Guys I need a good PDF reader. I use it to read Programming / coding related books most of the time. The conversion of such books to ePub isn't that good. So any good pdf reader out there ?
My problem is, font size will be too low when opened in PDF. Then I have to zoom in & zoom out, to turn to next page. Imagine this for books having 1000 pages :O
So suggest me a good PDF reader.
TIA
Adobe reader and ez pdf reader both have text reflow. That sounds like just what you need.
I have been using Moon Reader Pro for both PDFs and Ebooks... loving it thus far. Been using it for a few weeks. There is a free version as well, and it supports Calibre servers natively.
j8048188 said:
Adobe reader and ez pdf reader both have text reflow. That sounds like just what you need.
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Oh ! How do I activate that ? I already have Adobe Reader installed
Open the pdf. On the latest version, click the view button (3rd from right on top bar) and select reflow text. It only works if it's a text-based pdf, scanned ones won't work.
^thank u ! It somewhat solves my problem. Are there any better solution for it ?
Give Mantano Reader a try.
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hey guys, I'm not satisfied with the Adobe reader that came with my AT&T Tilt. does anyone have a good pdf reader? I hate how I have to use my stylus soo often to move the page left and right to properly view the PDFs. My friends told me about how sweet Palm Reader was for Palm PDAs and how it would convert the PDF to maximum readability so that all the letters would fit to the screen properly. Is there a similar program for windows mobile?
PB
I use Piscel Browser..we can zoom in/out..its like OPERA..
Foxit is an option
Not free, but good.
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/mobile/winmobile.htm
I looked around for Picsel browser to try, but I cant even find a way to buy it. Is it OEM only?
My Best
Try this one.
It seems to work best for me.
I use some kind of ported adobe reader off the Diamond that has text reflow, like opera. I don't think it uninstalls real well if you have an adobe reader baked into your ROM, but search around. Of the PDF software I've tried, it's decent. Try searching something like "adobe reader LE 2.5 Diamond".
Dave
Sadly, my favorite PDF reader is now Word Mobile!
If you go here:
http://pdfonline.com/pdf2word/index.asp
you can upload your PDFs and the website converts them to .rtf files you can download and view in Word.
They increase in size about 10x, but if you then resave them as .doc it cuts them in half (now about 5x original .pdf size.)
Images convert as well as text, and now the document can word wrap, to avoid scrolling, plus you can edit them.
elecconnec said:
Sadly, my favorite PDF reader is now Word Mobile!
If you go here:
http://pdfonline.com/pdf2word/index.asp
you can upload your PDFs and the website converts them to .rtf files you can download and view in Word.
They increase in size about 10x, but if you then resave them as .doc it cuts them in half (now about 5x original .pdf size.)
Images convert as well as text, and now the document can word wrap, to avoid scrolling, plus you can edit them.
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Great Idea, but id hate to have to convert every e-book i have
I just use xpdf. Works just fine
does xpdf have something similar to reflow...there is no way i can read if i have to scroll across and down!!
i cant seem to get adobe reader 2.0 working on my device (wm6.1) and reader LE 2.5 doesnt seem to have reflow....
RxenDrav said:
I use Piscel Browser..we can zoom in/out..its like OPERA..
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where can I get a cab for the Picsel PDF viewer. I've been looking for it for over a year now... can't seem to find it anywhere.
Thanks.
AJ
yea can u post a cab of this piscel browser
Yup, Picsel is the best for pdf. Unfortunately I couldnt find a link, I once got it when they had a promo going on..
Regards,
Carty..
I love picsel I actually have the OEM package so I will convert it to a CAB tommorow
im anxiously awaiting this magic program!
thanks in advance!
Link for Picse Browser - PDF Reader
I have managed to download Picsel Browser from this link...http://www.1800pocketpc.com/2008/04...owser-for-the-pocketpc-on-windows-mobile.html
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yea can u post a cab of this piscel browser
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I have managed to download Picsel Browser from this link...http://www.1800pocketpc.com/2008/04...owser-for-the-pocketpc-on-windows-mobile.html
Adobe reader 2.0 does not do reflow
Adobe reader 2.5 does
It's available as a CAB and once installed it will replace the embeded one.
Or flash a recent ROM that has version 2.5 already integrated.
Playing with my new Hero and realised I could quite happily read the odd book I have in PDF.
The problem I have found is the text is too wide for the screen, anyone know a way or changing the width of the column of text in my PDF.
I have full rights on the PDF and a acrobat profesional license through work.
Any ideas welcome,
Cheers
There is an option in the menu called "reflow" or something similar. Change it to that and it will automatically reformat the pdf to fit your screen better.
Yup, in the native PDF reader app on hero, choose view and reflow.
Most PDF readers have some option to do this - in Repligo Reader, it actually calls it Book view or reader view I think.
On Docs to Go its view/Word wrap.
Dayzee
What is the default pdf reader in the nook?
What other pdf readers has others installed?
I heard the adobe pdf reader for android was actually a very nice app. The color nook is my first dive into the android tablet scene, so I wasn't sure how to check and see what app the nook was already using before I began my search for the perfect android pdf reader.
Thanks
BTW, Great job to all the developers who have opened up the nook color for the rest of us!
i've been using RepliGo, which i like.. but i am going to switch over to Aldiko when 2.0 comes out with PDF support.
