Can I install the UYAP editor on my phone?

The UYAP editor is distributed for desktop computers. On a phone, the practical option is to convert the document to Word or PDF.

Can I open it without an internet connection?

An internet connection is required because the conversion is done on the server. Once you've converted and downloaded the document, you can read it offline.

Is a large file size a problem?

Typical petition and report sizes cause no problems. Documents with many images may take a little longer to convert.

How do I open a UDF file on a phone? Android and iPhone

Phones have no built-in app that opens the UDF format directly. That's why you get a "this file can't be opened" warning when you tap the file.

The fastest solution is to convert the document to Word or PDF in your phone's browser. You don't need to download an app or create an account.

To convert right away: select your file and download it in seconds. No sign-up, no software to install.

UDF ↔ Word converter UDF ↔ PDF converter

Step by step: opening UDF on a phone

Download the document to your phone. If it came by email, save the attachment; if you downloaded it from UYAP, it's in your Downloads folder.
Open the UDF ↔ Word converter page in your phone's browser.
Tap the file selection area and find the .udf file you downloaded.
When the conversion is done, download the file.
Tap the downloaded .docx file to open it with the office app on your phone.

Should you choose Word or PDF?

If you'll only read the document or send it to someone, PDF is the better choice: it looks the same on every phone and opens in the built-in viewer.

If you'll make changes to it, choose Word. If you don't have an office app on your phone, go with PDF.

If you can't find the file on Android

Check the Downloads folder; your browser saves downloads there.
In the file picker, you can reach your phone's storage through the "Browse" or "More" option.
Saving the attachment directly from your email app makes it visible in your file manager.

If you can't find the file on iPhone

In the Files app, check the "On My iPhone" section.
Long-press the attachment in your email and tap "Save to Files".
In Safari, once the download is complete, you can reach the file from the download icon in the address bar.

Frequently asked questions

Can I install the UYAP editor on my phone?: The UYAP editor is distributed for desktop computers. On a phone, the practical option is to convert the document to Word or PDF.
Can I open it without an internet connection?: An internet connection is required because the conversion is done on the server. Once you've converted and downloaded the document, you can read it offline.
Is a large file size a problem?: Typical petition and report sizes cause no problems. Documents with many images may take a little longer to convert.