Portable Document Format
General Information
| Title | PDF File Extension |
| Extension | |
| Full Form | Portable Document Format |
| File Type | Document File |
| Developer | Adobe Inc. |
| MIME Type | application/pdf |
File Function
| Primary Function | Document exchange |
| Additional Functions | Printable, Embeddable media |
| Features | Multi-platform, Fixed layout |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | With software |
Use Cases
| Document Sharing | Yes |
| Official Documentation | Yes |
| E-books | Yes |
| Forms | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Embedded scripts |
| Best Practices | Update reader, Disable JavaScript |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1993 |
| ISO Standard | ISO 32000-1:2008 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ai, .ps, .eps, .xps |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Acrobat Reader |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS |
 Foxit Reader |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Google Chrome |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS |