PDF Format

Portable Document Format

PDF is the universal document format that preserves formatting across all devices and platforms. Ideal for sharing documents, forms, and printable files.

ℹ️ Quick Facts

File Extension:.pdf
Category:Document
MIME Type:application/pdf
Compression:Variable
Transparency:Yes ✅
Best for:Documents, Forms, Printable files, E-books

💡 When to use PDF?

  • Sharing documents that need to look the same everywhere
  • Forms and contracts
  • E-books and manuals
  • Print-ready documents

⚠️ When NOT to use PDF?

  • Documents that need to be edited frequently
  • When you need to extract text easily
  • Simple text-only documents