Google Files app streamlines PDF management with new built-in viewer and enhanced features
Google has been quietly improving its Files app, and the latest update brings This is a welcome change for anyone working with PDFs. Documents now have their own built-in PDF viewer, instead of relying on Google Drive to view PDFs. This may seem like a small tweak, but it actually makes a big difference in how you manage your files. Open it in . Now you can do it all in the Files app. You can view, star, share, and even move PDFs to other folders without leaving the app. It’s all about making things more streamlined and efficient.
This update also brings some handy new features. Now you can star important PDFs to find them more easily later. The menu has been reorganized and now includes options such as Move to and Copy to, which were previously hidden in separate menus. Accessing Secure Folders and File Information has also become easier. While the editing functionality hasn’t changed, the edit button has a new icon.
Old and new PDF viewers in the Google Files app | Image source — 9to5Google
Personally, I find this update very useful. As someone who uses the Docs app a lot, having a built-in PDF viewer simplifies my workflow significantly. I no longer need to switch between applications to manage my PDFs, which saves me time and energy. Plus, additional features like starring and easier access to document information make organizing your documents a breeze.
2024-12-16 18:29:10