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Enhance PDF Presentations with full-screen mode and page transitions

Full-screen mode allows you to set PDFs for Presentations, filling the entire screen and hiding Acrobat's menu bar, toolbar, and window controls.

You can establish consistent initial views for your documents or collections of documents.

Page transitions can be added to create visual effects as viewers navigate through the document.

Set initial view

When users open your PDF document or Portfolio, they see the initial view. You can s et the initial view to your desired magnification level, page, and layout.

In Acrobat Pro, Action wizards enable changing default settings for multiple documents.

To set the initial view:

• From the dialog, select the Initial View tab.
• Navigation tab - Determines which panels are displayed in the navigation pane.
• Page layout - Determines how the document pages are arranged.
• Magnification - Sets the zoom level for the document after it's opened. The default uses the magnification set by the user.
• Open to page - Specifies the page that appears when the document opens.
• Window Options - Determines how the window adjusts in the screen area when a user opens the document. These options apply to the document window itself in relationship to the screen area of the user’s monitor.
• Interface Options - Determines which parts of the interface—the menu bar, the toolbars, and the window controls—are hidden.
• Select Open in Full Screen mode  check box.
• For the Navigation tab, select Page Only .
• For Page layout, select Single Page .
• Set  Open to page  to the page where you want to start the presentation.
• Select Ok .
• Save and reopen the file to view the effects.

In full-screen mode, users can press the "Esc" key to exit if their preferences permit it. However, users can only execute commands or choose tools using keyboard shortcuts. To maintain functionality, consider setting up page actions within the document.

Two factors can alter page layout and magnification:

Selecting Default for the Magnification and Page Layout options will follow the user's settings in the Page Display preferences.

If you hide the menu bar and toolbars, users can only use commands or select tools with keyboard shortcuts. Consider creating page actions that temporarily conceal interface controls while the page is visible.  See Add actions with page thumbnails .

Add page transitions

You can create engaging effects when advancing pages by using page transitions.  Acrobat Pro's Actions wizard allows you to set page transitions for multiple documents.

From the All tools menu, select Organize pages > Page transitions .

Or select the desired page thumbnails in the Page thumbnails panel, then choose Page transitions from the Options menu.

In the Page   transitions dialog, pick a transition effect from the Transition menu. These effects are identical to the ones in the Full Screen preferences.

Select the direction and speed of the transition effect. Options vary based on the transition.

Select Auto Flip and enter the time interval in seconds for automatic page turning. If this option isn't selected, users must turn pages using keyboard commands or the mouse.

Specify the Page Range to which the transitions should apply.

If the 'Ignore All Transitions in the Full Screen' setting is enabled in Document preferences, users won't see the page transitions.  Acrobat also supports PowerPoint's page transitions and bullet fly-ins.

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How To Present a PDF Like a PowerPoint

October 9, 2023 by Hung Nguyen

Learn to present a PDF in full-screen mode like you would a PPT file or convert it to PPT for easy presenting.

You can present a PDF as if it were a PowerPoint presentation in two ways. You can either open a PDF and view the content in full screen or save the file as a PowerPoint. If you choose the latter, you can then open the file in Microsoft PowerPoint and present it as you usually would. Check out the full instructions for both methods below.

How To Present a PDF Like a PowerPoint Presentation

Open your pdf document with your pdf reader., click “view” and choose “enter full screen” or “slideshow.”, present as you usually would and navigate using the arrow keys., press the “esc” (escape) key to exit the slideshow when finished..

There are a few limitations to presenting PDF files like this: some media file types, such as animated GIF images, won’t work and will remain static in your presentation. You also can’t add speaker notes to PDF presentations. While we believe PDF is quite versatile, in this case, it might be better to convert the PDF to PPT format using our free converter.

How To Change a PDF to PPT To Present

• Go to the  PDF to PPT  converter.
• Drag and drop your PDF.
• Wait for the tool to convert it to PPT.
• Click “Download,” and you’re done.

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Once you have the PPT file open, you can present the data as you would normally. If you have an older version of Microsoft Office, you’ll have to click the “Slide Show” tab and choose “Play from Start” to start a presentation.

While you have a PowerPoint file open, you can also edit the content as you’d like. Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is available within the PDF to PPT tool, where we’ll pluck the content of each PDF into an editable PPT file for your convenience. And while you’re on our blog, check out how to insert a PDF into a PowerPoint — learning new PDF and PPT-related tricks is always good!

We offer the most popular online PDF to PPT converter. A big part of our popularity comes from our simple and intuitive drag-and-drop interface as well as our range of practical tools to convert, edit, sign, protect, and lock PDFs and other documents. Of course, we also offer a tool to reverse this whole process and turn PPT back into PDF.

