpdfview.conf under ~/.config/qpdfview, while per-file positions, bookmarks, and tabs sit in a SQLite database at the oddly nested ~/.local/share/data/qpdfview/qpdfview. Copy both folders to migrate completely.
The database file inside tracks open documents and their page positions, which is why quitting cleanly matters. A crash can leave it stale. Delete the folder with qpdfview closed for a full reset to defaults.
Where qpdfview stores this, by platform
~/.config/qpdfview/
Config, history, and the per-file database. Respects XDG_CONFIG_HOME when set. Copy the whole folder with qpdfview closed to migrate. Delete it for a clean reset.
Frequently asked questions
Does qpdfview remember where I stopped reading?
Yes, per file, in its config database. Reopening a document jumps back to the saved page. Clearing history in settings wipes those positions along with the recent files list.
How do I reset qpdfview settings?
Quit qpdfview and delete ~/.config/qpdfview/. Defaults return on next launch. Back the folder up first if you only suspect one bad option, since the reset also clears reading history.
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