Google is making it easier to edit PDFs on Chromebooks

 PDF of a lease agreement is on the screen.It’s been highlighted and signatures have been added.
I am salivating over how convenient this looks. | Image: Google

Starting next week, editing PDFs on a Chromebook is going to be a breeze. Users will be able to highlight text, fill out forms, sign documents, and add text annotations directly within the Gallery app.

Gallery is the default photo editing app on Chromebooks. Similar to Photos on Windows, it’s where a batch of photos first appears when you open it. Most Chromebooks don’t come with a PDF editor by default, and while free third-party options exist, their features tend to be limited, and editing directly in Gallery seems like it would involve significantly less hassle.

This could be a big help for students, a demographic among which Chromebooks are widely used. Not only could they more easily mark up texts and assignments but also they can...

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source https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/27/23280660/google-photos-chromebook-gallery-pdf-video-movie-editor-themes

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