NimboPages are drawn as you scroll, so even long documents open quickly. The built-in search finds every match in the document, counts them and highlights each one on its page; the text can also be selected and copied.
How it works
- Drop the PDF or choose it.
- Scroll, zoom, or type a page number to jump to it.
- Search with the search box (⌘F / Ctrl+F): Enter and Shift+Enter go through the matches.
Supported files
Input: one PDF. Output: none (reading only).
Up to 400 MB per PDF on a computer, 150 MB on iPhone and iPad. Larger files depend on your device's memory.
When to use it
- Read a PDF on a computer that has no PDF app.
- Check a confidential document without opening it in a cloud service.
- Copy a passage from a long PDF.
Quality and limitations
- Form fields are shown but can't be filled here: use Fill PDF form.
- Scanned pages have no selectable text.
Common issues
- Search doesn't find a word I can see.
- That page is probably scanned (a picture): it has no text to search. It needs text recognition (OCR) first, for example in Nimbo for iPhone.
- The text looks pixelated when zoomed.
- Pages are redrawn sharply at each zoom level after a moment.
Private by design
This tool runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript. Your file is read and processed on your device and is never uploaded to a server. Closing the tab discards everything.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PDF uploaded?
No. It is read directly from your device by your browser.
Can I print from the reader?
Use your PDF app or the browser's own viewer to print; this reader focuses on reading privately.
Does it work on phones?
Yes, in Safari and Chrome on iPhone and Android.