Preview (macOS)
Preview (macOS): Annotate PDFs, E-signing, Read PDFs. Documented platforms: macOS. See platform, paid-feature and source notes.
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Documented capabilities and conditions
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- macOS
Supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS
[e1]- Annotate PDFs
Supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS
[e2]- E-signing
Supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS
[e3]- Read PDFs
Supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS
[e4]- Fill in PDF forms
Supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS
[e5]- Merge PDFs
Supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS
[e6]- Organize PDF pages
Supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS
[e7]- Password-protect PDFs
Supported according to the source
Applies to: macOS
[e8]
Evidence gaps
- Pricing: Not documented in the currently qualified sources
- Works offline: Not documented in the currently qualified sources
- Local processing: Not documented in the currently qualified sources
- Account required: Not documented in the currently qualified sources
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[e1] Official docs
Combine PDFs in Preview on Mac
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https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/prvw43696/mac[e2] Official docs
you can use the markup tools to provide feedback or write down something you want to remember
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https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/prvw11580/mac[e3] Official docs
You can use Preview to fill out PDF forms and even add a signature.
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https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/welcome/mac[e4] Official docs
You can view PDFs and images in Preview and change how documents are shown in the Preview window.
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https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/prvw11470/mac[e5] Official docs
Fill out and sign PDF forms
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https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/welcome/mac[e6] Official docs
You can also merge the entire contents of two or more PDFs.
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https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/prvw43696/mac[e7] Official docs
You can open a PDF in Preview, then add, delete, and rearrange pages, or move pages from one PDF to another.
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https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/prvw11793/mac[e8] Official docs
Password-protect a PDF
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https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/welcome/mac
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