Easy to Convert and Present

Regardless of the PDF reader, from Adobe Acrobat/Adobe Reader to Preview, or even on your web browser, you should be able to present PDF like a PowerPoint with ease. If you want the extra benefits of presenting using PowerPoint, our tool is free to use, without the need t download software.

We hope this guide could be of help, and good luck with all of your future presentations!

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How to Present a PDF like a PowerPoint

With Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can present a regular PDF in similar fashion to a PowerPoint presentation.

Format presentation

• Under the "Edit" tab, click "Preferences".
• Under the "Full Screen Navigation" Section, you can loop the presentation by checking the "Loop after last page" option.
• You can also set the "speed" of the presentation with the "Advance every [ ] seconds" option.
• It is recommended to leave the "Escape key exits" option checked in order to quit the presentation early.

Present PDF

• Under the "View" tab, click "Full Screen Mode". This will start the presentation.
• In order to end the presentation before it's finished, press Esc .

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Adobe Acrobat enables you to view a PDF document in full screen view. The full screen view is useful when you are reading an online document or making a presentation using a PDF document. In the full screen view only the pages of the document are displayed with items such as the window controls, toolbars, the title bar, the status bar, and the menu bar hidden. You can also set various preferences for the full screen view such as automatically advancing a page after a specified time duration thereby creating a slide show effect.

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• Go to View > Full Screen View . You can also use the shortcut Ctrl + L in Acrobat. [1] X Research source
• To set your preferences to always choose full screen view, go to Edit > Preferences > Full Screen .
• Use Ctrl + L to exit full screen mode. You can also check the Escape key exits box in Preferences to use the ESC key to exit.

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Make Your Presentations Pop: Create Effective PDFs for Presentations.

Creating and sharing a presentation is an essential part of any business meeting or discussion. But there are times when a presentation, even in all its interactive, illustrative, and engaging glory, just isn’t enough. That’s where PDFs come to the fore.

Why? PDFs can be easily accessed, printed, shared across devices, and allow for a convenient viewing experience. PDFs are ideal for creating valuable handouts or reference materials that complement your presentations and your audience can refer to them again after your presentation is over.

What you’ll learn

• The benefits of putting your presentations into PDF format
• Tips for designing presentation documents to convert to PDF
• Making PDF presentation documents visually appealing
• Creating accessible and responsive PDFs that engage users
• Optimizing presentation PDFs or a better user experience

PDFs for presentations have benefits.

The benefits of creating or converting your presentation content into Portable Document Format (PDF) are many for both you and your audience. PDFs add value to high quality-presentations across industries because they are:

• Easy to share and distribute electronically, which can save you time and money. And because they’re compressed, PDF file sizes are typically smaller than other types of file formats.

• Compatible with different operating systems and devices, meaning your presentation content can be accessed by you, and your audience, no matter what device they are using, or where they are, with a PDF reader .
• Access controlled by password protection and other security features if privacy and security is important for your work and/or the nature of your content.

Design a PDF presentation that pops.

To create a great-looking presentation in PDF, the key is to simplify your design and use consistent fonts, images, and formatting choices to keep your document looking professional and cohesive. By following these tips, you’ll create high-quality PDFs that are easy for your audience to read, understand, and navigate.

• Fonts: Consider using a single font family for body text and titles that matches your other branding and colours. This gives the impression of consistency in your messaging, content, and delivery.
• Headers and footers: Use bold and clear headers and footers in your presentation to grab the reader’s attention when needed. Again, use fonts and colours to match your branding.
• Visuals: Include visuals, such as charts, diagrams, photos, or other graphic elements, in logical places to break up large blocks of text, illustrate your point, and add interest to your document.

Make your presentation PDFs engaging.

Optimize your presentation PDFS as much as possible to increase the likelihood of user engagement — especially if you want your audience to finding it an outstanding experience that stays with them, or they will refer back to.

• Layout: Create an efficient layout for a presentation PDF. Be consistent in your use of fonts and heading styles that are easy to read.
• Text: Summarize key points with bullet points and write smallish blocks of text.
• Visual: Bring your document to life with visuals. Images, charts, graphs, and other visual representations help you convey your message in a different way and connect with your audience.
• Interactive: Enhance your content and get your audience engaged by including interactive elements such as links and image or page animations to your PDFs.
• Compression: Compress your PDFs to reduce document file size and loading time. This will help make it effortless to send, share, and open your content.
• Accessible: Make sure your PDFs are optimized and accessible and for mobile devices. This will ensure that users can navigate and read your PDF presentation easily on different types of mobile devices.

Follow best practices for creating accessible and responsive PDFs.

