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 do I find out the PDF version used

There have been several revisions of the PDF file specification, each backward compatible but adding new features. For example, version 1.6 added a new way to...
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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…

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

A linearized PDF is a special way to organize a PDF file. In general, the PDF is a very elegant and well-designed format. A...
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