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Javelin PDF Reader is a free Apple iOS/iPadOS program that provides facilities for viewing standard PDF files, and for viewing encrypted (secure) versions of PDF files in formats (.drmz, .drmx) created for use with the Drumlin Digital Rights Management (DRM) service. As with other Javelin secure PDF readers, a full range of functionality is included, with full support of downloadable and built-in catalogs.
| Topics | Details |
|---|---|
| Documentation | User guide as PDF |
| Kits | Available free from the Apple App Store |
| Versions | Javelin (no registration required) |
| PDF File types | PDF, DRMZ, DRMX |
| File sizes | All, 1,000+ pages, up to 100MBs but <64Mb recommended for faster downloads and better app behavior on older mobile devices |
| Page sizes | All - A4/US Letter or smaller recommended for ease of viewing |
| Security | Password to open (PDF); DRM protected encrypted files (authorization options: codes); no Javascript or embedded or attached files permitted |
| Zooming | Gesture and double-tap based (max 5x) |
| Page formats | Single page, dual page, vertical scrolling, horizontal scrolling |
| Display modes | Standard (Normal) and Dark mode |
| Outlines | Yes (multi-level), via CONTENTS icon |
| Bookmarks | Yes, user definable and displayed on multi-page layout option |
| Thumbnails | Yes |
| Hyperlinks | Internal and external links (must be explicitly defined in PDF) |
| Text search | Yes, fast free text search with highlighted hits |
| Highlighting | Yes, highlight rectangular areas |
| Annotations | Yes, text boxes |
| Built-in downloader | Yes, for PDF, DRMZ, DRMX files and downloadable xml and zipped xml catalogs |
| Catalog handling | Yes, built-in and downloadable xml and zipped xml catalogs |
| Screen capture protection | No |
| Accessibility | Zooming |
| Page rotation | By device rotation |
| Watermarking | Static and dynamic watermarking support (single and multi-line text); screen and print variants |
| Page selection | scrolling, thumbnail selection, contents navigation, up/down (page view history) |
| Printing | No |
| Forms | No |
| Touch screens | Yes, as standard (gestures and double-tap) |
| Automation | Deep URL handling for automated app invocation and document display/authorization (bespoke) |
| Branding | No |
| Languages | No, system messages in local language |
| Usage tracking | Event tracking for secured files |
| Logged data | Yes, host-based log data |
| PDF Library | Apple iOS/iPadOS PDF library |
| License | Freeware, General license conditions |
| Signing authority | Apple App Store approved app |