How-To Geek
What Is a PDF File (and How Do I Open One)?
BRADY GAVIN @bradyjgavin
AUGUST 10, 2018, 8:00AM EDT
A file with the .pdf file extension is a Portable Document Format
(PDF) file. PDFs are typically used to distribute read-only documents
that preserve the layout of a page. They’re commonly used for
documents like user manuals, eBooks, application forms, and
scanned documents, to name just a few.