What E readers read PDF files?

Binkyboy · 08-24-2012, 06:55 PM

I have a Nook ST which doesn`t read PDF files and I was wondering which readers will read them? Thank you very much for your help and time.....

Thank you,
Dennis

DSpider · 08-25-2012, 01:35 AM

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/nook...ary-features-1

Supported File Types

ePub, PDF
Graphic: JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP

RTFM.

PeterT · 08-26-2012, 02:22 PM

/me is waiting for the first eReader capable of actually reading a book.. I prefer it when my eReader just displays the book and lets ME read it!

javyn · 09-11-2012, 05:45 PM

Don't worry about Dennis' "RTFM" comment, dick move.

Even though PDF is technically supported, if the guy who RFTM actually used an e-ink reader, he's know they STINK for PDFs, and should not even be listed as a compatible format.

I'm sorry to tell you that to read PDFs well, especially large sized PDFs with lots of images, you are going to need a color tablet with a good processor. I am waiting on the iPad "mini" for this specific purpose.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Binkyboy

I have a Nook ST which doesn`t read PDF files and I was wondering which readers will read them? Thank you very much for your help and time.....

Thank you,
Dennis

DSpider · 09-12-2012, 07:34 AM

I suggested that he Read The Fine Manual because there may be some information about encrypted PDFs. He may have to enable some certificates or something.

Most modern e-Ink readers support PDF just fine, as long as they're not ecrypted (protected).

javyn · 09-12-2012, 03:23 PM

Trying to read a PDF in e-ink will be an exercise in frustration, seriously. Can't change font sizes, have to zoom in and zoom out, slow slow slow.

DSpider · 09-12-2012, 04:01 PM

That depends on the PDF. For example, PDF files can also re-flow, if they are saved as a tagged PDF. I think they're called something like Accessibility Features. On the other hand, plain PDF files (the majority of PDF documents on the internet), are like a bunch of objects floating on a piece of paper. Those do not re-flow and they're a PITA to convert because the letters (and sometimes groups of letters) each have their individual coordinates. You can usually spot these by selecting text, and if they're all segmented, then it's not a tagged PDF.

It depends on the e-reader's software, as well. Fat chance reading Acrobat X files if your e-reader is from 2007. It may need a firmware update for that.

Jellby · 09-13-2012, 04:08 AM

And PDFs can be created specifically for a 6" screen. Of course, most PDFs you find around are probably created with US-letter or A4 page size, but it doesn't mean that is inherent to PDF, you can create it with any page size you want.

Or put it another way, take your preferred ebook format, your preferred reader, font size, layout, etc... A PDF can be made to look exactly like that. The drawback is that it will often not be reflowable, but it need not be less readable than other epub formats. (Now conversion is a different matter, that will always be a PITA.)

Graham · 09-13-2012, 05:40 AM

You can read Letter/A4 sized pdfs on a 6" eInk reader by viewing, say, half a page at a time with the reader held in landscape, or zoomed into columns in portrait, particularly if your reader software allows you to crop the page to get rid of the margins. It's reasonably comfortable on my Sony PRS 650.

However, there's no doubt that a 10" tablet is a much better bet, and since getting my Touchpad a year ago I've not used my Sony for PDFs.

I'd love a light, A4 eInk reader, but the market seems to be moving away from even considering them.

Graham

javyn · 09-14-2012, 12:57 AM

A 10" tablet would be best IMO, but....that would be heavy after a while. I think a 7 or 8" tablet w/ a good processor

arslonga · 09-14-2012, 06:12 AM

My format of choice for the K4NT is the 9cm-by-11cm PDF document created from any Word-editable source.

markom · 11-29-2012, 06:56 PM

For those who haven't installed it yet.

Must-have for Kindle 3 keyboard and Kindle DX owners !!!

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=190641
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=157047

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PauN_9O4dM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5bH8...feature=relmfu

willus · 12-01-2012, 11:24 AM

There are many tools to help with viewing of PDF files on an e-reader. See the stickies in the PDF Forum, for example.

