android pdf sdk
Extend your Android app with 30+ PDF SDK features
Meet the Nutrient Android PDF SDK — an elegant, powerful toolkit designed to bring advanced PDF capabilities to life in your Android applications. Whether your app is reshaping education, streamlining business, or redefining document management, Nutrient sets the standard for innovation and simplicity.
feature-rich viewer
Customizable for you, seamless for your users
What you get
Key features
Advanced annotation tools
Enable users to annotate, highlight, and comment directly on PDF documents, transforming static files into interactive experiences.
High-fidelity PDF rendering
Ensure flawless display of PDF documents across Android devices, with precise rendering that preserves fonts, images, and formatting.
Comprehensive document management
Equip your app with robust features to view, edit, and manage PDF files. From merging files to extracting pages, our Android SDK provides the flexibility you need.
Cross-platform support
Take advantage of React Native and Flutter compatibility to effortlessly develop cross-platform applications.
Designed for AndroidX
Ensure compatibility with future Android developments with an SDK built to integrate seamlessly with AndroidX.
Benefits
Integrate without the effort
An SDK toolkit so refined, you’ll be up and running in just a few lines of code. Your users expect a frictionless experience, and that’s our Android PDF SDK in a nutshell. Nutrient delivers high-fidelity rendering, advanced editing tools, and robust security in a package that’s lightweight, fast, and easy to integrate.
Explore endless possibilities
Customize PDF functionality to align perfectly with your vision and your users’ needs. Enable users to open, annotate, and sign contracts, invoices, and reports without leaving your app. Another popular use case includes giving students and educators the ability to highlight, comment on, and annotate lecture slides, eBooks, and course materials.
Gain peace of mind
Rest easy knowing our Android PDF SDK is completely secure and always up to date, backed by the reliable PDFium-based rendering engine. Features include end-to-end encryption to keep PDFs secure in transit and at rest, and digital signatures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards like HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC 2.
Compatibility
For cross-platform development, including support for building Android apps, we also offer SDKs for React Native and Flutter.
See it in action!
Don’t take our word for it. Experience our Android SDK today with PDF Viewer, our free demo app.
Examples
Easy code integration
1val uri = Uri.parse("file:///android_asset/my-document.pdf")
2val config = PdfActivityConfiguration.Builder(context).build()
3PdfActivity.showDocument(this, uri, config)1final var uri = Uri.parse("file:///android_asset/my-document.pdf");
2final var config = new PdfActivityConfiguration.Builder(context).build();
3PdfActivity.showDocument(this, uri, config);1override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
2 super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)
3 setOnContextualToolbarLifecycleListener(this)
4}
5
6override fun onPrepareContextualToolbar(toolbar: ContextualToolbar<*>) {
7 if (toolbar is AnnotationCreationToolbar) {
8 // Get the existing menu items so we can modify them.
9 val menuItems = toolbar.menuItems
10
11 // Find and remove the ink highlighter button from the toolbar.
12 val highlighterItem = menuItems.find { it.id == R.id.pspdf__annotation_creation_toolbar_item_ink_highlighter}
13 if (highlighterItem != null) {
14 menuItems.remove(highlighterItem)
15 }
16
17 // Replace the menu items.
18 toolbar.setMenuItems(menuItems)
19 }
20}
21
22override fun onDisplayContextualToolbar(toolbar: ContextualToolbar<*>) {}
23override fun onRemoveContextualToolbar(toolbar: ContextualToolbar<*>) {}1// Create the text on the first page.
2val freeTextAnnotation = FreeTextAnnotation(0, RectF(100f, 100f, 300f, 140f), "My Annotation")
3// Set the text color.
4freeTextAnnotation.color = Color.RED
5// Set the text size.
6freeTextAnnotation.textSize = 20f
7// Add it to the page.
8pdfFragment?.addAnnotationToPage(freeTextAnnotation, false)1// Create the text on the first page.
2final var freeTextAnnotation = new FreeTextAnnotation(0, new RectF(100, 100, 300, 140), "My Annotation");
3// Set the text color.
4freeTextAnnotation.setColor(Color.RED);
5// Set the text size.
6freeTextAnnotation.setTextSize(20f);
7// Add it to the page.
8getPdfFragment().addAnnotationToPage(freeTextAnnotation, false);Powered by Nutrient
We’re extremely proud of all the amazing apps that rely on Nutrient’s technology. Our main goal has always been providing developers with the highest-quality tools so they can focus on making the best apps possible.
Knowledge center
Pick your perfect solution
Nutrient SDKs are made to grow with your app. You can start with what you need now and add more tools later. With clear technical documentation and an intuitive API, you can get up and running in minutes.
Viewing
Open all documents with high fidelity in a well-designed viewer.
Open all documents with high fidelity in a well-designed viewer.
Markup
Improve the review process with a suite of annotation tools.
Improve the review process with a suite of annotation tools.
Collaboration
Bring real-time collaboration to your documents.
Bring real-time collaboration to your documents.
Editing
Modify documents and easily edit PDF text directly in your app.
Modify documents and easily edit PDF text directly in your app.
