The browser is a mix of Internet Explorer 11's design and Google Chrome's speed and features. Overall, Microsoft Edge is a sleek, fast, and fluid browser-whether you're browsing the web or reading PDFs. Microsoft based Edge on Google's Chromium framework, the same software that powers most of the world's browsers, including Google Chrome, Opera and Vivaldi. It features built-in learning tools like the digital ruler, e-book reader, note-taker, Cortana integration, new tab organization, reading view, tab preview feature, PDF viewing, and advanced security features. Microsoft Edge is a free internet browser on Windows 10 and 11 designed to be faster and safer than its predecessors.