PDF stands for Portable Document Format
PDF is a file format that is used to present documents in a unique way. It is unaffected by application software, hardware, or operating system (also called machine independent). PDF was created in the early 1990s to allow users to view documents as electronic images. Adobe Systems created and maintained it.
Benefits for using PDF
Allows for true mobility and portability: PDF allows for true mobility and portability. You can read a PDF file anywhere by using free software such as Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Highly secure: PDF offers a simple and secure method for data transmission and sharing via email. You can also set the level of user access.
Allow file compression: You can compress your raw data file without affecting its quality.