The PDF format is great for reading documents as it is light, very comfortable and pleasing to the eye however, its use on mobile devices has always been a real headache for many users, especially when it comes to editing documents in this format.
Generally speaking, there are two main uses for PDF files. The first is the use commercial, thanks to which forms can be created in PDF format for people to fill out, sign, and so on. The second is for e-books or general textsl intended for reading. PDF reader apps typically only fit one of these two use cases, so we'll take a look at some of the best PDF readers for Android They are aimed at users looking for more than just the commercial use of filling out forms.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
We will start with the most popular and known of all, Adobe Acrobat Reader. So much so that it is usually the first choice of most users. It almost always works for reading PDF documents so it is justified that it is one of the most popular, perhaps the most popular. However, the application is not limited to reading mode, quite the contrary, includes a wide variety of options and functions such as the ability to annotate PDF documents, fill in forms and sign, digitize documents, and also includes support for Dropbox and Adobe Document Cloud. And of course, if you opt for a subscription you will get extra features such as the ability to export PDF files to other formats.
ezPDF Reader
ezPDF Reader It is presented as a all-in-one Android PDF reader since it is an application with which you can fill out forms, sign documents, make annotations on PDF documents and more. In addition, on the ebook sector side, it comes with support for audio, video, and animated GIFs. It is one of the best PDF readers you can find for Android, both commercially and for leisure and entertainment use, it is very complete, it works really well, and you can get it with a single purchase, without subscriptions, something that is greatly appreciated . You can start with this trial version and if it convinces you, buy the full app in the Play Store for only €4,19.
Foxit PDF Reader & Editor
Very similar to the previous one, it is «Foxit PDF Reader & Editor» since it is also a all-in-one solution as a PDF document reader and editor for Android, that is, it allows us edit PDF on Android. It has an organization system to keep your PDF files in order and you will also get ConnectedPDF support, the ability to fill out PDF forms, annotate, sign, password protect, and more. While ezPDF has a more reading orientation, "Foxit PDF Reader & Editor" focuses especially on the commercial approach, although it is one of the best PDF readers you will find, with a very neat interface and great ease of use.
Google PDF viewer
As its name suggests, "Google PDF Viewer" is Google's PDF document reader that integrates with Google Drive in the same way that Documents, Presentations and Spreadsheets do. It's about a very simple but effective reader if it is what you need. It includes some interesting functions such as the option to search for words or phrases, select text to copy and print… It is a totally free application.
Lirbi Reader
LirbiReader is an electronic book reader that supports more than a dozen different formats including EPUB, EPUB3, MOBI, DJVU, ZIP, TXT and others, including of course the PDF format. It also has a modern design, night mode to facilitate reading in low light conditions and even includes the Text-to-Speech function to "listen" to texts. And it's completely free, albeit with advertising.
We have made a small selection of the best PDF readers for Android. It is clear that in the Play Store there are many other high-quality proposals such as Google Books, DocuSign, ANDOC, Todo and even classic PDF Reader among others, but which one do you use regularly? What is your favorite?
The best is Xodo