What Does Portable Document Format (PDF) Mean?

Portable Document Format (PDF) is a multi-platform/application file format that captures a document’s electronic image and formatting elements, including all fonts, text and graphics. It is a reliable and trusted file format used in the exchange of electronic data.

Techopedia Explains Portable Document Format (PDF)

A PDF may be created with Adobe Acrobat or similar software. To view or print PDF files, Acrobat Reader or another compatible program must be downloaded. With Adobe Acrobat plug-ins, PDF files can be viewed in Web browsers.