There are a few best practice tips to keep in mind for creating accessible and responsive PDFs:

• Optimize your file size to help with quick upload download times. You can use the PDF Optimizer in Acrobat Pro to compress images, remove items and elements that are not needed, or use features like the Reduce File Size command, and Compress PDF in Acrobat .
• Use navigation features so your readers can find what they want quickly and easily - bookmarks, heading styles, and hyperlinks can all help people get around your document and find information quickly.
• Add alternative text to the image settings in your document. Alt text gives a brief description of what the image is. Screen reader software reads the alt-text loud, and the text loads onto the page to give context as a back-up if an image does fail to load.
• Include multimedia such as video, audio, and/or interactive elements such as questions and note fields or forms that people can complete. These elements can help keep viewers interested and engaged throughout the document.
• Remember to tweak your security settings and password protection as needed for your audience.

Be engaging, accessible, and responsive with presentation PDFs!

Presentations are a great way to communicate your ideas — having an accompanying PDF version will help your message and ideas stick. PDFs are easily accessible, universally supported, and scalable for any platform. Neat and professional, they can help both you and your intended audience work with the information you are sharing efficiently and effectively — saving everyone time and money. Follow through on some of the tips we’ve given here, and you’ll be able to create craft powerful PDFs that are sure to impress your clients and boost your presentation power.

Frequently asked questions.

Are there any other tips or tricks i can use to make my pdfs more visually appealing.

If you’re looking to make your PDFs more visually appealing, there are several tips and tricks you can use.

• Use high-resolution images and graphics in your PDFs to create a beautiful finish. Vector graphics can add to a crisp and professional look.
• Always use colours and fonts that match and are consistent with your brand. You want your presentation to look as if it is part of your company’s overall product range and create that feeling of familiarity for your readers.
• Take advantage of the various layout options available in PDF software —you’re your design software if you are converting to PDF — to create attractive page designs. Use features such as columns, margins, headers, and footers. Format your document in a way that is pleasing to the eye.

Are there any potential downsides to using PDFs for presentations?

For diehard fans of InDesign or PowerPoint slide presentations, creating a presentation only in PDF may take a little getting used to. However, this is easily remedied by continuing to create your presentation deck in your preferred software, and then using features such as convert PowerPoint to PDF . Job done.

Presentations often include, or refer to other documents or attachments, that might not be a part of the main presentation. You can include links other information in your PDFs. You can also merge PDF documents if you want to append more information to your presentation.

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PDF Presentation Mode – Turn a PDF into a Slideshow

How to present a pdf like a powerpoint.

PDF (Portable Document Format) is one of the most popular file formats. It is mainly used for academic papers, journals, handbooks, company contracts, study materials, etc. Sometimes, you may need to present a PDF file to others.

In this case, PDF slide shows are a good presentation mode. If you have ever used PowerPoint, you will be familiar with slideshows. In a PPT file, each page is called a slide. If you start the slide show from the beginning, all slides will be presented in full screen one by one. You can click to switch to the next slide.

How to present a PDF in a slide show mode? You can use the following ways.

This post tells you why PDFs always open in Chrome, but not in a PDF reader and offers you solutions. You can have a try.

Way 1. MiniTool PDF Editor

MiniTool PDF Editor is a PDF editing tool available on Windows. You can use it to write and draw on a PDF; add notes, images, shapes, stamps, attachments, watermarks, and links to PDF; split/merge/compress PDFs, convert PDF to various file formats (and reverse); convert images to different formats; and so on.

You can also this software to present a PDF. It offers many PDF presentation modes, including the PDF slideshow mode. How to present a PDF slideshow using MiniTool PDF Editor? Here is the guide:

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• Download and install MiniTool PDF Editor.
• Open a PDF file with MiniTool PDF Editor.
• Go to the View tab and click Slideshow . The PDF will then be presented in the slide show mode.

In the slideshow mode, you can click to switch to the next PDF page. If you want to go back to the first page or the previous page, you can right-click on the PDF page and choose the corresponding option from the context menu. The context menu also offers the Exit Slide option.

In addition, you can even edit PDF in the slideshow mode. Select a text and right-click. A context menu will appear. You can choose to copy, highlight, underline, or strikethrough the text. You can also choose to edit PDF. If you choose this option, you can modify the content of the PDF. This is very useful if you find some content is wrong when you present a PDF.

In the PDF slideshow mode, you can also edit images. For example, you can rotate, resize, replace, or delete images; bring the image to the front or send it to the back; and change the transparency of the image.

