With iOS 26 and iPados 26, Apple finally brings the well-known preview app (preview) from the Mac to the iPhone and iPad. This means that users get a powerful, built-in solution for viewing, editing and managing PDF files and images.
Just like on a Mac, you can use preview to edit images (limited) and manage PDF files. By default, iOS and iPados will open these types of files in the preview app so that you can get started right away.
Minimalist design
The preview app for iPhone and iPad is designed with a minimalist design that fits seamlessly within the Liquid Glass design of the operating system. From the home screen you can consult recently opened files, view shared folders or browse through all your files.
With preview you can mainly open PDF files, but also edit images. For example, you can open sizes such as JPG, PNG, TIFF, EPUB and HTML.
Edit files in preview
After opening a file, the toolbar becomes active and you can immediately apply markings (pencil symbol) or make a cut. With the Info button you can view the exif information of an image or document.
The toolbar dynamically adapts to the type opened. It is therefore possible that you will see another toolbar in certain situations. On the iPad it is also possible to adjust this toolbar to your preference and to add shortcuts for commonly used actions.
Adjust format, mirror and more
After you have opened a document in the preview app, it is possible to change the size, format and display. This way you can easily mirror or rotate an image. In some cases you can even remove the background. To do this, tap the three dots to open more options and choose the desired part.
Edit PDF files in Preview
From prevailing, it is now possible to edit PDF files directly from your iPhone or iPad. This way you can not only fill in forms thanks to the recognition of fill -in fields, you can also adjust the documents in detail.
This way you can rearrange, add, remove and rotate pages within a PDF document. Merging multiple PDFs is also possible, so that you can easily combine multiple documents into one file.
Export files in preview
Would you like to export a file to a different format? Then that is possible directly from the preview app. You would expect to do this via the partial button, but that is not the case.
- Open the file in preview
- Tap at the top of the file name
- Choose ‘Export’
- Select a desired format
- Choose a storage location
Other handy tools
- Immediately scan or create new files
- Preference detects automatically filled in form fields in PDFs
- Automatic fill -in (autofill) makes it possible to fill in forms quickly
- Create signatures with your finger or Apple Pencil and save safe
- Placing digital signature directly in forms is seamlessly integrated
- Apple Pencil support on iPad
- Quick creation of new empty drawing sheets or images to immediately sketch with Apple Pencil.
- Full integration with the files app
- Delete background of images