What is PDF (Portable Document Format)?
Definition
PDF is a versatile document format that preserves formatting across devices and platforms.
Features
- •Vector and raster content
- •Multi-page support
- •Embedded fonts
- •Digital signatures
Advantages
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
- ✓Print-quality output
- ✓Self-contained format
Use Cases
- ▶Documents and reports
- ▶Forms and contracts
- ▶E-books and manuals
How to Open
Adobe Acrobat, web browsers, Preview (macOS).
Developer & Release
Developed by Adobe Systems. Released in 1993.