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I need to create a printed brochure that is also easily readable on smartphone and other mobile devices. In terms of size, is there a best size (width x length) or aspect ratio for mobile devices?
Can a PDF be optimized in some way to make it easier to view without excessive zooming on a mobile device?
Thanks!
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wow alost two years, ok, I am in the same position as you, try using 720x1280, its the same as 9:16 aspect ratio.
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It doesn't really matter. Almost all PDF viewers will scale the file to fit the screen size.
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What if I don't want a person to be allowed to scale the document? I'm trying to design a document for mobile so any automated optimization will ruin the design and structure.
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You can't decide whether a user is allowed to scale or zoom. Even before you start to consider the countless different apps you'd need to control.
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When designing a brochure that needs to be easily readable on both printed material and mobile devices, it's important to consider the aspect ratio and size. Here are some tips:
Aspect Ratio:
PDF Optimization for Mobile:
Interactive Features:
Responsive Design:
Testing:
Remember that while it's possible to create a brochure that works well in both print and digital formats, some compromises might be necessary. Designing with flexibility in mind and testing across different platforms will help you achieve the best results.
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How do you do reponsive design with a PDF file? Your answer looks a lot like ChatGPT blah blah.
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three years later, I am in the same position! Thank you for the advice.
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What position? PDFs are optimized to be device independant.
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Asking for the best size for a PDF is actually a really good question. I will explain it in a simpler way to you; PDFs are device-independent, yes, but imagine opening a PDF in size A4 landscape, designed for printed use, on a mobile phone. Yes, you can open it, but is it easy to read? No. You will have to zoom in a lot to be able to read text. You will see different pages stacked one above another when you open the PDF, also something you should consider if this is something you want. Hope you learned something from this!