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PDF File Extension Description

The PDF Personal Document format, created by Adobe, is the current standard for document transfer between computers.

Since each computer is different, transferring documents using standard word processing programs often results in problems viewing the files on the recipient’s computer. PDF files prevent this problem by retaining the formatting of the original document, regardless of the fonts available on the recipient’s computer.

PDF’s can be created from word processing programs, or can be created by scanning a paper document, making them an excellent choice for document transfer. Additionally, PDF files can be made editable, allowing the recipient to fill in blank fields, making them ideal for applications and forms. Many universities, for example, offer their applications as editable PDF files, which the user fills in, prints and sends away in the mail or returns to the university via email.

PDF File Standard

Adobe Acrobat is the Standard for opening PDF Files: The Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free application, distributed by Adobe and available on a variety of platforms, which allows any user to view, fill in and print Adobe PDF files. It costs nothing to obtain and use and is a relatively small download. Most new PC’s do not come bundled with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, so users will have to download it from Adobe’s website.

For users who want to create Adobe PDF files, the full version of Adobe Acrobat is the preferred choice, allowing users to scan documents, then edit and save them as PDF files; alternately users can “print to PDF� from any web browser, word processor or other program capable of printing.

There are a variety of third-party PDF readers and editors available; however, none of them compare to the fully-featured Adobe offerings and are considered to be “budget� choices.

PDF File Associated Programs

Known applications that recognize the .PDF document file type are: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite 4, Adobe Digital Editions, Adobe Livecycle Designer ES, ImageMagick and Monarch Pro

How to Open PDF File Types

If .PDF files wont open on your computer then follow these steps:

1. Make sure you have one of the known applications above installed on your computer. If you do and .PDF files still wont open then proceed to step two below.
2. Ensure Windows is set to open .PDF files with the appropriate program. The easiest way to do this is to download Filecure and then select the manage tab on the left. This feature is available free in the Filecure application.
3. If the problem persists then download Filecure if you haven't already, and Click the big green "Start Scan" Button. It takes about 30 seconds to scan your computer for all file extension associations. Once the scan is finished you will see if any problems are detected. If so then Click the Green "Fix Now" Button.
4. Try to open your .PDF File again, The problem should be fixed.

(If you still have issues with this file, please click the Ask a Question button at the top right corner of this page)

• Properties:

• Common Path:
  N/A
• Associated Applications:
  Adobe Reader, Adobe Acrobat

Additional PDF File Info:

Adobe Systems , PDF File Created by: http://www.adobe.com/

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