Read PDFs in the Books app on iPad

You can open and save PDFs in the Books app that you receive in Mail, Messages, and other apps.

Note: Apple Books isn’t available in all countries or regions. See the Apple Support article Availability of Apple Media Services.

Open a PDF you receive in Books

  1. Tap the PDF attachment to open it.

  2. Tap the Share button, then tap Books from the list options.

Share or print a PDF in Books

  1. Go to the Books app on your iPad.

  2. Tap Library, then tap the More button below the PDF.

  3. Tap the Share button, then choose a share option such as AirDrop, Mail, or Messages, or tap Print.

See the Apple Support article About AirPrint.

Mark up a PDF in Books

  1. Go to the Books app on your iPad.

  2. Open the PDF.

  3. Tap the page, then tap the Markup button at the top of the screen to use the drawing and annotation tools.