Viewing PDF layers on a tablet

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Does anyone know if it's possible to view layers of a PDF file on my tablet. These files worked on a laptop but I cannot figure out how to select layers when I open the file in Adobe on my tablet. It seems there is no option for it.

ls_rblsCorrect answer

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No you can't with the Adobe Reader Mobile App.

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ShardCollector

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Alright. It's been over five years since the original question. Surely the programmers have had ample time to develop this feature in to the mobile app by now?

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Souvik Sadhu

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Hi @ShardCollector,

Hope you are doing well.

We understand that the feature request has been there for a while, and it can be frustrating at times.

The feature is yet to be added to the application. That being said, we do not deny of its addition in the future releases.

We request your kind understanding and patience.

Regards,

Souvik

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Souvik Sadhu

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Hi @Karen28527331xvox,

Hope you are doing well.

The feature to view layers on PDF is available only on the desktop version of the application.

We would be pleased to hear more about it on our feedback form: https://acrobat.uservoice.com/

-Souvik.

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kusaiashi

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I need this feature as well! Is there any way around it???

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Dov Isaacs

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You were given the correct answer. The Mobile Acrobat Reader doesn't support any “layers” (actually OCGs in PDF standards parlance) operations at this time.

If you need such support, you really need Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat on a system running either Windows or MacOS.

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- Dov Isaacs, former Adobe Principal Scientist (April 30, 1990 - May 30, 2021)