GoodReader 6 is here! Multi-Windows, Drag-n-Drop, Notes, Copy/Paste and Undo/Redo for PDF Annotations, Custom PDF Hyperlinks. Enjoy!
First released in 2009, GoodReader® is truly a veteran of the App Store.
In the modern app business, it's not easy to stay relevant that long. We're proud to say that after 17 years and counting, we've been delivering wonderful updates with extraordinary new features. And we're going to keep doing that!
GoodReader is a perfect combination of document-reading and file-managing capabilities. It's your one-stop shop for all your document needs on your iOS device.
Use the app once, and you'll be hooked. Soon you'll be wondering how you ever managed to work without it.
-= File Reading =-
PDF, TXT, MS Office, iWork, HTML, pictures, music & audio-books, videos. This is what you can view in GoodReader, plus you can also annotate PDF files and edit TXT files.
-= PDF Reading and Annotating =-
PDF files is where GoodReader truly shines. Reading experience is so superior, it's hard to describe. To rephrase one of our customers' review, "try it, and you'll see." While you're at it, give our PDF Reflow feature a try. You'll be surprised how much better PDF reading goes when you don't have to scroll left/right all the time, for every single line of text.
Annotating PDFs is another star feature of our app. Adding notes and drawings, highlighting text, and then sharing your annotated files or annotation summaries will be your main productivity and collaboration asset.
-= File Management =-
While reading files is a big part of GoodReader, it's not all it can do. It can also serve as a central hub for all your files, even those that can't be opened by GoodReader itself. It's like bringing your personal computer experience to your mobile device — easily managing huge collections of files and folders will make you forget you don't have your laptop around.
-= Connecting =-
Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Box.com, WebDAV, SMB, FTP, SFTP — these are all accessible from inside GoodReader. Download, upload, and sync individual files or huge folder collections.
-= Security =-
With GoodReader, your data security steps up to the level previously only dreamt of. With Pro Pack®, our new set of professional-level super-features, you'll get AES-256, a military-grade encryption, for all your data, at a price of a cup of coffee! And it's completely independent from the built-in Apple's Data Protection, so even if a hacker steals and unlocks your device, your data will still be protected by another strong layer of security, our own.
-= Multi-Windows =-
Seamlessly view and manage multiple files simultaneously on iPad.
-= Notes =-
Capture ideas and comments while reading or studying a technical document without even leaving the app. Sort and group your notes into categories.
(Note: Some features require a Pro Pack® subscription.)
I have tried many pdf readers over the years. Nothing comes close to this app. It is elegant & it’s array of features is mind boggling. This is like a desktop app ported to iOS. It has an 8 file limitation inherited from the OS where you cannot open more than 8 files simultaneously. It also does not support multitasking. There are ways that the developers could get around these issues. However, there does not appear to be a willingness to do this. I therefore use multiple pdf viewers to get around this. Competitors are catching up so there may be further options available in the near future.Also noticed that Apple Pencil cannot be used to handwrite annotations. Would be a great feature. I use another app to achieve this.
Best app if your PC is windows driven.
Longtime_User SA
One of the first and best apps to sync your computer work folders with your iPad. In my case all drawings, documents and correspondence is at hand whenever I visit a site. No need to walk with hard copies and easy to find correct drawing in any room that I inspect. Also easy to make cryptic notes on dwg. App still doesn’t recognize Apple Pencil so your hands mustn’t touch the screen - but you can live it.
new interface is terrible, was a great app
batman o' de bo-kaap
2020: i accidentally upgraded my spare phone to the current version. it is beyond awful! the interface has been designed by a kid with a brick. bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, etc...ugly, confusing, takes up more screen space. menu bar jumps from bottom to top of screen, no coherent concept of completing or exiting a function...the developer seems to have lost the concept that icons can communicate a function that might have a long word to describe it, but a neat little icon could do the same, more elegantly, more easy to read, less screen space required...0 points out of several million for UX2019: ghastly green interface, weird ‘button’ shapes, confusing layout of tools, ugly, ugly design. no UI improvements anywhere...earlier: handles PDFs really well & syncs with both local networks & cloud systems. a must have for any kind of work needing PDFs, images or work documents to sync & take on the road
App Support.
Spy 333
Support responded immediately and with solution to a very serious app crash. The GoodReader app is the most important app on my ecosystem which has allowed me to unlock my iPad device in a way similar to a laptop. I will always support this app and remain consistently impressed by it. Thank you GoodReader team!
GoodReader 6 is here! Explore our powerful new features and workflow enhancements:
• MULTI-WINDOW SUPPORT: Seamlessly view and manage multiple files simultaneously on iPad.
• INTUITIVE DRAG-AND-DROP: Move files and folders into and out of the app instantly. Skip the Import from Files dialog—just drag a downloaded file directly into GoodReader.
• MAC COMPATIBILITY: Enjoy the full GoodReader experience on your Mac.
• PDF ANNOTATIONS: Undo/Redo and Copy/Paste capabilities for effortless editing.
• INTRODUCING NOTES: Capture ideas and comments instantly without ever leaving your document. Organize your thoughts into categories, and use Widgets or Shortcuts for instant, one-tap access.
• TEXT FORMAT STRIPPER: Automatically strip rich text formatting from Pasteboard. Turn web clips into plain text suitable for emails.
• PDF HYPERLINKS: Create tappable PDF links to web pages or local files. Supports standard URL schemes (http, https, mailto, file).
• GOOGLE DRIVE UPGRADES: Sync files and folders directly from your "Shared with Me" section.
• ENHANCED FILE TABS: Starred files now display their specific color tags on your tabs.
• BOOKMARK & OUTLINE SEARCH: Quickly find exactly what you need within your Bookmarks and PDF Outlines.
We’ve also included countless minor improvements and performance optimizations. Enjoy!
(Note: Some features require a Pro Pack® subscription.)
Version 6.0.1225
The developer, Good.iWare, Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
Provider
Good.iWare, Inc.
Size
55.6 MB
Category
Productivity
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
