Handling a PDF file is easy but can sometimes be a pain, especially on a mobile device. Your Android device can probably already do this, but if not, we’ll share some options.
First, there’s a good chance you already have an app on your Android device that can open PDFs. Google Drive can do it, but so can e-book readers, like the Kindle app.
How to open and read PDF on a PC.
If you use a PC, knowing how to view PDF files on your computer isn’t always obvious. Luckily, if you know the steps, viewing PDFs on your PC is a simple process. Here’s what you need to know.
- Step one: Download and Install a PDF reader
To view PDF files on your Windows PC, you first need to download a PDF reader. Luckily, many PDF readers, like Adobe Acrobat, have free versions, so you don’t have to pay to read PDFs on your computer. Simply download the reader from the internet and follow the prompts to install it on your computer. Free versions of the software will let you view PDF files on your computer but offer fewer features than paid subscriptions. If you need to edit, convert, or sign PDFs, it’s best to get the Pro version of the software. - Step two: Open the file with the reader.
Once you have the PDF reader downloaded to your PC, you can open PDFs in three simple steps:
- Find the PDF you want to open in your Files and double click to open.
- Select Adobe Acrobat (or whichever reader you downloaded) from the list of available options. If no list appears or the page opens in another application, you can right-click the file and select Open With to choose your PDF reader.
- Click Open. The PDF should appear in a new window, ready to read.
How to open and read PDF on Android
Read PDFs wherever you go on your favorite Android device. This guide teaches you how to open and read PDFs on an Android.
When you work or study remotely on your Android device, inevitably you’ll have to read PDF files. However, Android has limited support for PDFs straight out of the box. That can make working with PDF documents challenging. The good news is that this problem has a simple solution.
Here’s how to read any PDF document on your favorite Android device with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Download and install Acrobat Reader from the Google Play Store. Launch the app.
- On the bottom menu bar, select Files.
- Locate your PDF file on your Android and select it.
- Read your document. You can also adjust viewing and scrolling settings to your preferences.
After installation, you can open your documents directly from the Home screen anytime you launch Acrobat Reader.
How to open and read PDF on iPhone
Read your PDF files wherever you are. Learn how to open and read PDF documents directly on your iPhone.
However, iPhones have limited support for PDF files straight out of the box. What to do? Use the versatile tools found with Adobe Acrobat Reader to easily open and read your PDFs.
Follow this simple tutorial to learn how to read PDFs on your iPhone.
- Install the Acrobat Reader app from the App Store. Launch the app.
- On the bottom menu bar, select Files.
- Locate the file on your iPhone and select it.
- You can now scroll through and read your PDF.
Reading PDF files gets even easier as you use the app because it knows where your files are located. That means you can use Reader to open them right on your Home screen.