.pdf
Portable Document Format
Documents·application/pdf
What is a .pdf file
A fixed-layout document format that looks identical on any device, preserving fonts, images and formatting.
How to open a .pdf file
Adobe Acrobatweb browsersPreview (macOS)Foxit Reader
Extension
.pdf
Category
Documents
MIME
application/pdf
Other Documents formats
FAQ — .pdf
What is a .pdf file?
.pdf is a Portable Document Format. A fixed-layout document format that looks identical on any device, preserving fonts, images and formatting.
What program opens a .pdf file?
.pdf files open with: Adobe Acrobat, web browsers, Preview (macOS), Foxit Reader.
What is the MIME type of .pdf?
The MIME type of .pdf is "application/pdf" — the identifier browsers and servers use for this format.