PDF document

[deniska]

Steps to reproduce

• Download any PDF file from Safari into my Obsidian vault using “Share → Save to files → (Choosing where vault is located) → Save”
• Try to view that file inside Obsidian app

Did you follow the troubleshooting guide? [Y/N]

Yes

Expected result

To see the PDF file

Actual result

I see a black screen and “0 of 0” page count

Environment

SYSTEM INFO:
Operating system: ios 15.0 (Apple iPhone)
Obsidian version: 1.4.8 (107)
API version: v1.3.7
Login status: logged in
Catalyst license: none
Live preview: on
Legacy editor: off
Base theme: dark
Community theme: none
Snippets enabled: 0
Restricted mode: on

RECOMMENDATIONS:
none

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Additional information

I tried it with A Simple PDF File - on my Windows app it displays correctly, but not on iOS

I can see the file using “Share → Quick view”, but not on Obsidian app

[WhiteNoise]

can you update iOS?

[deniska]

I’d like to, but more recent iOS versions are not compatible with other software I use

[WhiteNoise]

I think this due to the older iOS version you use. You could try to use the latest iOS 15.x that works with you other software. like 15.7.9.

[CawlinTeffid]

I’m able to view that PDF.

I was able to reproduce the problem on the first PDF I tried in my vault, but it turned out to be a 0KB file that also doesn’t work in Quick Look. I haven’t explored further yet to see if I have any valid PDFs that won’t display.

[deniska]

I updated my iOS version to the latest available, and all PDF documents started appearing as they should