View PDF with UPDF

UPDF for Windows offers several viewing options to help you read and navigate PDF documents with ease. You can adjust the page layout, zoom level, and display settings to suit your reading preferences. This guide explains how to use these features for a better PDF viewing experience.

Open PDFs in a New Window and Access Recent Files

UPDF allows you to open PDF documents in a new window and quickly access recently viewed files. This makes it easier to switch between documents and continue working on previous files. Use the instructions below to access these options:

Instructions. Once you open a PDF, press the “+” icon in the top bar and choose a recently opened PDF file. The file will open directly here without needing to browse from the file manager.

Resume Reading PDFs Where You Left Off

It lets you continue reading a PDF from where you last stopped, without manually searching for the page. This feature helps you maintain your reading progress when reopening documents. Here is how to use it:

Step 1. Open a PDF and access the settings by clicking the “Profile” icon in the top right corner. Then, choose the “General” tab and tick the “Restore last reading state when reopening documents.”

Step 2. On the “Home” page, open a recent PDF file and see if it opens in the last reading position.

Page Display Modes

UPDF offers a suite of Page Display modes for viewing your PDFs. This is how you can alter these settings:

Step 1. To alter the “Page Display” mode, navigate to the bar at the bottom and press the “View Settings” option. After this, choose from the following options:

Page Display: It gives 2 options, namely, Single Page (you can view a single page at a time) and Double Page (provides side-by-side views).

Enable Scrolling: You can scroll through your PDF smoothly when turned on.

Background & Display: With this option switched on, you can choose various themes to improve your readability.

Show Divider Line: Divider lines separate PDF pages from your chosen line.

Show Cover Page in Two-Page View: This option allows you to view the cover page in two-page view.

Step 2. Next to “View Settings”, you’ll find the “Info” section, where you can view and edit PDF details. It includes the following options:

Info: Displays details such as “File Size,” “Number of Pages,” “Page Size,” “Created,” and “Modified.”

Description: Allows you to add or edit details such as “File Name,” “Title,” “Author,” “Subject,” and “Keywords.”

Advanced Settings: Located below “Description,” this section displays details such as “PDF Producer,” “PDF Version,” “Tagged PDF,” and “Fast Web View.”

Step 3. Next to “Information”, you’ll find the “Security” section, which displays the security settings and permissions of your PDF, as shown in the screenshot below.

View Multiple PDFs

This new version, UPDF , lets you open and view multiple PDF files simultaneously. To learn how to do it, follow the given step-by-step guide:

Instructions. To access more PDFs, head to the “+” icon on the top toolbar. Select “Open File” to select the file you want to open on your device and click “Open,” then you can access another PDF in a new tab and view it accordingly.

Navigating a PDF

As soon as you open a PDF on UPDF, you'll see a navigation bar at the bottom of the PDF. To know what features it offers, explore the list provided below:

Instructions. Use the “Next Page” and “Previous Page” icons to navigate through your PDF. You can also adjust the page view settings or use the “Slide Show” option for presentations. Click the “Page Setup” icon to access options such as “Page Fit,” “Fit Height,” “Fit Width,” and “Actual Size.”

Slide Show PDF

For an improved page viewing experience, you can present the PDF file in a slide show mode. For this, read the given stepwise tutorial thoroughly:

Step 1. Open your PDF and navigate to the bottom toolbar. Click “Slide Show” and choose either “Play from Start” or “Play from Current Slide” based on your preference.

Step 2. Once you enter “Presenter View,” you’ll find a toolbar with “Edit,” “Mouse,” “Previous,” and “Next” options. Click “Edit” to access tools such as “Pen,” “Eraser,” and “Laser Pointer” to highlight important points during your presentation.

Step 3. At the top-right corner, you’ll find “Use Slide Show” and “Layout” options. Click “Use Slide Show” to display your PDF in full slideshow mode. The “Layout” option lets you switch between different views, including “Next Slide” and “Slide Navigator.”

Step 4. At the top-left corner, use the “Pause” and “Replay” options to control the slideshow playback and timing.

There are two viewing modes—Presenter View and Slide Show View—that you can switch between using the button in the top-right corner of the screen. In Presenter View, you can also customize the layout by enabling or disabling options like 'Next Slide' and 'Slide Navigator'.

View PDF in Dark or Light Mode

You can change to read PDF in dark mode or light mode per your needs. Here is the guide.

Step 1. Click on the “Appearance” icon at the bottom, select “General”, and choose “Light” or “Dark” mode to change your UPDF appearance. Mint Green and Starry Blue modes are also available if you feel like changing your UPDF interface. “Auto Theme” will automatically select the UPDF theme based on your computer's theme.

Step 2. Additionally, you can move to the “View” section to enable “Background & Display.” Reading in this mode will put less strain on your eyes.

Search Text When Reading a PDF

If you need to find some specific words quickly, you can use UPDF on Windows to do it. Here is how to do it:

Instructions. Click on the “Find” icon at the right side toolbar, and enter the keyword “workflow for example here. You can find a list of results. You can click on any one to navigate quickly to the part with this word.