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Can't open PDF files in iBooks on my iPad

When I open a PDF file in Safari the file displays fine. When I touch the "Open in iBooks" button the PDF flashes briefly on the iBooks bookshelf, then disappears. I have tried this over and over the with the same results.

Previously, I was able to get the PDF's to stay on the book shelf after 3 tries. Rebooting the iPad corrects the problem for getting only one PDF on the bookshelf, then no other PDF's will come into iBooks until I reboot. Since I have dozens of file to get into iBooks rebooting is not a viable solution.

Anyone else having this problem? My iBooks is version 2.1.1 (908)

Richard

iPad 2, iOS 5.1

Posted on Apr 22, 2012 6:49 AM

154 replies

WizOfGoz

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Jan 30, 2014 5:39 PM in response to GabrielePico

I am having this trouble just recently. when I press and hold on the preview in the email I only get the option to Save Image or Copy like it thinks the PDF is a picture file or something. Everything was working fine up until a few weeks ago. ANy help appreciated.

Apr 11, 2014 10:07 PM in response to Rich4205

Set up your email on your iPad and try emailing it to yourself, I was having all the same issues, and this worked amazing for me, sorry if it doesnt work for you all but it worked for me 😀

Apr 12, 2014 6:20 AM in response to Duckie_21

The email option works for me, but I have to transfer 145 PDFs from my old iPhone tech library to other devices. Just syncing with my computer in iTunes worked in earlier OS versions. Have been to Genius Bar (hah!) twice with this problem and the Resident Geniuses want me to bring in my monster iMac. Have walked the RGs thru the problem on the store Macs and told them about the Community Discussions. Cupertino appears either not to listen or to care. The problem usually is NOT with a specific computer, but with the OS so-called upgrades on my iPhone and iPads and computers. I have six Macs with bridged OS and have tested this problem. It is with great trepidation I consider "upgrading" one iMac to Maverick.

I have Dropbox on everything, but it is not useful for my technical purposes.

Apr 12, 2014 6:24 AM in response to Rich4205

The email option for "open in iBooks" works for me, but I have to transfer 145 PDFs from my old iPhone tech library to other devices. Reminds me of cleaning a tennis court with a toothbrush. Just syncing with my computer in iTunes worked in earlier OS versions. Have been to Genius Bar (hah!) twice with this problelm and the Resident Geniuses want me to bring in my monster iMac. Have walked the RGs thru the problem on the store Macs and told them about the Community Discussions. Cupertino appears either not to listen or to care. The problem usually is NOT with a specific computer, but with the OS so-called upgrades on my iPhone and iPads and computers. I have six Macs with bridged OS and have tested this problem. It is with great trepidation I consider "upgrading" one iMac to Maverick.

I have Dropbox on everything, but it is not useful for my technical purposes. Too many ways to spend money buying space on servers in the sky (clouds).

Can't open PDF files in iBooks on my iPad