Preview (macOS)
Preview is an application developed by Apple Inc. for its macOS operating system. It is primarily used for viewing and editing PDF files and images. Preview is included with the macOS operating system and is the default application for opening these types of files.
Features[edit | edit source]
Preview offers a variety of features for both PDF and image files:
PDF Viewing and Editing[edit | edit source]
- **Viewing**: Preview allows users to view PDF documents, including multi-page documents, with options for zooming, rotating, and searching text.
- **Annotating**: Users can add annotations such as text, notes, highlights, and shapes to PDF documents.
- **Editing**: Basic editing features include merging multiple PDF files, rearranging pages, and deleting pages.
- **Signing**: Preview supports digital signatures, allowing users to sign documents using the trackpad, camera, or a saved signature.
Image Viewing and Editing[edit | edit source]
- **Viewing**: Preview supports a wide range of image formats, including JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and GIF.
- **Editing**: Basic image editing tools include cropping, resizing, rotating, and adjusting color and exposure.
- **Annotating**: Similar to PDF files, users can annotate images with text, shapes, and other markup tools.
Integration with macOS[edit | edit source]
Preview is tightly integrated with the macOS operating system, offering features such as:
- **Quick Look**: Allows users to quickly preview files without opening them in a full application.
- **Continuity**: Enables users to start editing a document on one Apple device and continue on another.
- **iCloud**: Supports saving and syncing documents across multiple Apple devices using iCloud.
History[edit | edit source]
Preview has been a part of macOS since its early versions. Over the years, it has received numerous updates and enhancements, making it a versatile tool for both casual and professional users.
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