With the rollout of iOS 26, Apple has finally brought one of macOS’s most useful tools — the Preview app — to the iPhone. Long a go-to utility for Mac users, Preview is now available on iOS for the first time, giving iPhone users a native way to manage documents and images without needing third-party apps.
What You Can Do With the Preview App
The new Preview app serves as a central hub for viewing, sharing, and managing PDFs and images. Some of the standout features include:
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Scanning documents directly in the app
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Autofill for forms inside PDFs
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Exporting files in different formats or sizes
Best of all, you can launch it straight from your home screen just like any other app.
Editing Images and PDFs Made Easy
Apple has packed in a range of editing tools to make the app versatile. For images, you can:
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Crop, rotate, resize, or remove backgrounds
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Draw or annotate directly on photos
For PDFs, you can:
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Add text and signatures
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Annotate pages
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Crop documents
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Use search to quickly find specific content
Compatible Devices
The iOS 26 update, which includes the new Preview app, works with a wide range of iPhones. It supports:
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iPhone SE (2nd gen) and later
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iPhone 11 series and later
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Comes pre-installed on the iPhone 17 lineup
The Bottom Line
By bringing Preview to iOS, Apple has made managing PDFs and images on the iPhone much easier. Whether you’re signing forms, scanning documents, or editing photos, the Preview app puts powerful tools in your pocket.
