I have a 2018 iPad software version 12.4.1. I have a bunch of pdfs, instructions for various things. I went on a trip where I had no internet access and needed to look at one of them. When I tried to open it, it was in my icloud so I couldn't get to it. I got home and downloaded them only to find them deleted again. How do I keep them on my ipad?
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iPad Keep pdfs on iPad
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One simple way would be to use a Dropbox account and any pdf’s that you want for offline viewing download and then choose “Make Available Offline”
If I turn off iCloud and put them on my iPad will they stay there? I don't need cloud storage. I just turned it on as a backup.
I keep my PDF files in Books, formerly known as iBooks. Alternatively I could put them in Notes, or store them in GoodNotes or PDF Expert.
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native Apple 'Books' app is designed for this, additional benefit of syncing across devices.
Regular iPad.
I think I will turn off icloud/drive and put them back in books. I don't have multiple devices that i need to sync.
I think I will turn off icloud/drive and put them back in books. I don't have multiple devices that i need to sync.
I annotate and store all my PDF’s with PDF Expert. They store local on the iPad but you can also put them in an iCloud folder. As someone else mentioned, Goodreader is also a great choice. I‘ve also used Apple Books without any issues. I just prefer PDF Expert.