File extension .PDF
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Portable Document Format | Adobe Systems | Layout Files |
PDF (Portable Document Format) is a file format that can represent documents of any text, graphics, images and links in a manner independent of any application software, hardware, and operating system. It was created by Adobe Systems using its own PDL (Page Description Language). PDF utilizes modern encryption and compression algorithms in order to store the content of a document and provide multi-functional features such as textual annotations, text search, audio annotations etc.
Features
The PDF file format can be read using the Adobe Reader, Acrobat Reader or other third-party applications. PDF is also capable of storing any number of pages in a single file. Content can be formatted with hyperlinks, text boxes, forms, drawings, tables and several other elements. Furthermore, files in this format may include images, forms and navigation features. Finally, the latest version of Adobe Reader now supports encryption algorithms to protect documents from becoming modified or edited.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
Programs for LINUX system
Programs for Android system
Programs for IOS system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .PDF) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .PDF extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .PDF file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .PDF extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .PDF extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .PDF file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .PDF file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .PDF file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .PDF file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .PDF file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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