'%3e%3cpath%20d='M8%200C12.4183%200%2016%203.58172%2016%208C16%2012.4183%2012.4183%2016%208%2016C3.58172%2016%200%2012.4183%200%208C0%203.58172%203.58172%200%208%200ZM11.6162%204.38379C11.2257%203.99337%2010.5927%203.99338%2010.2021%204.38379L8%206.58594L5.79785%204.38379C5.40732%203.99334%204.77429%203.99329%204.38379%204.38379C3.99331%204.77429%203.99335%205.40733%204.38379%205.79785L6.58594%208L4.38379%2010.2021C3.99348%2010.5927%203.99341%2011.2257%204.38379%2011.6162C4.77426%2012.0066%205.40734%2012.0065%205.79785%2011.6162L8%209.41406L10.2021%2011.6162C10.5927%2012.0066%2011.2257%2012.0067%2011.6162%2011.6162C12.0067%2011.2257%2012.0066%2010.5927%2011.6162%2010.2021L9.41406%208L11.6162%205.79785C12.0066%205.40735%2012.0066%204.77429%2011.6162%204.38379Z'%20fill='%23080E17'%20fill-opacity='0.46'/%3e%3c/g%3e%3cdefs%3e%3cclipPath%20id='clip0_3761_713'%3e%3crect%20width='16'%20height='16'%20fill='white'/%3e%3c/clipPath%3e%3c/defs%3e%3c/svg%3e)
How to Fix Garbled Hindi Text in PDFs on iOS Devices
Question details
Users experience garbled or incorrectly displayed Hindi text when attempting to view PDF documents using the Acrobat application on iOS devices.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- iOS
- Scenario
- Opening and reading a PDF file containing Hindi scripts on an iPhone or iPad.
- Observed behavior
- The Hindi text fails to render properly, displaying as garbled characters, broken ligatures, or unreadable symbols instead of the correct font.
Ensure your iOS device is updated to the latest operating system version and verify if the display issue occurs with all Hindi PDF files or just one specific document.
Install Hindi Language Support on iOS
Adding Hindi to your device's language settings downloads the necessary system fonts, which often resolves text rendering issues in PDF readers.
Mobile PDF readers often rely on the operating system's native font libraries to render non-embedded complex scripts. Installing the language pack directly on your device gives Acrobat the resources it needs to correctly display Hindi characters.
Unlock your iPhone or iPad and tap on the 'Settings' app from your home screen.
Scroll down and tap on 'General', then select 'Language & Region'.
Tap on 'Add Language...' and type 'Hindi' into the search bar. Select Hindi from the search results to add it to your preferred languages.
Force close the Acrobat app by swiping up from the bottom of your screen and swiping the app away. Reopen Acrobat and load your PDF to check if the text now displays correctly.
Check and Update Adobe Acrobat
Updating the Acrobat app ensures you have the latest bug fixes related to complex script rendering on mobile devices.
View Hindi PDFs Flawlessly with WPS Office
If your current PDF reader continues to display garbled text, WPS Office offers a robust built-in PDF reader for iOS that accurately renders complex scripts like Hindi, ensuring your documents look exactly as intended without extra configuration.
- 1. Install WPS Office: Download and install WPS Office for free from the App Store on your iOS device.
- 2. Open the App: Launch WPS Office and grant necessary file access permissions so it can read your documents.
- 3. Locate Your PDF: Tap the 'Files' tab or the '+' icon to browse your device or cloud storage for the PDF containing the Hindi text.
- 4. View the Document: Tap the PDF file to open it in the WPS PDF viewer and enjoy clear, correctly rendered text.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do complex scripts like Hindi appear garbled in mobile PDFs?
Garbled text usually occurs when a PDF is saved without properly embedded fonts, or when the mobile app and operating system lack the specific native font files required to render complex ligatures correctly.
How can I check if fonts are properly embedded in my PDF file?
You can verify font embedding by opening the PDF on a desktop computer using a reader like WPS Office. Go to the Document Properties (usually Ctrl+D) and look under the 'Fonts' tab to ensure all Hindi fonts are marked as 'Embedded Subset'.
Will saving the file as a flattened PDF fix the text issues?
Yes. If you flatten the PDF or use a 'Print to PDF' feature on a computer before sending it to your mobile device, the text is converted into fixed graphical elements. This permanently preserves the layout and bypasses mobile text rendering issues.
Does WPS Office for iOS natively support complex script languages?
Yes, WPS Office utilizes advanced text rendering engines that provide excellent native support for complex scripts like Hindi, Arabic, and Thai when viewing or editing documents on mobile devices.
