How to Email Multiple PDFs from Acrobat Reader on iOS
Question details
The user wants to know how to send multiple PDF files in a single email using the Adobe Acrobat Reader app on an iPhone.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Device & OS
- iOS
- Scenario
- Sharing several PDF documents via email from a mobile device.
- Observed behavior
- Acrobat Reader for iOS does not natively support attaching and sending multiple documents in one email directly through its share menu.
Ensure that you have an active email account configured in the default Mail app on your iPhone so you can successfully compose and send messages with attachments.
Attach Multiple PDFs Directly Using the iOS Mail App
Since Acrobat Reader does not support sending multiple files at once, the most effective workaround is to compose an email and manually attach the files from your device's storage.
Instead of initiating the email from within the Acrobat Reader app, you can use the built-in iOS Mail app to attach multiple PDF files to a single message.
Open the Mail app on your iPhone and tap the 'Compose' button to start a new email.
Tap inside the email body, then tap the '<' arrow on the predictive text bar to reveal the formatting menu. Select the 'Document' (paper) icon to attach a file.
In the Files interface, navigate to 'On My iPhone' and open the 'Acrobat' folder. Tap 'Select' in the top right corner, choose the multiple PDFs you want to send, and tap 'Open' to attach them to your email.
Share a Single PDF from Acrobat Reader
If you only need to send one document at a time, you can easily use the built-in share feature directly within the Acrobat Reader app.
Combine Multiple Documents into a Single PDF
You can merge several PDF documents into one single file before sharing it to simplify the email process.
Combine and Share PDFs Seamlessly with WPS Office
WPS Office offers comprehensive PDF tools for iOS users, allowing you to read, edit, merge, and easily share multiple PDF documents without needing a paid subscription or complex workarounds.
- 1. Install WPS Office: Download and launch the free WPS Office app on your iPhone.
- 2. Access PDF Tools: Navigate to the 'Tools' tab at the bottom and select 'Merge PDF' under the PDF processing section.
- 3. Select and merge files: Select the multiple PDF files you wish to combine from your device storage and tap 'Merge' to instantly create a single document.
- 4. Share the merged document: Open the newly merged PDF and tap the 'Share' icon to email it directly to your recipient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I select multiple PDFs to email directly within Acrobat Reader for iOS?
The mobile version of Adobe Acrobat Reader for iOS is designed primarily to share the document that is currently open on your screen. It currently does not feature a multi-file selection tool for direct email sharing, requiring users to attach files manually through their email app.
What is the difference between sending an 'Original' or 'Flattened' copy?
An 'Original' copy sends the PDF exactly as it is, preserving editable form fields, signatures, and annotations. A 'Flattened' copy locks all comments, annotations, and form fields directly into the document's visual layer so they cannot be altered or interacted with by the recipient.
How do I access PDFs stored in Acrobat Reader from the iOS Mail app?
When attaching a document in the iOS Mail app, tap the 'Browse' tab at the bottom of the Files menu and navigate to 'On My iPhone'. You will see an 'Acrobat' folder where all your downloaded and saved Acrobat Reader PDFs are stored.
