Jack Wallen\ZDNET

ZDNET key takeaways

You don't have to install third-party apps to create PDFs.

The process is built in and free to use.

Use caution when creating PDFs of sensitive information.

At some point, you're going to need to create and send a PDF document from your Android phone. To make that happen, I'm sure you've scoured the Google Play Store, only to wonder, "Which app is best and safest?"

With reports of malicious apps found on both Android and iOS, it's become crucial that you place security at the top of your list. That's why I always recommend you try the preinstalled apps before heading to the store.

Also: I tried Google's new desktop app for Windows, and I'll never search the old way again

Such is the case with creating PDFs on Android from paper documents. You don't have to install any software, because the ability is baked right into the Google Drive app.…