Way 2. The Preview App

On Mac, you can use the Preview app to present PDF slide shows. Here is the guide:

• In the Preview app on your Mac, open a PDF.
• Choose View > Slideshow . The pages of the PDF are displayed in the slideshow. Use the controls at the bottom of the screen to move from page to page or end the slideshow.

Other PDF Presentation Modes

In addition to the PDF slide shows, MiniTool PDF Editor also offers other PDF presentation modes. For example:

• Full Screen: In this mode, PDF pages fill the entire screen. The menu bar, toolbar, and window controls are hidden. Note that browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge can also present a PDF in full screen, but the PDF page doesn’t fill the entire screen. There are gray areas on the sides of the PDF page.
• Zoom in or out: If you want to show details of a PDF, you can zoom in on the PDF. Of course, you can also zoom out the PDF. You can use the Plus and Minus buttons at the top to zoom in or out of the PDF. You can even enter the scaling ratio manually. Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge can also zoom in or out a PDF but no custom zoom is offered.
• Two-Page View: Display two pages side by side. Google Chrome also has this feature but Microsoft Edge doesn’t.
• Rotate the view clockwise or counterclockwise: Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge also have this feature.
• Simple Mode: Present the PDF in the minimized window and hide other components.
• Reverse View: View PDF pages in reverse order.

According to your condition, you can choose one from the above PDF presentation modes. Note that Google Chrome and Microsoft don’t have the slideshow mode. If you want to present PDF slide shows, MiniTool PDF Editor is the best choice on Windows.

This post shows you how to create and edit a PDF. In this post, you can find all guides that you need for editing a PDF file.

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Bottom Line

PDF slide shows are a way to present a PDF like a PPT. This way is useful when you present a PDF to others. This post introduces 2 ways of presenting PDF slide shows. Do you know other ways? Share them with us in the following comment zone.

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Best PDF reader apps in 2021

The best PDF reader apps for Android and iOS let you read important documents on the go

The best PDF reader apps for Android and iPhone don't just let you open files on your smartphone (though they excel at that). Instead, you get lot of navigation, annotation and cloud storage capabilities in the very apps, putting a document management tool at your fingertips.

PDFs are light, portable and can support a variety of document styles, from text-heavy manuals to highly image-based documents such as ebooks and comics. Form-fillable documents can also be used as official forms. So having a good PDF reader at hand gives you access to all of these documents and more. 

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If you're looking for extensive editing tools, check out our picks for best PDF editors (including the top free PDF editors ). But if you just want to skim PDFs on your mobile device, here are the best PDF reader apps we've seen for Android and iOS.

Best PDF reader apps for Android and iOS

1. adobe acrobat reader (android, ios: free).

The biggest thing that Adobe Acrobat Reader has going for it is that everything just works smoothly, supporting form-fillable and DRM and password-protected PDFs while offering a variety of view modes, from your classic vertical scroll to a two page facing view that looks great in landscape mode. 

Adobe Acrobat Reader includes text reflow, contextual search, bookmarks and hyperlink support, as well as annotation and electronic signature support. Users who sign up to a free Adobe Document Cloud account can share and sync documents online, with features like PDF editing and creation available as in-app purchases or through subscription.

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2. Foxit Mobile PDF (Android, iOS: Free)

The mobile version of the popular desktop tool, Foxit Mobile PDF is another one of the best PDF reader apps for your mobile device. 

On the display end, Foxit handles normal and password protected PDFs, with support for document and user bookmarks. Annotation options let you highlight, underline or strike through text. You also can add sticky notes text boxes, or even draw freehand on the document. 

Text reflow allows you to read comfortably even on a small smartphone screen. Cloud support lets you upload and download PDFs from popular storage providers. 

Foxit has also introduced a new ConnectedPDF feature for collaborative work, annotations, comments and edits on a team's files.

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3. PDF Viewer Pro (Android, iOS: Free)

PDF Viewer Pro is one of the best PDF readers that you can download and work with for free. But the mobile app is also designed to offer a variety of power user features for anyone looking to spend on premium subscriptions. 

Free users can take PDF Viewer Pro and open up PDFs stored locally or in the cloud, as well as apply annotations and basic document edits. Pay up for a subscription — three months costs $6.99 while a year goes for $19.99 — and you can access features like combining documents or interpolating pages, image annotations, an interface-free presentation mode, and interface customization.

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4. Xodo PDF Reader (Android, iOS: Free)

Xodo PDF Reader might not have the big name recall of Acrobat Reader or Foxit, but it still offers a nice multi-platform reader app that includes a variety of reading modes along with organization and cloud storage tools. You also get productivity extras like annotations and electronic signatures. 

Users can open and edit their local PDF files; access PDFs from their Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive; or they can use the proprietary Xodo Connect platform to share and annotate PDFs over a web browser. 

