PDF Editing Issues

How to Export, Share, and Annotate PDFs in Acrobat Reader for iOS

Nimra Malik Oct 19, 2026 868 views

Question details

The user is experiencing difficulties exporting and sharing PDFs to BlueMail, as well as finding it inconvenient to change annotation colors after migrating from Android to iOS.

How to Export, Share, and Annotate PDFs in Acrobat Reader for iOS

Product: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Device & OS: iOS
Scenario: Trying to share PDF documents via email apps like BlueMail and marking up text using highlighter, underline, and pen tools on an iPhone or iPad.
Observed behavior: PDF files fail to export or share correctly to the designated email client, and the interface for changing pen and highlight colors appears cumbersome compared to the Android version.

Before you start

Ensure your iOS device is connected to the internet and that you have your Apple ID credentials ready, as you may need to update your application from the App Store.

Solution 1Recommended

Update the App and Verify iOS Permissions

Fix export and sharing failures by ensuring you are running the latest version of the app natively downloaded for iOS, and that it has the necessary permissions.

When switching from Android to iOS, apps cannot be directly transferred; they must be freshly downloaded from the Apple App Store. An outdated or improperly installed app can cause sharing extensions, like exporting to BlueMail, to fail.

Install the latest version

Open the App Store on your iOS device, search for Acrobat Reader, and tap 'Update' or 'Get' to ensure you have the newest native iOS release.

Check app permissions

Go to your iOS Settings, scroll down to find the Acrobat Reader app, and verify that it has permission to access your files and share data.

Test the sharing extension

Open a PDF, tap the 'Share' icon, and swipe through the app list to select BlueMail. If it does not appear, tap 'More' to add it to your sharing favorites.

Update the App and Verify iOS Permissions

Interface Differences: While the core functionality between Android and iOS is identical, the sharing menus and icon placements are dictated by the iOS operating system.

Solution 2

Access and Customize Annotation Tools

Learn the correct sequence to access the markup toolbar and change colors for pens, highlights, and underlines on the iOS interface.

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Easily Annotate and Share PDFs on iOS with WPS Office

If you find your current PDF reader's interface confusing or struggle with sharing files to third-party apps on iOS, WPS Office provides a highly intuitive and powerful PDF editor. It perfectly adapts to iOS, making annotation customization and file sharing completely seamless.

1. Download WPS Office: Get WPS Office from the iOS App Store and open your PDF document within the app.
2. Access Annotation Tools: Tap 'Edit' or navigate to the 'Annotation' tab at the top of the screen to reveal all markup tools.
3. Customize and Markup: Select the highlighter or pen. A floating color palette will immediately appear, allowing you to switch colors in a single tap.
4. Share with Ease: Tap the 'Share' button to instantly export the annotated PDF to BlueMail, Apple Mail, or any other app installed on your device.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why won't my PDF share to my email app on iOS?

This usually happens if the email app (like BlueMail) isn't enabled in your iOS share sheet. Tap 'Share', scroll to the far right of the app icons, tap 'More', and toggle on your preferred email client.

Do I need to repurchase or transfer my Android PDF app to iOS?

You cannot directly transfer apps between Android and iOS. You must download the iOS version from the Apple App Store. If you had a premium subscription tied to an account, logging in on the iOS app will restore your premium features.

How do I change the highlight color in an iOS PDF reader?

In most iOS PDF editors, you must first select the highlight tool from the markup toolbar, then look for a color wheel or palette icon. Tapping this will open the color options before you apply the highlight to the text.

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