08-24-2012, 06:55 PM	#1
Binkyboy Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Nook Touch	What E readers read PDF files? I have a Nook ST which doesn`t read PDF files and I was wondering which readers will read them? Thank you very much for your help and time..... Thank you, Dennis

09-13-2012, 05:40 AM	#9
Graham Wizard Posts: 2,743 Karma: 32912427 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Yorkshire, UK Device: Kobo H20, Pixel 2, Samsung Chromebook Plus	You can read Letter/A4 sized pdfs on a 6" eInk reader by viewing, say, half a page at a time with the reader held in landscape, or zoomed into columns in portrait, particularly if your reader software allows you to crop the page to get rid of the margins. It's reasonably comfortable on my Sony PRS 650. However, there's no doubt that a 10" tablet is a much better bet, and since getting my Touchpad a year ago I've not used my Sony for PDFs. I'd love a light, A4 eInk reader, but the market seems to be moving away from even considering them. Graham Last edited by Graham; 09-13-2012 at 05:47 AM.

11-29-2012, 06:56 PM	#12
markom Banned Posts: 488 Karma: 1080260 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: sony prs t1 kindle dx ipad	For those who haven't installed it yet. Must-have for Kindle 3 keyboard and Kindle DX owners !!! https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=190641 https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=157047 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PauN_9O4dM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5bH8...feature=relmfu Last edited by markom; 11-29-2012 at 07:05 PM.

12-01-2012, 11:24 AM	#13
willus Fuzzball, the purple cat Posts: 1,272 Karma: 11087488 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Device: iPad	There are many tools to help with viewing of PDF files on an e-reader. See the stickies in the PDF Forum, for example. Last edited by willus; 12-01-2012 at 01:43 PM. Reason: Didn't realize age of post

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08-25-2012, 01:35 AM	#2
DSpider Evangelist Posts: 450 Karma: 343115 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Romania Device: PW2 2014	http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/nook...ary-features-1 Supported File Types ePub, PDF Graphic: JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP RTFM.

08-26-2012, 02:22 PM	#3
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,160 Karma: 73448616 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Nexus 7, Clara, Touch, Tolino EPOS	/me is waiting for the first eReader capable of actually reading a book.. I prefer it when my eReader just displays the book and lets ME read it!

09-12-2012, 07:34 AM	#5
DSpider Evangelist Posts: 450 Karma: 343115 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Romania Device: PW2 2014	I suggested that he Read The Fine Manual because there may be some information about encrypted PDFs. He may have to enable some certificates or something. Most modern e-Ink readers support PDF just fine, as long as they're not ecrypted (protected).

09-12-2012, 03:23 PM	#6
javyn Enthusiast Posts: 43 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Nook	Trying to read a PDF in e-ink will be an exercise in frustration, seriously. Can't change font sizes, have to zoom in and zoom out, slow slow slow.

09-12-2012, 04:01 PM	#7
DSpider Evangelist Posts: 450 Karma: 343115 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Romania Device: PW2 2014	That depends on the PDF. For example, PDF files can also re-flow, if they are saved as a tagged PDF. I think they're called something like Accessibility Features. On the other hand, plain PDF files (the majority of PDF documents on the internet), are like a bunch of objects floating on a piece of paper. Those do not re-flow and they're a PITA to convert because the letters (and sometimes groups of letters) each have their individual coordinates. You can usually spot these by selecting text, and if they're all segmented, then it's not a tagged PDF. It depends on the e-reader's software, as well. Fat chance reading Acrobat X files if your e-reader is from 2007. It may need a firmware update for that.

09-13-2012, 04:08 AM	#8
Jellby frumious Bandersnatch Posts: 7,515 Karma: 18512745 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spaniard in Sweden Device: Cybook Orizon, Kobo Aura	And PDFs can be created specifically for a 6" screen. Of course, most PDFs you find around are probably created with US-letter or A4 page size, but it doesn't mean that is inherent to PDF, you can create it with any page size you want. Or put it another way, take your preferred ebook format, your preferred reader, font size, layout, etc... A PDF can be made to look exactly like that. The drawback is that it will often not be reflowable, but it need not be less readable than other epub formats. (Now conversion is a different matter, that will always be a PITA.)

09-14-2012, 12:57 AM	#10
javyn Enthusiast Posts: 43 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Nook	A 10" tablet would be best IMO, but....that would be heavy after a while. I think a 7 or 8" tablet w/ a good processor

09-14-2012, 06:12 AM	#11
arslonga Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	My format of choice for the K4NT is the 9cm-by-11cm PDF document created from any Word-editable source.

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