That said, the mobile reader would be improved with a better design and layout, as features like the menu bars can use up a large amount of screen space and obscure pages, making Xodo somewhat clunky to use.

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5. Soda PDF Merge (Android, iOS: Free)

What happens when you've got a number of documents on your phone that you want to turn into a single PDF? That's where Soda PDF Merge comes in. The app can merge contract details, photos, and just about any document you want into a single file for review.

Soda PDF Merge supports Word, PPT, Excel, JPG and other file formats. You can also scan documents with your phone's camera. Merging documents is dead simple, and you're even able to compress the size of the file to save on the space it occupies on your phone.

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6. Google Play Books (Android, iOS: Free)

Google Play Books is another best PDF reader worth considering for its cloud storage functions. You can upload your own PDF & EPUB files into your Play Books library for cross-device ease of reading, though if you do most of your PDF reading away from a wireless signal, that may be an issue. 

In addition to cloud storage features, you can also access Play Books' marketplace, as well as customize the reader view for ease of use. Text highlighting, a built-in dictionary, and map search give you features to play with, and cross-device syncing lets you save your reading position across devices.

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7. Markup - Annotation Expert (iOS: Free)

Markup - Annotation Expert is Kdan's beefier, professional-oriented version of its PDF viewer and annotation software for iOS devices. As the name suggests, the app includes markup and annotation tools for PDF documents and a Web highlighter through an in-app browser, as well as support for audio notes and digital signatures. 

The cloud portion of Markup supports a variety of storage and backup options, such as Dropbox, Google Drive, or Kdan Cloud. Limitations on the free version such as number of files stored are removed on the $5.99/month Pro version and a $9.99/month paid subscription to Kdan's Creativity 365 suite of tools includes more premium features.

• Download Markup: iOS

8. iAnnotate (iOS: $9.99)

iAnnotate is a slick PDF reader and annotator that comes with a lot of nice features and customizations for your PDF reading and editing convenience. 

Users can open up PDF files in this best PDF reader, search for terms and keywords and navigate through bookmarks or a continuous scroll view mode. The real hallmark of the program is the powerful set of annotation features that allows you to add notes, draw, highlight, underline and strike through; you can also add digital signatures. 

A Web capture mode lets you convert web pages into PDFs for annotation and easy sharing. Tabbed browsing means you can have multiple documents opened for quickly flipping through your books and docs. PDFs can be flattened, imported to various cloud services, or emailed to recipients.

• Download iAnnotate: iOS

9. MuPDF (Android, iOS: Free)

MuPDF is a lightweight, open source document viewer that handles PDF, XPS, CBZ and ePUB documents with equal aplomb, though the focus is clearly on PDF files. 

MuPDF features support for PDF 1.7, text reflow, progressive rendering for large documents. It can also handle basic interactive features such as text search and extraction, hyperlinks, annotations, form-filling and electronic signatures. 

If you don't need fancy extras like cloud integration or advanced editing features, consider giving this best PDF reader a shot.

• Download MuPDF: Android , iOS

10. AnDoc (Android: Free)

Where many PDF readers provide a wide variety of features, AnDoc PDF & DJVU Reader instead aims for a minimalist, interface, hiding most of its options and navigation behind the settings button. 

This is a bit of a pro and con — while the reading experience is clutter free, accessing outlines, search tools, and bookmarks requires you to fire up the settings menu. 

That said, the app does include a surprising degree of back end options, allowing users to tweak performance and rendering settings, set the appearance of hyperlinked text and more. If you don't need annotation features and are looking for a clutter-free reading view, consider AnDoc.

• Download AnDoc: Android

11. WPS Office (Android, iOS: Free)

From extreme minimalism to something a bit more all-in-one, we go to WPS Office, a multipurpose mobile office suite that handles documents, spreadsheets, and PDFs with equal aplomb. 

WPS's PDF viewer is serviceable, allowing users to add and view bookmarks, jump to page numbers, text search, view annotations to a PDF file, and access PDFs from cloud storage. It's not as loaded with PDF-centric features as other viewers, but it's general office suite features make it a good addition to your app drawer if you're looking for a free mobile document editor that also reads PDFs well.

• Download WPS Office: Android , iOS

12. PDF Expert (iOS: $9.99)

On the iOS front, Readdle's PDF Expert line of apps is among the most impressive premium PDF tools available for mobile users. PDF Expert can open the full spectrum of PDF files, including password protected and form-fillable documents. 

The app also supports a variety of other document formats stored locally or in the cloud. Drawing tools, highlighting and other text annotation tools provide the means to mark up documents, while text search, PDF links and other navigation tools make getting to where you want a snap.

