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Free Resources: Free PDF Markup & Scanning

In this guide you will find resources that have been made free for use to colleges in response to COVID-19 or are always free.

Free PDF Markup & Scanning Apps

Free Options to Markup PDF Documents and Scan on Devices 

 

All of these options can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store unless otherwise noted.  

 

Markup a PDF in OneDrive 

 

Note: To access your Office 365 account and apps like OneDrive, login at http://portal.office.com  

 

Books App and Notes App in iOS (Apple App Store Only) 

 

Save and mark up PDFs on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Books app: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205751  

 

More Apple Markup options: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206885

 

Use the Notes app to capture a quick thought, create checklists, sketch ideas, and more.

 

XODO PDF Reader – iOS, Android, Desktop 

 

Click on the download button in the navigation bar and select your option: https://www.xodo.com/  

 

Genius Scan - Scan to PDF App – iOS or Android 

 

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC – iOS, Android, Desktop 

 

Note: You can skip the sign in process in the app to use for free. You can markup by using the Fill & Sign feature and then save the PDF on your device or computer.  

 

 

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