PDF is the abbreviation of Portable Document Format. It is a file arrangement that captures every aspect of a printable manuscript as an electronic copy that can be viewed, printed, navigated or sent to another person. PDF files are generated using products such as Acrobat Capture and Adobe Acrobat. Users need Acrobat Reader software to make use or view these files. Acrobat reader may be downloaded easily at no cost from the internet. Once downloaded, Acrobat Reader runs automatically whenever a user needs to view PDF files.

How PDF is Used

PDF files are particularly valuable for viewing a variety of documents like product brochures, flyers, articles for magazines that user desires to maintain the initial graphic look online. PDF files may have one or many pages that can be zoomed in or out or scrolled up and down for clarity of view. One can purchase an Acrobat product at a cost of $200 to $300. An Acrobat product enables a user to generate his or her own PDF files. PDF is widely used in graphic design because it allows members of a team operating from different places to discover and share design ideas over the internet. Since PDF files are capable of embedding different font types, persons looking to have their books printed can be able to view and approve designs online without having to challenges of font compatibility.

Converting PDF Files

PDF files may be converted to other file formats in three ways. The first way is by opening the PDF file using the default program then choose the format you want to save it in. The second way is through an online PDF word converter. This changes the PDF file to an MS Word document that is compatible and easy to edit. The third way is by pursing software that converts PDF files to other different file types.