PDFdokumentti

PDFdokumentti is a document file format created by Adobe in the early 1990s. The acronym PDF stands for Portable Document Format, highlighting its key characteristic of preserving the original document's layout, fonts, and graphics regardless of the operating system, hardware, or software used to view it. This makes PDF files ideal for sharing documents electronically when it's crucial that the recipient sees the document exactly as intended by the sender.

PDF files can contain a variety of content, including text, images, vector graphics, and interactive elements such as hyperlinks and form fields. They are widely used for a broad range of purposes, from sharing resumes and reports to distributing manuals and ebooks. The format supports compression, which can reduce file sizes while maintaining quality, making them efficient for storage and transmission.

Viewing PDF documents typically requires a PDF reader program. Adobe Acrobat Reader is the most well-known and widely used free PDF reader. However, many other applications and web browsers now have built-in capabilities to display PDF files. Creating and editing PDF documents can be done with specialized software, such as Adobe Acrobat Pro, or through various word processors and design programs that offer a "save as PDF" or "export to PDF" option. The widespread adoption and cross-platform compatibility of the PDF format have made it a de facto standard for document exchange.