PDF FORMAT
PDF Converters
Extract images from PDFs or ensure archival compliance.
About PDF
PDF (Portable Document Format) is Adobe's universal document standard, designed to present text, images, and layout consistently across any device or platform. First released in 1993 and later standardized as ISO 32000, PDF supports vector graphics, embedded fonts, forms, annotations, and encryption. It has become the de facto format for document exchange, digital publishing, and archival—billions of PDFs are created daily worldwide.
Learn more: PDF on Wikipedia
PDF excels at preserving document fidelity and works universally—every operating system and browser includes native PDF support. For long-term archival or regulatory compliance, PDF/A is the appropriate variant.
Quick Facts
- Extension
- Developed By
- Adobe
- Year Introduced
- 1993
- Format Type
- ISO 32000 standard
- Compression
- Multiple (Flate, JPEG)
- Max File Size
- ~10 GB
- Features
- Forms, signatures, layers
- Platform Support
- Universal
Convert from PDF (7 tools)
PDF to EPUB
Convert PDF to reflowable EPUB format
PDF to JPG
Convert PDF documents to high-quality JPG images
AIPDF to Markdown
Convert PDF documents to portable Markdown format
AIPDF to PDF (OCR)
Make scanned PDFs searchable with Azure Document Intelligence
PDF to PDF/A
Convert PDFs to ISO 19005-2 compliant PDF/A-2b
PDF to PNG
Convert PDF documents to lossless, high-resolution PNG images
PDF to Word
Convert PDF documents to editable Word files
Convert to PDF (11 tools)
Audio to PDF
Transcribe audio/video directly to PDF documents
Excel to PDF
Convert Excel workbooks to PDF with precise formatting
JPG to PDF
Turn JPGs into single-page PDFs with perfect fidelity
Markdown to PDF
Convert Markdown to professional PDF documents
PNG to PDF
Flatten transparent PNGs to polished PDFs instantly
PowerPoint to PDF
Convert PowerPoint slides to PDF with precise formatting
RTF to PDF
Convert RTF documents to PDF
TIFF to PDF
Convert TIFF scans and archives to PDF documents
Word to PDF
Convert Word documents & templates to PDF
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PDF Guides & Articles
Convert PNG to PDF Format: A Guide for Developers
Learn how to convert PNG to PDF format with clear steps, practical examples, and a fast workflow. Covers single files, batch processing, and automation.
How to Convert DOCX to PDF: A Complete Guide
Learn how to convert DOCX to PDF with perfect formatting preservation. This guide covers single files, batch conversion, PDF/A archival, and security best practices.
How to Convert PDF to Ebook: A Developer's Guide
Learn how to convert PDF to ebook formats like EPUB and MOBI. Discover the best methods, tools, batch processing workflows, and how to fix common layout issues.
A Professional Guide to PNG to PDF Conversion
Learn how to convert PNG to PDF for single or bulk files. This guide covers quality, security, and automation for professional document workflows.
Convert RTF to PDF: A Practical Guide
Learn how to convert RTF to PDF with desktop apps, command-line tools, and secure bulk converters. A practical guide for any workflow.
A Developer's Guide to MD to PDF Conversion
Explore the best methods to convert MD to PDF. This guide covers Pandoc, editor exports, and bulk services for any developer workflow, with practical examples.
Answers at a Glance
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