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    Foxit PDF SDK for Android

    Creating, viewing and editing PDF files on Android devices has never been easier than with our modern, easy-to-use PDF SDK for Android. Our built-in UI Extension component helps ship products quickly, even if your team of developers has limited knowledge of PDF. Powered by Fx Core™ technology, PDF SDK for Android has never been faster.

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    amazon
    bank of america
    google
    ibm
    intel
    jpmorgan
    nasdaq
    tsb
    microsoft
    wells fargo

    The best tools for developers

    Fast Integration

    Using Android Studio developers can use our Android PDF SDK in a variety of languages such as Java, Kotlin or C++. With JavaScript you can use our Cordova or React Native binding libraries for more native development. Foxit provides all the essentials for an Android developer to use our technology with ease. Simply put, our core API makes our product easily accessible for developers of all levels and experience.

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    // Load an existing PDF and add a note annotation with a custom color at a specified position on the first page Library.initialize("your_sn", "your_key"); PDFDoc doc = new PDFDoc("/sdcard/sample.pdf"); doc.load(null); PDFPage page = doc.getPage(0); Note note = new Note(page.addAnnot(Annot.e_Note, new RectF(100, 500, 120, 520))); note.setIconName("Comment"); note.setBorderColor(0xFFCC00); // Custom color (RGB) note.setContent("This is a sticky note"); note.resetAppearanceStream(); // Reset appearance stream after modification doc.saveAs("/sdcard/sample_with_note.pdf", PDFDoc.e_SaveFlagNormal);

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    Built for Android

    Requires Android 4.x or newer; 32/64-bit ARM (armeabi-v7a/arm64-v8a) or 32-bit Intel x86 CPU.

    Android

    Android

    Android Studio

    Android Studio

    Java

    Java

    C++

    C++

    Kotlin

    Kotlin

    Cordova

    Cordova

    React

    React

    Developer Benefits

    Designed for Faster Development

    Native UI

    Our Android PDF SDK is built with developers in mind. We provide a built-in PDF viewer which will half your development while allowing you to customize your viewer to your requirements and brand.

    Easy to Integrate

    Our Android PDF library is fully compliant with Google’s policies for app developers using third-party components, meaning your apps will be approved on Play Store faster. Foxit PDF SDK for Android 6.x offers 64-bit support, which is mandatory starting August 1st, 2019.

    Device-agnostic

    Anything from smart watches, to phones, to Chromebooks, to even cars – Foxit PDF SDK renders documents inside your application just like you expected them.

    Powered by Foxit’s Core Technology

    The core technology of Foxit PDF SDK has been around for years and is trusted by a large number of well-known companies. Foxit’s powerful engine makes document viewing fast and consistent across all platforms.

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    Key Features

    Everything You Need in One SDK

    Smart Forms

    Enable seamless PDF form completion across the Android ecosystem. Experience faster form handling that transforms your workflow and keeps productivity flowing smoothly on the go.

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    Digital Signature

    Bring modern signing experiences to Android apps. Sign PDFs anytime and anywhere, replacing outdated print-and-sign steps with a faster digital workflow.

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    PDF Annotations

    Turn Android devices into powerful document review tools. Annotate, comment, and share feedback on PDFs while staying productive on the go.

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    Robust functionality

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    Viewing & Rendering

    Support high-fidelity PDF viewing and rendering with optimized mobile performance to deliver clear and responsive document experiences for Android users.

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    Full-Text Search

    Support fast full-text search for PDF documents, languages, and encoding types, powered by an SQLite-based search engine that helps users find content quickly in digital repositories on Android devices.

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    Premium extensions

    Add-ons

    XFA Forms

    XFA Forms

    XFA Forms are XML-based forms wrapped inside a PDF. Securely capture, present, move, process, output, update and print information associated with static and dynamic XFA forms. Simplify your data sharing, transportation and availability with XFA.

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    Digital Rights Management

    Digital Rights Management

    Keep your PDF documents secure by connecting your application and files to Microsoft’s Rights Management Services platform natively. Foxit PDF SDK also integrates with your IRM and DRM solution.

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    Redaction

    Redaction

    Achieve GDPR-compliance by programmatically searching and sensoring sensitive information in your documents for legal or security purposes. Keep your customer and employee information safe.

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    Perform specific tasks

    Function Specific Products

    Foxit Android PDF SDK

    Our Android PDF Reader is built with our PDF SDK for Android and free to download from the Google Play Store.

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    Our sales engineers are PDF experts and coders by trade. They'll answer any technical questions, help you build a proof of concept, and create a license that suits your needs.

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    Try our advanced PDF technology on your chosen platform(s), completely free, for 30 days.