.PDF File Extension

Portable Document Format

Developer:	Adobe Systems
Popularity:	Highly popular for its universal compatibility across devices
Open with:	Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Word

Define PDF File Format.

PDF is a standard file format, known for its ability to preserve originality of documents. It supports various content types such as text, images, hyperlinks, forms and even audios and videos. PDF files can be opened and viewed on any operating system, it does not require any specific software.

Major Highlights:

PDF files are used for documents such as reports, forms, eBooks and manuals.
It provides users with the option to protect their data through password protection, digital signatures and encryption.
It preserves the quality of documents even while migrating them to different applications or devices, including smartphones, tablets and computers.

PDF file format supports file compression which makes it easy for users to share and store large documents.

More About PDF File Format

PDF format is suitable for sharing and archiving documents as it is adopted as a standard format by many industries, including business, education, and publishing. Archiving PDF files ensures that users can access that file anytime. PDF files can also incorporate JavaScript to enhance inter activities like calculations and real-time content.

Uses of PDF File:

PDF files are used to share business reports, presentations, notes etc., in a structured manner.
PDF files are sustainable for long term storage of some important documents.
It supports high quality images and graphics that enhance the document's appearance.

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PDF files are widely accepted by both professionals and home users for different contexts. They are also accepted as the most vital source to present any evidence digitally in legal proceedings.

Forensic Analysis of PDF File

Forensic Analysis helps investigators to find the details of author and file such as the creation and modification dates. Forensic tools can also help in revealing hidden layers or data that can contain any significant information. PDF files can be compressed into small sizes for seamless exporting, as multiple PDF files can be merged into a single file.

MIME Type	`application/pdf`
Magic Bytes	`50 4B 03 04`
ISO 8859-1	`%PDF-`
Common Applications	Adobe Acrobat Reader, Google Docs
Usage	PDF files are used to share documents while preserving the original format.