Portable Document Format (PDF) is a file format used to present documents in a manner independent of application software, hardware, and operating systems.

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How to find out if a PDF file has…

Because it turned out that people wanted to make PDF files accessible and extract content from PDF documents (and not just view them), Adobe...
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Why PDF to HTML conversion does not work very…

When people convert PDF files into HTML files, they tend to be disappointed with the results. The main reason for this tends to be...
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How do I find the PDF version used (Tutorial)

There have been several revisions of the PDF file specification, each backward compatible but adding new features. For example, the PDF format version 1.6...
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How does color work in PDF files?

Color is a complex topic in PDF. This article helps to explain how it works. How to define Color in PDF files Color can...
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How are PDF files password protected?

One of the many reasons people do not put their content online is worries about security – they worry that the material can be...
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How to calculate PDF page size in inches or…

PDF page size is generally defined by the CropBox or MediaBox setting for each page. This is the number of pixels. This provides a...
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