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Learn more about how it works, including how to open it and some benefits.","The PDF is an efficient, easy-to-use document file type. It’s important to know how to navigate it, considering how prevalent it has become in a professional setting. In order to keep pace, learn how the PDF functions as well as some of the advantages of using one. Here’s a comprehensive PDF document file guide. What […]","The PDF is an efficient, easy-to-use document file type. It’s important to know how to navigate it, considering how prevalent...","\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PDF is an efficient, easy-to-use document file type. It’s important to know how to navigate it, considering how prevalent it has become in a professional setting. In order to keep pace, learn how the PDF functions as well as some of the advantages of using one. Here’s a comprehensive PDF document file guide.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--what-is-a-pdf\">What is a PDF?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PDF (Portable Document Format) is a file type that handles printed documents extensively. You can, search, view links and share PDF files. They hold multimedia such as audio or video and they are secure to open from different hardware, software and OS. They’re notably efficient and purposeful for professional tasks such as sharing files with clients. The security features prevent these files from being mistakenly (or purposely) edited by the recipient.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine you have a printed newspaper and there’s an article you would like to share. A PDF is like capturing the article you want, elements and all, and giving it to a recipient. The article they receive has the original images included as well. This is the power of PDF. It’s a way to capture a document of any format on every software and sharing it with anyone regardless if they use the same systems or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--why-use-a-pdf\">Why use a PDF?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What really stands out when it comes to the PDF is the way it benefits companies. It has become one of the go-to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fdocument-file-types\u002F\">document file types\u003C\u002Fa> for a lot of enterprise-related tasks. This is mainly for two major reasons. The first is that PDF offers extra layers of security over other document choices. PDF files are lockable, which opens up extensive sharing options. For example, companies can use locked PDF to send sensitive financial and tax documents to employees. This also allows them to keep a lot of their tasks within the digital realm rather than have to use paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-29024\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19194614\u002Fpdf-document-file-12.png\" alt=\"An icon of a locked PDF file.\" class=\"wp-image-29024\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19194614\u002Fpdf-document-file-12.png 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19194614\u002Fpdf-document-file-12-450x450.png 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19194614\u002Fpdf-document-file-12-150x150.png 150w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19194614\u002Fpdf-document-file-12-768x768.png 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PDF files have locking capabilities.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second big reason PDF has a stronghold with companies is its professional appeal. Not only does it share documents efficiently by circumventing software incompatibilities; it gives companies uniformity. Chances are you’ve experienced this at some level if you’ve polished your CV and applied for a job recently. You’ll notice almost universally companies require the format to be PDF.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--how-do-i-open-a-pdf-file\">How do I open a PDF file?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PDF files are created in Adobe but you don’t need Adobe systems to open one. They are universal files open-able by web browsers, word processors (such as Microsoft Word) and other software apps. As a standard, users without Adobe installed open PDF using a web browser. However, you can force it to open in other accessible programs. See the picture below. Also note that if you’re on a MAC, your system automatically opens PDFs in ‘Preview’.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-29021\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1060\" height=\"782\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19194615\u002Fpdf-document-file-11.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of a user opening a PDF file.\" class=\"wp-image-29021\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19194615\u002Fpdf-document-file-11.png 1060w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19194615\u002Fpdf-document-file-11-450x332.png 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19194615\u002Fpdf-document-file-11-1024x755.png 1024w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19194615\u002Fpdf-document-file-11-768x567.png 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can open PDF files using the ‘choose another app’ option.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-4--the-main-benefits-of-pdf\">The main benefits of PDF\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you understand why PDF is so popular and how it’s used, here are its biggest features:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PDF mass-mailings aren’t edited by mistake\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine sending out a mass newsletter only to have different team members read it differently. This is a possibility on a document such as a word processor. Any time that a document is editable, we should assume it will be edited by mistake at some point. This is what makes PDF so valuable. The PDF requires extensive effort to edit. Accidentally erasing a line of text is impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-29027\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19194613\u002Fpdf-document-file-13.png\" alt=\"An animated PDF icon.