How to Open Google Drive Files in Adobe Fill & Sign
Question details
The user is unable to select and open PDF files from Google Drive within the Adobe Fill & Sign app, although uploading completed documents to Google Drive works fine.
- Product
- Adobe Fill & Sign
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to browse and open a PDF stored in Google Drive to fill and sign on a mobile device.
- Observed behavior
- Google Drive is missing or cannot be selected as a file source when opening a document in the Adobe Fill & Sign app.
Ensure that the Google Drive app is installed and logged in on your mobile device, and check that you have a stable internet connection to access cloud files.
Use Fill & Sign within Adobe Acrobat Reader
Since the standalone Adobe Fill & Sign app may have cloud integration issues, using the built-in Fill & Sign feature inside the main Adobe Acrobat Reader app is the most reliable workaround.
Adobe has integrated the Fill & Sign functionality directly into the primary Acrobat Reader mobile app. Accessing your cloud files through Acrobat Reader usually bypasses the Google Drive connection bug found in the standalone app.
Download and launch the Adobe Acrobat Reader app from your device's app store.
Navigate to the 'Files' tab and select 'Google Drive' from your connected storage locations.
Browse your Google Drive folders and tap the PDF file you need to sign to open it.
Tap the blue 'Edit' (pencil) icon in the bottom right corner, select 'Fill & Sign', and complete your document.
Fill and Sign PDFs Directly from Google Drive with WPS Office
If Adobe apps continue to fail when connecting to Google Drive, WPS Office provides a robust, all-in-one PDF solution. It seamlessly integrates with Google Drive, allowing you to open, fill, sign, and save PDF forms effortlessly.
- 1. Connect Google Drive: Open the WPS Office mobile app, go to the 'Open' tab, and select 'Add Cloud Storage' to link your Google Drive account.
- 2. Open the PDF File: Navigate through your connected Google Drive folders and tap the PDF you want to sign.
- 3. Fill and Sign: Tap 'Tools' at the bottom, select the 'PDF Edit' or 'Fill & Sign' option, and easily add your signature or text to the document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't Google Drive showing up in my Adobe Fill & Sign app?
This is often caused by integration bugs or deprecated support in the standalone Adobe Fill & Sign app. Adobe is migrating most features to the main Acrobat Reader app, which has better cloud support.
Can I save a signed document back to Google Drive if I can't open it from there?
Yes. Many users report that while opening files from Google Drive fails, you can still use the 'Share' or 'Export' function in the app to upload the completed, signed document back to your Google Drive.
Are there other free apps that support filling and signing PDFs from Google Drive?
Yes, alternatives like WPS Office offer excellent cloud integration with Google Drive, allowing you to open, fill, sign, and save PDF files natively without switching between different applications.
