The full form of PDF is Portable Document Format. PDF is a file format developed in the 1990s by Abode for viewing files, such as text and image formatting, independently of application software, hardware, and operating systems. In other words, it is a file type without a program, hardware, or operating system that is used to securely present and exchange information. A PDF is a file type that collects all the parts of a printed document as an electronic image that can be viewed, browsed, printed, or forwarded to others.
PDF files are developed using Adobe Acrobat, Acrobat Capture or similar. Acrobat Reader is required to view and use the files. Once downloaded, the reader will automatically launch whenever you want to open a PDF file. For files where you want to preserve the original graphic appearance online, such as newspaper columns, document formats, flyers, etc., PDF files are incredibly useful.
Advantages of PDF
- PDF facilitates mobility and portability. You can only read a PDF file anywhere using free software such as Adobe Acrobat.
- If you create some visual effects in your file and convert your document to a PDF file, you can easily convert all the text, graphics, and photos you've generated in your file.
- For data transfer and email sharing, PDF offers a secure and straightforward approach. The extent of user access can also be customized.
- In addition, PDF can contain interactive types that can import and export data as needed.
- You can compress your actual data file without compromising quality. Speeds up data exchange.