Editor's Review
ezPDF Reader is not just another PDF reader; it's a powerhouse of features designed to enhance your document experience! 🚀 As Daniel A. Begun, author of Amazing Android Apps for Dummies, puts it, "ezPDF is by far the best of the bunch." This app stands out from the crowd by offering a comprehensive suite of tools beyond simple viewing. Whether you're highlighting important passages, playing embedded multimedia, or securing your documents with DRM, ezPDF Reader has you covered.🥇
Key Highlights:
- Multimedia Integration: Enjoy audio, video, and GIF animations embedded directly in your PDFs. 🎬
- Text-to-Speech (TTS): Listen to your documents with TTS, even with the screen off! 🗣️
- DRM Service: Protect your sensitive documents with ezPDF DRM Service. 🔒
- Annotation Tools: Add highlights, underlines, and notes with ease. ✍️
- Form Input: Fill out PDF forms directly within the app. 📝
Awards and Recognition:
- Google's Best App of the Year in 2012 🏆
- Naver App Store's Best 15 Apps in 2012 🏅
- Prime Minister Award from the Korean Government in 2013 🇰🇷
New Features:
ezPDF DRM Service allows you to apply DRM to your PDF documents, ensuring secure sharing and distribution. Protect contracts, invoices, and literary works while tracking their usage. Sign-up and log-in to use this service. 🛡️
Viewing PDF:
Customize your reading experience with adjustable reading direction, page layouts, and scroll settings. Use monochrome and night modes to reduce eye strain. 🌙
Playing Multimedia Contents:
Play audio and video files directly within your PDFs, either in a small window or full-screen mode. The app also supports embedded GIF and APNG files. 🖼️
PDF Annotations:
Add comments, highlights, underlines, and strikethroughs to your text. Import, export, and share your annotations seamlessly. 💬
TTS (Text-to-Speech):
Listen to your documents even when your screen is off, making it perfect for multitasking. 🎧
PDF Form Input:
Fill in PDF forms, import form data, and export data to PDF documents. Share smaller form data without the entire PDF. ✅
Share or Print PDF:
Print PDFs directly from your device and share files with ease. 🖨️
Useful Gestures:
- Five Fingers Tap: Show/Hide Annotation Tool Bar🖐️
- Four Fingers Tap: Show/Hide Notification Bar 🖖
- Three Fingers Tap: Text Reflow / PDF 👌
- Two Fingers Tap: Auto Width / Default ✌️
- One Finger Tap: Show/Hide Menu☝️
Permissions Explained:
- Phone Call Functions: Permission is needed to stop TTS when you receive phone calls. 📞
- Microphone Functions: Permission is needed for voice recording functionality. 🎤
Licensing:
Licenses do not transfer between Google Play Store, Samsung Apps, iPhone, and iPad. Each platform requires a separate purchase. ⚠️
Contacts:
Stay updated and get in touch with the developers! 🌐
- Twitter: twitter.com/unidocs
- Facebook: facebook.com/ezpdf
- Email: android@unidocs.com
Features
Reading direction and page layout customization
Text search, hyperlinks, and table of contents support
Monochrome and Night Mode for comfortable reading
Multimedia content playback (audio, video, GIF)
PDF annotations with texts, drawings, and voice
TTS with background playback support
PDF form input and data sharing
File attachment and PDF sharing options
Useful gestures for quick access to functions
Pros
Plays embedded multimedia files seamlessly
Supports TTS (Text-to-Speech) functionality
Provides document protection via DRM Service
Allows for easy PDF annotation and markup
Offers versatile PDF form input capabilities
Cons
License incompatibility across different platforms
Requires separate purchases for iOS and Android