PDF

Portable Document Format

A file format developed by Adobe for presenting documents independently of software, hardware, and operating systems. PDFs preserve formatting and can contain text, images, and interactive elements.

Advantages

  • Universal compatibility
  • Preserves formatting
  • Small file size
  • Secure and password-protectable

Limitations

  • Difficult to edit
  • Not ideal for images only
  • Requires PDF reader

Common Uses

DocumentsFormsPresentationsEbooksPrint-ready files

Technical Details

Format Name
Portable Document Format
File Extension
.pdf
Typical File Size
50KB - 10MB for documents

Available Conversions