• Download PDF Expert: iOS

13. PDFpen 6 (iOS: $6.99)

PDFpen 6 is another one of the best PDF readers and editors for iOS users. The mobile app allows users to display PDF files, as well as edit, annotate, apply proofmarks, images and signatures. These features make it extremely easy to handle form-fillable files and other important documents. 

Users can "flatten" documents for easier compatibility, set document passwords and save or load documents across a wide variety of cloud services, such as iCloud, Dropbox, Evernote and Google Drive. 

It may cost more than some of the other free PDF readers, but PDFpen 6 does provide a thorough suite of tools for reading and editing PDFs on your iOS device, and it's well worth it if you're a professional who needs to deal with PDFs on the go.

• Download PDFpen 6: iOS

14. GoodReader PDF Editor and Viewer (iOS: $5.99)

A powerful PDF reader for iOS devices, GoodReader offers a variety of annotation, navigation, and file management tools. Search tools, text reflow and other navigation tools allow you to easily get to where you need in a doc, while text and freehand annotation tools and digital signature let you easily make your mark. An included file manager lets you handle documents on your device, with support for uploading and downloading to cloud storage. 

GoodReader continues to add new features, such as support for page management, auto-syncing of files and text-to-speech.

• Download GoodReader PDF Editor and Viewer: iOS

15. Kybook 3 (iOS: Free)

As an ebook reader — it's one of the best ebook reader apps , in our opinion —KyBook 3 takes a generalist approach, supporting a variety of formats. One of those happens to be PDF, making KyBook a good choice if you're looking for the best PDF reader, too. 

KyBook throws in a ton of features such as cloud storage support, text to speech, search, bookmarks, and notes, but the app does suffer compared to other readers due to its more generalist approach. PDF pages don't quite load as smoothly as a more focused PDF reader, but KyBook does do the job well enough, with customizable page turn modes, support for landscape and two-page facing modes, and a magnifying loupe. 

It's worth considering if you regularly consume DRM-free PDFs alongside other ebook and audiobooks. In-app purchases unlock features like DjVu support, synchronization, and PDF Reflow. 

• Download KyBook 3: iOS

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Cursor options for Adobe Reader in Full Screen mode

I've made the change from Powerpoint to Beamer for most of my stuff. There is just one last detail that I need to address.

When I use Adobe Acrobat Reader in Full Screen mode as a presentation tool, the only cursor style I have access to is a silly white hand with a down arrow in the middle of it. It's not noticeable enough. I'd like to replace it with something much more noticeable, like the laser pointer option in Powerpoint.

If tried to figure out how to do this in the Windows 10 cursor options -- but I don't even see the hand with the arrow that Acrobat Reader uses in the list that comes up, which makes it very hard to replace.

I'm also quite willing to use any (free) pdf reader that would provide me with the right option, but Foxit and Sumatra don't seem to do any better.

If I could find a straightforward artifact-free way to bring the pdf's into powerpoint, that would work too, but I haven't found one. If I have to do this slide-by-slide instead of file-by-file, that's not an amenable solution.

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• Have you tried the options in this Tex StackExchange question ? Otherwise, you could try to render to PNGs and then bring those into PowerPoint? –  davidmneedham Jan 23, 2018 at 15:23
• @davidmneedham -- thanks, but I need to stick with realistically portable options. The lions share of the suggestions in the thread are for linux, and the recommendations are for a second-screen requirement, which I don't have. The png export is always an option, but that's what I meant by "Slide-by-Slide" –  Scott Seidman Jan 23, 2018 at 16:53

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I found a solution by combing your suggestion of using another pdf viewer - the Sumatra or PDF-XChange Editor - and changing the system mouse pointer as described here https://softwarerecs.stackexchange.com/questions/16761/presentation-software-with-a-cursor-looking-like-a-laser-pointer-instead-of-mous

"Go to the Mouse properties control panel, in the Devices and Pointers control panel section, click on the Pointers tab. Under the Customise scroll box there is a Browse... button. Clicking this allows you to select a .cur file to change the cursor's appearance. However, the built-in cursor files do not provide a laser-like cursor. This is where you have to create your own."

With just Adobe Acrobat:

• Cursor size: With current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, the mouse pointer size follows the size set in Windows: Settings → Cursor & Pointer .
• Then, in full-screen mode, Shift + D switches to different annotation tools (side effect is that it changes the cursor for some of them). After pressing it about 7 times , you will get a pen . You can use it to draw on the slide as well!
• H will get you your hand cursor back.
• S For a speech-bubble (comment - sticky note) cursor

(More shortcuts and meaning: https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/keyboard-shortcuts.html )

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Microsoft Edge's upcoming PDF feature could be perfect for presenting documents

A new feature for Microsoft Edge will make it easy to view and present PDFs without any distractions.

