A few AI-generated suggestions...
"What to try
- Leave PicoPDF running instead of closing it after each document; that usually avoids the splash screen delay seen on startup.
- Look in the program’s Options > General area for a startup preference like opening the most recent file on startup.
- Make sure you are using the latest PicoPDF build, since NCH’s help pages suggest the product is still actively updated and supported through its FAQ/help pages.
If it still happens
If the splash screen is staying in front of the document even after the file opens, that is more like a window-focus or rendering bug than a normal splash-screen setting. In that case, try running PicoPDF once as administrator, disabling compatibility mode if enabled, and reinstalling the app if the issue persists."