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If you’re looking for a simple way to store and read your PDFs, iBooks is a great option. With the iBooks app in OS X, you can easily add and organize your PDF documents. You can even create PDF files in iBooks to your custom preferences.
Adding PDF Files to iBooks
Adding PDFs to iBooks is easy. You can drag and drop the files onto the iBooks screen or use the “File > Add to Library” option by pressing Shift-Command-O and selecting the appropriate file. If you want to add a batch of PDF files, you can use the Finder window’s search box and type “Kind:PDF” to locate all PDF files on your computer’s hard drive. Once you’ve located your files, drag-and-drop them into iBooks.
Note that unlike the previous iBooks section in iTunes, the iBooks app won’t allow you to edit metadata. If your PDF has a weird name or author, you’ll have to use another program like Adobe Acrobat to modify it before importing it to iBooks.
Organizing PDF Files in iBooks
You can preview and organize your PDFs by clicking on the “Collections” tab in iBooks. Select “PDF” to view all of your files. From there, you can tap on the plus button (+) in the lower left-hand corner to add a new collection, such as “Scripts” for all of your PDF scripts, for example.
Keep in mind that PDFs and ePUBs not purchased from the iTunes Store do not sync across devices. This means that your PDF library will be stuck on whichever computer you organize it on.
Viewing PDF Files in iBooks
You can double-click on a PDF file to open it in iBooks. However, iBooks doesn’t open PDFs saved within the app. Instead, it redirects them to Preview for viewing. If you want to annotate or take notes, you’ll need to make a separate copy and reupload it to your iBooks library.
In summary, iBooks is a reasonable option if you want to store and organize your PDF files on your local computer. However, if you need to sync your PDFs to other devices or annotate them within the app, it may not be the best choice.
FAQs:
Can I edit the metadata for PDF files in iBooks?
No, iBooks does not allow you to edit metadata. You will need to use another program like Adobe Acrobat to modify the metadata before importing the PDF to iBooks.
Can I sync PDF files not purchased from the iTunes Store across devices?
No, PDFs not purchased from the iTunes Store do not sync across devices. You will need to manually transfer them to each device.