What you need to know

• Microsoft Edge may soon support a full screen mode for viewing PDFs.
• The full screen mode hides the PDF reader toolbar, which could be useful during presentations.
• PDF full screen mode automatically fits content to the size of a screen and allows you to scroll through documents.

Microsoft is working on a full screen mode for viewing PDFs in its Edge browser. The feature was spotted by Leo Varela, who shared screenshots of the functionality on Reddit . The full screen mode is available through Edge Canary but is part of a controlled rollout. That means that even if you are on the latest build of Edge Canary, you may not be able to try out the feature.

Edge already has an option to view any PDF or website in full screen mode but doing so still shows the PDF reader toolbar. The new PDF full screen mode hides the toolbar and automatically fits the document to fill the screen. An option to view two pages will also be available.

While hiding the toolbar could be used when just browsing PDFs, the mode is likely designed with presentations in mind. If you are sharing your screen in a virtual call or meeting, PDF full screen mode lays out a document in a way that's easy to view without distraction.

Varela notes that the entry on the Edge roadmap titled "Page scrolling on PDF documents" may refer to the new PDF full screen mode. That feature is marked in development with a planned release date of Q1 2022, which would line up with the option being in testing now.

An upcoming feature for Microsoft Edge will allow you to view PDFs in a full screen mode that hides the toolbar.

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Use Full Screen Mode to present PDF documents in class or meetings.

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To present slide shows prepared in the PDF format, use Full Screen Mode .

Using the Laser Pointer

Use the Laser Pointer tool as a pointing device during presentations. The laser pointer is a large red circle that can easily be located even from a distance.

Alternatively, press the O key to switch to the laser pointer. Pressing the Esc key will get you back to the previously used tool.

In Full Screen Mode , the laser pointer is by default available as an Action Button .

Using the Pointer

As an alternative to the Laser Pointer tool, you can use the Pointer tool as a pointing device during presentations. The pointer is a large arrow, similar to a mouse cursor, that can easily be located even from a distance.

Alternatively, press the V key to switch to the laser pointer. Pressing the Esc key will get you back to the previously used tool.

Blacking out

To switch to a temporary black screen during a full screen presentation, press the Black Screen action button or the Alt+B keyboard shortcut.

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A PDF reader is any software that will open a PDF file , probably the most recognizable document format in the world. Your downloadable bank statements, the newsletters from school—they're probably all in PDF format.

More and more operating systems, smartphones, and other devices contain built-in abilities to show PDF files; even your web browser can probably handle it. Even so, a dedicated document reader often has a number of advantages over the built-in reader you may already have, like viewing options, better search, and annotations or other light editing.

Need to edit a PDF, and not just open it for reading? You can convert it to an MS Word format or load it directly in a PDF editor . If you want to make one, use a PDF creation tool .

Open source and lightweight.

Available in dozens of languages.

No anti-aliasing, so some fonts look wonky.

Primary menu options are tucked inside another menu.

I've used SumatraPDF for years. It's an easy-to-use free PDF reader for Windows. While it is  easy and simple to work with, it's also open for heavy customization if you so choose.

Different types of viewing modes are available, like  Single Page, Facing, Book View, and Presentation . The latter option is great for distraction-free reading.

There are tons of keyboard shortcuts you can use that make it easier to move around a PDF file, which you can refer to in the online documentation .

SumatraPDF can be downloaded in portable form or installed like a regular program.

PDFlite is another free PDF reader that's based on SumatraPDF. It looks extremely similar and works the same.

Supports XPS and CBZ files as well.

Easy to use.

Interface is a little too bare bones.

Zoom feature is less than perfect.

I like MuPDF because it isn't cluttered, is super lightweight, and runs on Windows and Android. If you just need to read the PDF, and do nothing else, I highly recommend this app.

Immediately after opening the program, you'll be prompted to choose a PDF before you even see the UI. Once you have, there are literally no options to be seen, but instead the full program window is dedicated to showing the PDF.

There are, however, some hidden menus. Select the top left program icon on the program's title window, then select  About MuPDF  to see all the supported shortcut keys that you can use to flip through pages, zoom in, and search for text.

The other way to use this program is with an initial menu. Open mupdf-gl.exe from the same download to use that version.

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Handy drag-and-drop feature makes it easy to combine PDFs.

Excellent integration with the Adobe Cloud system.

Accessibility checker identifies problems, but it doesn't tell you how to fix them.

The free version is very limited in its features.

Adobe, the creator of the PDF file format, has a free reader called Acrobat Reader.

