PDF

Overview

PDF preserves page layout, fonts, and embedded content so documents look the same on different devices. It is an ISO-standard format commonly used for forms, contracts, print-ready files, and archival records.

Typical use cases

• Print-ready documents
• Forms and contracts
• Fixed-layout sharing
• Long-term records

Advantages

• Fixed layout that looks consistent across devices
• Universal support in browsers and readers
• Suitable for final documents, forms, and print

Disadvantages

• Editing requires specialized tools
• Not ideal for collaborative drafting
• Text extraction can be difficult

How to open or use it

Open PDF files in any PDF reader, browser, or document app. Editors such as Adobe Acrobat, LibreOffice Draw, and many office suites can also create, annotate, or fill forms.