How to Use Your JM Press PDF Templates on Tablets

Our templates are locked for protection. That means:

  • You can write on them, type, highlight, or annotate.

  • You can rearrange or duplicate pages in most apps.

  • You cannot change the underlying design, text, or elements.

  • You cannot unlock or edit the base file.

Below are step-by-step instructions for the most popular apps.

1. Adobe Acrobat / Reader (iPad & Android)

Pricing:

  • Free: view, highlight, comment, annotate with stylus.

  • Paid (Acrobat Premium/Pro): needed only if you want advanced editing — not required for JM Press templates since they are locked.

How to set single-page view (no sliding):

  1. Open the PDF in Acrobat Reader.

  2. Tap anywhere on the screen to bring up the toolbar.

  3. Tap the View Mode icon (page icon, or … menu).

  4. Select Single Page.

    • This makes each page snap in place when swiping.

  5. Optional: In app Settings → Page Display, set “Single Page” as the default view.

With your JM Press template: you can write on it, highlight, and save progress — no subscription needed for that.

2. Notability (iPad only)

Pricing:

  • Free download with limited features.

  • Subscription or one-time purchase unlocks unlimited imports and tools.

  • For JM Press templates, you’ll need at least the basic paid version to write on and save your work long-term.

How to set single-page view:

  1. Import the PDF into Notability.

  2. Tap the … menu (top right).

  3. Choose View Options → Paginated (Single Page).

  4. Make sure Page Transition is set to “Paginated.”

With your JM Press template: you can handwrite, type notes, and duplicate pages — but not edit the locked design.

3. GoodNotes (iPad only)

Pricing:

  • Free version allows only a few notebooks.

  • Subscription or one-time purchase (GoodNotes 6) is required for unlimited templates.

  • To use JM Press templates regularly, you’ll need the full (paid) version.

How to set single-page view:

  1. Open the PDF in GoodNotes.

  2. Tap More (…) → View Options.

  3. Set Scrolling Direction → Vertical.

  4. Under Page View, choose Single Page View.

  5. (Optional) In Settings → Document Editing, set this as default.

With your JM Press template: you can duplicate/rearrange pages, write on them, and save — but cannot change the locked content.

4. Xodo (iPad & Android)

Pricing:

  • Free for core features: annotate, write, highlight, save.

  • No subscription required for using JM Press templates.

How to set single-page view:

  1. Open your PDF in Xodo.

  2. Tap the center of the screen → toolbar appears.

  3. Tap the View Mode icon (page icon or ⋮ menu).

  4. Choose Single Page (not Continuous).

With your JM Press template: you can write, highlight, and save freely. Content stays locked.

Quick Summary

  • Adobe Reader: Free, works on iPad + Android. Single Page mode available. Pro subscription only needed for editing (not relevant since templates are locked).

  • Notability: iPad only. Requires paid version for regular use. Paginated view = best.

  • GoodNotes: iPad only. Requires paid upgrade for unlimited imports. Vertical + Single Page view recommended.

  • Xodo: Free on iPad + Android. Supports single-page view.