Google's Files app has a new PDF viewer

By: Vlad Cherevko | yesterday, 20:46

First look: a new update to the Google Files interface

Screenshots of the Google Files application interface. Source: Google

Google has released an update to the Files app, adding a new PDF viewer.

Here's What We Know

Previously, users relied on Google Drive to open PDFs, but now they can do so directly in the Files app. The new PDF viewer provides a more integrated interface, allowing users to star documents, share them, and use features such as Open With, Move to Trash, Move to, Copy to, Moved to, Moved to Safe Folder, File Info, Find in File, and Print.

Google Files app interface with new PDF viewer

Feature preview of Google's new PDF viewer

An example of how the new PDF viewer works in the Google Files app

These functions were previously only accessible via a long press on the overflow menu in list view. The update also includes a new icon for the edit button, although the functionality remains the same. The update is expected to be available within a few weeks, starting with version 1.5687.x after the server update.

Source: 9to5google

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