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  1. 06-16-2010 02:44 PM #1
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    When will native PDF file support be available?

    It is a pain to have to convert pdf files to ebook format. When will the ipad bookshelf support actual pdf files? And how will these pdf files get onto the ipad? TIa.
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    There are tons of apps the read PDF's ,No need to convert files. Go to App store to find one you like
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    The next iBooks update, expected by the end of the month, will allow you to read PDF documents in iBooks. I assume the way you transfer PDFs will be the same as how you do it with ePub...just drag the book into your library in iTunes.

    I probably won't use iBooks unless they could create folders in there though. I have a lot of PDFs that are organized like "manuals" "awards" and so forth.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pego99 View Post
    It is a pain to have to convert pdf files to ebook format. When will the ipad bookshelf support actual pdf files? And how will these pdf files get onto the ipad? TIa.
    Stanza reads regular pdfs.

    GoodReader for $0.99 is the single best pdf reader on the iPad.

    Too many options, folders, file management, etc.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 4phun View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by pego99 View Post
    It is a pain to have to convert pdf files to ebook format. When will the ipad bookshelf support actual pdf files? And how will these pdf files get onto the ipad? TIa.

    GoodReader for $0.99 is the single best pdf reader on the iPad.
    Got it, love it, thanks for the info!
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    You should try "Fast PDF" app,i like it better than goodreader imo,it has the bookshelf layout like ibooks..
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    iBooks app was just updated and now should read PDF files.
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    I am using ibooks app and it is able to read pdf files.
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    Quote Originally Posted by chandar View Post
    I am using ibooks app and it is able to read pdf files.
    the app was recently updated and this feature was added.
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    A few apps support PDFs. GoodReader is my favorite app.

    Other favorite apps that support PDFs:
    - Air Sharing HD: plus, you can print (on Mac-shared printers)
    - DropBox: gives you 2GB online storage, too

    Here's a link to an article about getting PDFs (and ePub files) into iBooks using iTunes: How To Add ePub and PDF Books to iBooks on iPad

    I hope this helps.
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