I've tried the default one, the official adobe app, and Repligo.. none of them work very well on my nc. All seem very sluggish and navigate poorly. I've taken to converting pdfs to epubs and using fbreader instead.
posted from my nook color using the official xda app
EzPDFReader is very good. I use Aldiko for epub files.
Cheers,
Rich
Sent from my LogicPD Zoom2 using XDA App
To answer the original question, the default reader is a stripped-down version of QuickPDF. I've installed Documents to Go and use that reader.
Is Adobe Reader too obvious to mention here? I think it is the fastest and smoothest PDF reader out there, I find it excellent on the Nook, much better than any other option I've tried.
In landscape mode, if you set it to view full-screen, you can easily drag scroll up and down on the page, and then just tap left or right to turn pages -- fast, simple, literally works perfect for reading. The only drawback is to change reading modes you need SoftKeys or something to press the MENU button since the taskbar is hidden.
But... adobe doesn't save progress and there is no bookmark option
downloaded and installed the adobe reader from the app store today (first install - Yay!).
and found the application so much snappier than the built in NC pdf reader.
I will look into the other suggestions, but given simple birthing pains so far (just have to get use to the interface), I am very impressed so far.
ezpdfreader is the best I've tried. The "Reader" app that's built into the NC works very well (has bookmarking, reflow, etc...) but doesn't do landscape mode, and you can only get to it by using a file manager (otherwise, the file opens in QuickOffice lite).
The only thing I don't like about ezpdf is that it won't do continuous paging. I want to be able to drag my way through the book.
I'm using ezpdf now. When I open a PDF it shows the page flow at the bottom which I can flick to fly through pages.
I like this one better than repligo now, btw
// from the nook
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But... adobe doesn't save progress and there is no bookmark option
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What can I use that does save my place? Or do I just need to convert my pdf's?
Ezpdf and repligo save progress, or at least that's been my experience
//from the nook
Wow what can i say now: i have installed both adobe and ezpdf on the bc now. Loving them both. Just have to get use to them.. so much better than the stock bn pdf reader. Thanks everyone for the suggestions, and the one for tapatalk to access the forums here. It truly makes the bc what i got it for: to read my tech books and manuals a pleasurable experience.
I really feel this was money well spent.
when using pdf it doesn't scale correctly is there a better format to convert in so I can keep my images? epub (not a good choice)
Are you running as root? If so, download a different PDF reader as the stock one is quite horrible in my opinion. ezPDF seems to work well, as does the Adobe reader from the market.
I actually use the two that Riley mentioned. Adobe Reader's great for those big jpeg pdfs, it's quite fast. I prefer ezPDF's interface so I use it for smaller pdfs since it's not as fast..
Don't use the stock reader, it's really crappy.
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when using pdf it doesn't scale correctly is there a better format to convert in so I can keep my images? epub (not a good choice)
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Do you want to convert or just view ... as others in the thread say, for viewing use one of the viewers from the market .. for conversion you can use Calibre but if you convert to a format other than ePub then you need a viewer (reader) for that format .. i have found it best to keep .pdf's in that format but use a different viewer. Cheers.
thanks again guys
I guess either or on convert or view but when I convert to epub in calibre I lose alot of pictures and such, I am just looking to view. I thank you all just now getting back around to playing with it Saturdays are crazy with kids sports. But I guess in order to run anything on android part I have to put it on sd card so I will be doing that and looking for the readers you guys suggested .... Wow the Adobe PDF is just beautiful on this little guy may look into ezpdf soon.
You could use VuDriod as a pdf viewer. It works well for a free app. You scroll vertical and the rendering isn't to slow.
I've been trying to look for a well functioning PDF app for this nook since i originally bought it for the purpose of textbooks for my school. I am able to find the necessary textbooks, but i have issues accessing specific chapters from the default PDF reader. I was looking for the idea to author some PDF's so i can mark pages as starting point for the chapters. Has anybody found success at finding any good PDF reader such as that?
PDF Readers that are broke:
QuickOffice
Adobe Reader
DocumentsToGO
Repligo and ezPDF. Both allows annotation and bookmarking. Give it a try!
Cool thank you!
Actually ezPDF works pretty decently and Repligo has a few isses though...I've noticed that when you turn the pages too fast it doesn't register, which isn't that big of a deal; but bookmarking breaks when trying to access.
Yes, but Repligo reflows .pdf better.
Hi
ezpdf available in nook str only when rooted or have other way for install ezpdf
Thanks
ezpdf is only available when rooted. Rooting does work fine, and when done properly, is painless.
Do pdf readers software after root my nook str dive me allows annotation and bookmarking and zoom for any pdfs (with and without drm) ?
is any free software remove drm in pdf files?
I try Mantano Reader and think it's greate to epub or pdf books (the only that I can adjust diferents pdfs files with a good quality), integrated with Adobe Digital Reader wich allows to read DRM books. Have a lot of options to configure it and if you spend a little time you will have a nice experience with your nook touch! I was i little bit frustrated with read pdfs in the nook touch but now with Mantano I'm happy.
Mantano is the best for me (plus the side buttons works).
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I try Mantano Reader and think it's greate to epub or pdf books (the only that I can adjust diferents pdfs files with a good quality), integrated with Adobe Digital Reader wich allows to read DRM books. Have a lot of options to configure it and if you spend a little time you will have a nice experience with your nook touch! I was i little bit frustrated with read pdfs in the nook touch but now with Mantano I'm happy.
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