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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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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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import com.foxit.sdk.PDFViewCtrl;
import com.foxit.sdk.common.Constants;
import com.foxit.sdk.common.fxcrt.RectF;
import com.foxit.sdk.common.fxcrt.RectFArray;
import com.foxit.sdk.pdf.PDFDoc;
import com.foxit.sdk.pdf.PDFPage;
import com.foxit.sdk.pdf.TextSearch;
import com.foxit.sdk.pdf.annots.Annot;
import com.foxit.sdk.pdf.annots.Note;
import com.foxit.sdk.pdf.annots.QuadPoints;
import com.foxit.sdk.pdf.annots.QuadPointsArray;
import com.foxit.sdk.pdf.annots.TextMarkup;
import com.foxit.sdk.common.fxcrt.PointF;

// Define path
String pdfpath = "xxx/Sample.pdf";

// Create PDF from scratch
PDFDoc doc = new PDFDoc(pdfpath);
doc.load(null);

// Get first page of document
PDFPage pdfPage = doc.getPage(1);

// Create rectangle
RectF rect = new RectF(100, 100, 120, 120);
Note note = new Note(pdfPage.addAnnot(Annot.e_Note, rect));
note.setIconName("Comment");

// Set border color to blue
note.setBorderColor(0xff0000ff);

// Add some content
note.setContent("Foxit PDF SDK");

// Reset appearance

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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 Studio

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C++

Kotlin

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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.

Documentation Home Developer Guide for Android

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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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Add-ons

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

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

Achieve full 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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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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