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Courtney945
Explorer | Level 4
10 months ago

I would like to change the default app for opening PDF files via the Dropbox mobile app.

As a longtime Dropbox user, I am annoyed that the only PDF program that's given as an option to view PDFs is Adobe.  I don't use or like Adobe PDF products.  I use PDF Expert and would like to be abl...
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Pencilcaseman
Explorer | Level 4
6 months ago

I have had the same issue with Dropbox and came across this thread. I know it's a bit late, but I have pasted screenshots from the iOS app below. Tapping the 'Open in' button only allows you to open in Acrobat, as previously mentioned. If Acrobat is not installed, Dropbox prompts you to install it.

Having the option to open PDFs in other apps, such as PDF Expert, would be very helpful.

 

 

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