Forms
Easy for users to fill forms. Easy for you to create them programmatically.
Easy for users to fill forms. Easy for you to create them programmatically.
Signing
Streamline contract execution and approval workflows by enabling eSignatures and PDF digital signatures.
Streamline contract execution and approval workflows by enabling eSignatures and PDF digital signatures.
Generation
Effortlessly generate PDFs from HTML and DOCX.
Effortlessly generate PDFs from HTML and DOCX.
OCR and Data Extraction
Give new life to scanned documents by easily converting them into text that's selectable and searchable.
Give new life to scanned documents by easily converting them into text that's selectable and searchable.
Document Conversion
Easily convert any Office document, image, email, or webpage into a high-quality PDF.
Easily convert any Office document, image, email, or webpage into a high-quality PDF.
Security and Compliance
Protect sensitive information and meet regulatory requirements within your application.
Protect sensitive information and meet regulatory requirements within your application.
Frequently asked questions
Who can benefit from Nutrient?
Whether you’re an educator, architect, or tech professional, anyone requiring advanced document management, annotation, and rendering capabilities can benefit from Nutrient’s features.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. We offer a free trial so you can experience Nutrient’s capabilities firsthand. Contact us to get started.
Can I use Nutrient Android SDK with React Native?
Yes. Nutrient supports React Native for streamlined cross-platform development.
Does your Android PDF SDK include annotation tools?
Absolutely! Nutrient offers a full suite of annotation tools, empowering users to interact with documents like never before.
Is AndroidX supported?
Yes. Nutrient is fully compatible with the AndroidX library.
How do I integrate Nutrient into my app?
You can get started with just a few lines of code. Check out our getting started guide for all the details.
What is Nutrient Android SDK?
Nutrient Android SDK is a state-of-the-art toolkit that makes adding advanced PDF capabilities to Android apps effortless.
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Android PDF SDK
Want to bring advanced PDF features into your Android app without reinventing the wheel? The Nutrient Android PDF SDK delivers high-fidelity rendering, powerful annotation tools, and seamless integration — all designed to help you build innovative solutions faster.
What is an Android PDF SDK?
An Android PDF SDK is a set of software tools that lets you display, edit, and manage PDF documents directly within your Android app. Think of it like a virtual “printer-scanner” for your mobile software — only much faster and with far more functionality. By integrating an Android PDF SDK, you save time coding everything from scratch and offer your users a better, more seamless experience.
- Lets users view, annotate, and edit PDFs right inside your app.
- Simplifies document tasks like merging, splitting, or password-protecting PDFs.
- Saves development time with prebuilt, reliable PDF components.
- Ensures a consistent, high-fidelity viewing experience across Android devices.
How to choose the right Android PDF SDK software
Picking the best Android PDF SDK can feel like choosing the perfect tool from a fully stocked garage. You want something that delivers power and precision without the extra hassle. Focus on your app’s core needs first — such as rendering quality or annotation features — and then compare how different SDKs handle each requirement.
- Check if it supports all necessary PDF operations (e.g. annotation, forms, security).
- Review compatibility with AndroidX, React Native, or Flutter if you plan cross-platform apps.
- Confirm licensing terms and ongoing support.
- Look for examples or demos to determine ease of integration.
What are the best solutions to solve my Android PDF problem?
Plenty of PDF toolkits exist, each with its own strengths. The “best” solution largely depends on your use case. If you need basic viewing only, a lightweight SDK might do. If you want advanced editing, annotation, and encryption, you’ll need something with a broader feature set.
- Nutrient — Our comprehensive SDK, featuring advanced annotation, encryption, and cross-platform support.
- Free open source libraries — Good for simple features, but watch out for support gaps.
- Niche specialty SDKs — Excel at specific tasks like OCR, but may lack other core functions.
What are the benefits of using an Android PDF SDK with Nutrient?
Nutrient sets the standard for performance, reliability, and user-friendly integration. We’ve poured years of research and developer feedback into creating an SDK that’s easy to install, yet robust enough for major enterprises. You’ll get sleek rendering, advanced editing tools, and top-notch security in a single, streamlined package.
- Advanced annotation — Add notes, highlights, comments, or shapes to PDFs.
- High-fidelity rendering — Preserve fonts, images, and formatting perfectly.
- Effortless integration — Get started with a few lines of code — no rocket science required.
- Ongoing updates — Stay current with new Android features and industry regulations.
How do I integrate an Android PDF SDK into my existing mobile app?
Integration often involves adding the SDK as a module or library to your Android project and then calling a few setup methods. For Nutrient specifically, you can load PDFs from local storage, remote URLs, or even in-memory data. The idea is to keep your workflow smooth and your code clean.
- Add the SDK dependency in your Gradle settings.
- Initialize the SDK (e.g. with the
PdfActivity.showDocument(...)method). - Optionally set up password protection or advanced annotation features.
- Test on various devices to ensure consistent performance.
Using an Android PDF SDK can transform your application from a simple viewer to a powerful document management tool. By focusing on user-centric design, thorough security, and cross-platform compatibility, you’ll end up with an app that truly shines.