\" class=\"wp-image-29027\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19194613\u002Fpdf-document-file-13.png 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19194613\u002Fpdf-document-file-13-450x450.png 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19194613\u002Fpdf-document-file-13-150x150.png 150w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19194613\u002Fpdf-document-file-13-768x768.png 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Confidently send out mass newsletters using PDF.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consistent formatting\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The formatting of PDF documents is always consistent. This is vital for companies who send documents inter-departmentally. When enterprises share information company-wide, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Farstechnica.com\u002Finformation-technology\u002F2013\u002F06\u002Fis-it-a-good-idea-to-impose-uniform-code-format-for-all-developers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">uniformity of formatting\u003C\u002Fa> promotes clarity and efficiency. It also maintains this high level of professional formatting when sending files to outside parties.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Handles large text amounts\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we consider how many documents have high text counts, it’s obvious why PDF continues to gain popularity. PDF easily manages things like eBooks and other digital publications, maintaining original layouts and maximizing potential for printing. Like other document files, it’s capable of searching within large texts to locate certain pages and details.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PDF consistently maximizes enterprise efficiency of documents, making it one of the best document file choices. Make sure you have a firm grasp of how it works and the benefits it offers.\u003C\u002Fp>",4,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19194613\u002Fpdf-document-file-14.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19194613\u002Fpdf-document-file-14-450x300.jpg","A picture of a desk with a laptop.",533,800,[43],{"id":44,"slug":44,"title":45,"path":46},"photo-management","Photo management","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fphoto-management\u002F",[48,55,62],{"featuredImage":49,"postId":50,"slug":51,"title":52,"description":53,"path":54},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F01\u002F19194140\u002Fbest-photo-organizing-software-22-450x310.jpg",20306,"best-photo-organizing-software","The 7 best photo organizing software programs","The best photo organizing software programs give companies secure, organized image files in a centralized location. Here are seven systems to consider.","\u002Fblog\u002Fbest-photo-organizing-software\u002F",{"featuredImage":56,"postId":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"description":60,"path":61},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192006\u002Fconvert-orf-to-ai-4-450x385.jpg",43968,"convert-orf-to-ai","How to convert from the ORF to the AI","The ORF is great for retaining the high quality of original photographs. When more is required, it’s time to convert to the AI file type. Here’s how.","\u002Fblog\u002Fconvert-orf-to-ai\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19190336\u002Fphoto-management-software-1-450x263.jpg",16374,"photo-management-software","Helping you find the right photo management software system: A modern guide","The right photo management software system gives brands a major boost. Are you using the right tools to succeed? Learn more here.","\u002Fblog\u002Fphoto-management-software\u002F",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":70},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.175 10.825Q8 9.65 8 8t1.175-2.825T12 4t2.825 1.175T16 8t-1.175 2.825T12 12t-2.825-1.175M4 20v-2.8q0-.85.438-1.562T5.6 14.55q1.55-.775 3.15-1.162T12 13t3.25.388t3.15 1.162q.725.375 1.163 1.088T20 17.2V20zm2-2h12v-.8q0-.275-.137-.5t-.363-.35q-1.35-.675-2.725-1.012T12 15t-2.775.338T6.5 16.35q-.225.125-.363.35T6 17.2zm7.413-8.587Q14 8.825 14 8t-.587-1.412T12 6t-1.412.588T10 8t.588 1.413T12 10t1.413-.587M12 18\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":72},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 13t.288-.712T12 12t.713.288T13 13t-.288.713T12 14m-4.712-.288Q7 13.426 7 13t.288-.712T8 12t.713.288T9 13t-.288.713T8 14t-.712-.288M16 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 13t.288-.712T16 12t.713.288T17 13t-.288.713T16 14m-4 4q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 17t.288-.712T12 16t.713.288T13 17t-.288.713T12 18m-4.712-.288Q7 17.426 7 17t.288-.712T8 16t.713.288T9 17t-.288.713T8 18t-.712-.288M16 18q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 17t.288-.712T16 16t.713.288T17 17t-.288.713T16 18M5 22q-.825 0-1.412-.587T3 20V6q0-.825.588-1.412T5 4h1V2h2v2h8V2h2v2h1q.825 0 1.413.588T21 6v14q0 .825-.587 1.413T19 22zm0-2h14V10H5z\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":74},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 20a8 8 0 0 0 8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8 8a8 8 0 0 0 8 8m0-18a10 10 0 0 1 10 10a10 10 0 0 1-10 10C6.47 22 2 17.5 2 12A10 10 0 0 1 12 2m.5 5v5.25l4.5 2.67l-.75 1.23L11 13V7z\"\u002F>",1789794097583]