Tools for reading deeply without breaking concentration.

PDF finger touch regions Explore feature

Use dedicated touch areas in the PDF to move through pages, open references, and keep reading without breaking your grip.

Pencil annotation gesturesExplore feature

The Pen tool is always active and ready to write on the PDF. Long-press to highlight or select text, double tap the pencil to activate the lasso, or squeeze it to activated the eraser — no menus required.*

* Squeeze gesture requires Apple Pencil Pro.

Select and highlight text

Select text and highlights easily. Highlight colors can be labeled for organization. The text selection quick access menu lets you copy text, search online, translate, add links, add entries to the ToC, and use other tools.

Natural annotation

Write directly on PDFs with Apple Pencil, highlight text, and keep your notes connected to your documents.

iPad-first reading

The interface is designed around full-screen reading, gestures, page navigation, and minimal distractions.

File organization

Organize PDFs into folders, use quick access, and manage local or synced documents.

Cloud sync

Keep annotated PDFs synced while preserving a local reading experience.