Tons of features are included: Take snapshots of text and images, view the PDF in  Read Mode  for a more concise reading pane, and have the program read text out loud.

This program works with Windows, Mac, and Linux. The Adobe Acrobat Reader mobile app is available for Android and iOS.

On the download page, you may be asked to install some McAfee products and other things that are unrelated to this PDF reader. You need to manually deselect these offers if you don't want them.

Tabbed browsing.

Slick, modern design.

Includes a 'focus mode'.

Lots of extra features.

Extra features are limited unless you pay.

Unlike the other PDF readers in this list, you can use AI with this one to summarize the document or ask questions about it. If you're a rush, this can be a really handy way to get what you need from a long document in just a few seconds.

There are limitations to the AI part, though. Nevertheless, this program includes lots of other features you might like to have in addition to its regular open-and-read functionality. For example, it lets you edit text, add form items, and convert small PDFs to other file formats.

This program runs on Windows and macOS.

Expert PDF Reader

Faster than other free options.

Intuitive interface.

Editing features are rather limited.

Tries to install other software during set up.

Expert PDF Reader is another option for Windows. You can view bookmarks and a list of pages found in the PDF in an easy-to-read index on the side of the viewing area. There are also advanced options like signing and adding text to the PDF.

Nuance PDF Reader

Adding videos and images to documents is a breeze.

Dictation features make it ideal for the visually impaired.

You can open only one PDF at a time.

A really valuable search function is included in Nuance PDF Reader, where the words you search for show up with a bit of context for easier understanding as to where the search terms are at in the text.

You can also highlight text, which I love to do when I'm using a PDF as a reference. I can see it being handy for studying, too.

Sorax Reader

Fast and lightweight.

Free from excess clutter.

Limited zooming options.

Doesn't come with help files.

Here, you'll find all the basic features of a PDF opener, like the ability to search through text, copy text out of the document, zoom, and change the viewing mode.

This program also lets you send the currently opened PDF to someone over email with the  Email  toolbar button.

Sorax is available for Windows.

Javelin PDF Reader

Mobile version lets you access and manage metadata.

Advanced encryption options.

Occasional clunky performance.

The installation process is unnecessarily complicated.

Javelin PDF Reader is ideal if you're after something minimal. It has no extra features like editing or converting that litters the program interface.

Everything is spotless and easy to read and understand. The search feature isn't the best to be had, but it works well as is.

It can launch a PDF in full screen to make reading easier, and you can just click the screen to move down the PDF pages.

This PDF program runs on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.

Cool PDF Reader

Can be used to convert to other formats (TXT, JPG, etc.).

Command icons describe their function on mouse hover.

Very limited features compared to the alternatives.

The help file isn't very helpful.

Cool PDF Reader is light on system resources and comes in a minuscule package, at just under 4 MB for the portable version. It makes sense, then, that it calls itself "the world's smallest PDF viewer."

While it might not require much disk space, it's not the best option available. There isn't a search function, and scrolling isn't the smoothest. However, it still works as a free PDF reader if you don't like the others on this list.

You can install Cool PDF Reader to your computer or use the Standalone Package to use it without installing anything.

PDF-XChange Editor

Premium version is reasonably priced for what you get.

Adding and placing text is exceptionally easy.

PDFs created with the free version often include a big ugly watermark.

Doesn't automatically detect fields when creating forms.

PDF-XChange Editor's interface can be a bit nauseating to look at because there are buttons, toolbars, and side panels all over the place. You can easily disable most of these, though, for a much cleaner viewing experience.

In addition to opening a PDF from your own local computer, you can also enter a URL of a PDF file (the document will still be downloaded, but the program does it for you).

You can also add notes, record and attach audio, highlight text, attach files, and add a strike-through to words.

This is for Windows versions all the way back to Windows XP.

Lots of features are only available in the professional version of PDF-XChange Editor, but they're clearly marked as such and aren't difficult to spot.

Web and desktop version.

Supports really long PDFs.

Includes useful editing tools.

Some features cost.

This is both an offline PDF reader, like the other ones detailed above, and an online PDF reader. The web app is indispensable if you need to read a document ASAP.

While it's true that most web browsers can open PDFs on their own, without a tool like this one, I include it anyway because it has some really nice mini tools you might like.

For example, if you want to delete a page or two while reading the PDF, you can do that here. I also like that it's super easy to email the document, compress it to make the file smaller, and merge it with another PDF.

Overall, while this might seem more like a PDF editor, it does a great job displaying the document in your browser, something you'll prefer if you need access now , without wasting the time it takes to download one of these other desktop tools.

Since it runs online, it also means you can use it on any operating system.

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