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Preview

PDF Annotation · Free download
F Tier
Avoid · #16 of 16 · provisional
47
1.9★2.0K ratings
Free downloadprice
2dsince update

What is Preview?

Preview is a free productivity app for working with PDFs and images. It can open files saved in the Files app, scan multiple pages with the camera into a PDF, and mark up, resize, rotate, or fill out PDFs. It also lets you crop, flip, rotate, and resize images and export them as HEIC, JPEG, JPEG-2000, PDF, PNG, or TIFF.

Pricing. Preview is free to download on the App Store.

Good for

  • Scanning several pages of a document into one PDF
  • Filling out PDF forms with contact information using AutoFill
  • Converting images to HEIC, JPEG, PNG, or TIFF with chosen resolution and size

Screenshots

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Why this app is in F tier

Preview scores 47 out of 100: rating 15, rating count 73, App Store search rank 0, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and F tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Preview makes working with PDFs and images easier than ever, with built-in tools to create, edit, annotate, markup, and export. Access & Scan PDFs Easily find and access all the PDFs and images you have saved in the Files app right from Preview. Or use your camera to quickly scan multiple pages of a document and save it as a PDF. Edit PDFs Markup your PDFs with Apple Pencil on iPad, resize them, or rotate them. You can also use AutoFill to quickly fill out PDF forms with your contact information and details in an instant. Work with Images Create a new image with Apple Pencil on iPad or from images in your clipboard. You can also crop, flip, rotate, and resize images. Export with Ease Export images and PDFs as different file types like HEIC, JPEG, JPEG-2000, PDFs, PNGs, or TIFF. And adjust your exports with different options for resolution and size.

Compare in PDF Annotation

MeasurePreviewAdd Text to PDFNotes Writer Browser
TierFCC
Score47 / 10063 / 10067 / 100
Rating1.9 ★5.0 ★4.6 ★
Ratings2.0K43.2K
Last update2d ago45d ago1d ago
PriceFree downloadFree + IAPFree download

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  3. Drawboard PDF Annotate, MarkupFree download · ★ 4.8S

Questions about Preview

Can I access files I already saved?

Yes. You can find and access PDFs and images saved in the Files app directly from Preview.

Does it support Apple Pencil?

You can mark up PDFs and create new images with Apple Pencil on iPad.

Which export file types are available?

HEIC, JPEG, JPEG-2000, PDF, PNG, and TIFF, with options for resolution and size.

Is Preview free?

Preview is free to download.

What is Preview good for?

Preview is built for scanning several pages of a document into one PDF, filling out PDF forms with contact information using autofill, converting images to HEIC, JPEG, PNG, or TIFF with chosen resolution and size. It sits in the PDF annotation list on AppTierList.

Is Preview worth it?

Preview is F tier, ranked #16 of 16 PDF annotation apps with a score of 47 out of 100, from a 1.9 App Store rating across 1,975 ratings. 15 apps rank above it in the same list.

How does Preview compare to Add Text to PDF?

Preview is F tier at 47; Add Text to PDF is C tier at 63. Add Text to PDF ranks higher. Preview is free to download, Add Text to PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Preview updated?

Preview was updated 2 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
PDF Annotation
Tier
F (Avoid)
Score
47 / 100
Rank in list
#16 of 16
Ranking certainty
early: few ratings or search ranks so far
Price
Free download
App Store rating
1.9 out of 5
Number of ratings
1,975
Current version
(2 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Productivity
Good for
Scanning several pages of a document into one PDF, Filling out PDF forms with contact information using AutoFill, Converting images to HEIC, JPEG, PNG, or TIFF with chosen resolution and size
Requires
iOS 26.0 or later
Size
7 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
1
Maker
unclaimed
As data
JSON · why it ranks here

App Store data read · ranking · how it is computed