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In iPadOS 26, Preview’s 3D magnifying loupe is finally yours to play with

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 12, 2025

iPadOS 26 brings a new time-waster: You can pick up the 3D magnifying loupe in Preview and drag it around and play with it like a digital fidget spinner.

How to stop PDFs and images from opening in the Preview app on iOS 26

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated September 24, 2025

Learn how to stop images and PDF documents stored in the Files app on your iPhone and iPad from opening in Apple’s new Preview app on iOS 26 and iPadOS 26.

Apple said to bring the Mac’s Preview app to the iPhone with iOS 26

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 6, 2025

The built-in Preview app from the Mac should expand to the iPhone and iPad with Apple's iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 updates to let you manage PDFs.

Plex rolls out a preview of its redesigned Apple TV app

Christian Zibreg ∙ January 22, 2025

The media center software Plex has launched a preview of its redesigned Apple TV app while announcing public profiles and other new features.

How to export and save a Mac app icon as an image file

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated February 6, 2025

Learn how to extract icons of any Mac apps and save them in ubiquitous bitmap image formats such as PNG, JPG, and more.

How to add notes and speech bubbles to your PDF documents on Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Ankur Thakur ∙ May 11, 2023

Learn how to add comments, references, extra information, formulas, and hints to your PDF documents using notes and speech bubbles on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

How to view, extract, and save frames of a GIF as individual images on Mac and iOS

Ankur Thakur ∙ May 1, 2023

Learn how to separate different frames of a GIF and save each frame as an individual image on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

How to highlight, underline, and strikethrough text in PDF documents on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Ankur Thakur ∙ April 26, 2023

Learn how to highlight, underline, and strikethrough text in PDF files on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, making it easy to keep track of important information or annotate documents. This article provides a step-by-step guide to using these useful features for free.

Fix image or PDF not opening in Preview on Mac

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated June 18, 2026

When you double-click an image or a PDF in a Finder folder on Mac, it should automatically open in the built-in Apple Preview app, as that’s the default macOS app to view photos and PDFs. However, if you can’t open these files on Mac, here are all the solutions to fix it.