What is PDF? Technical and Practical Overview
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From bustling corporate offices to home desktops, from government archives to school backpacks, the Portable Document Format – commonly known as PDF – has silently revolutionized how we share information in the digital age. Whether you're submitting a job application, sharing a business proposal, or preserving important documents, PDFs have become the standard for reliable digital document exchange. But what exactly makes this format so special, and why has it remained relevant for nearly three decades?