PDF File Format

Portable Document Format - PDF - Portable Document Format

Basic Information

File Extension
.pdf
Full Name
Portable Document Format
Format Category
Professional Images
MIME Type
application/pdf

Technical Specifications

Compression Method
Multiple compression algorithms
Color Support
Full color, grayscale, monochrome
Transparency Support
Supported

Format Introduction

PDF (Portable Document Format) is a file format developed by Adobe used to present documents independently of application software, hardware, and operating systems. PDF files can contain text, images, vector graphics, forms, and multimedia content.

Main Features

  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Preserves document formatting
  • Supports encryption and digital signatures
  • Embeddable fonts
  • Supports interactive forms
  • Can contain multimedia content

Use Cases

  • Document archiving and distribution
  • Official documents and contracts
  • E-books and manuals
  • Print-ready files
  • Forms and reports

Browser Support

Chrome
Supported
Firefox
Supported
Safari
Supported
Edge
Supported

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