PDF_ File Extension
Adobe Acrobat Portable Document
- File Type pdf_
- Developer Adobe Systems Incorporated
- Popularity
- Application Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
- Category Document Files
What is a PDF_ file?
Adobe Acrobat Portable Document, identified by the PDF_ extension, is a Document Files type and includes 969 files.
With the creation of the Adobe Acrobat Portable Document (PDF_), Adobe introduced file format along with 81 programs built for their use.
PDF_ files are supported by Windows, Mac OS and Linux. You can open a PDF_ file using one of 4 programs, for example Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.
Programs that support PDF_ files
How to open a PDF_ file?
The most common reason why a PDF_ file cannot be opened is the absence of required software. To fix this, select a compatible program from the list. Then visit the official developer website via the provided link, download the program, and install it on your system.
The most popular programs for working with PDF_ files are Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. To get the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, open the Adobe website where a universal installer for all operating systems is available.
Once setup is done, your operating system should assign Adobe Acrobat Pro DC as the default app for PDF_ files.
Make Adobe Acrobat Pro DC the default PDF_ viewer
Changing the default program in Windows
- Start by right-clicking on your PDF_ file and selecting the "Open With" option. From there, click "Choose another app" to continue;
- Inside the popup window, scroll through the list of applications and specifically choose Adobe Acrobat Pro DC as the application to associate with your PDF_ file;
- Check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK".
Change the default app to open files on Mac
- Right click or use Control + Left Click on the desired PDF_ file to access a dropdown menu of actions;
- Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
- Scroll down to the bottom of the window, where you will find the "Enable" menu. Default, "Recommended Programs" will be selected;
- In this menu, choose "All Programs" and navigate to Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default program.
Convert to and from PDF_
If a PDF_ file is difficult to handle, you might try converting it to formats such as PDF or similar, which may be easier to work with.
Please note that after converting a PDF_ file, some functionality may differ from the original. However, in many cases, it can be converted back to its original format.
Convert PDF_ to other file formats
Finding answers to PDF_ file problems
If you encounter issues with PDF_ files, don’t worry—most can be fixed with minor software adjustments. Refer to the troubleshooting tips below.
What are the signs that my PDF_ file is damaged?
Corrupted PDF_ document files may have one or more of the following symptoms:
- Opening or processing the file in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC or other programs causes instability or crashes in the program;
- The file shows errors when trying to open it or does not open completely;
- Unexpected expansion of the total size of the PDF_ file;
- Working with the file triggers the display of error messages;
Why does Adobe Acrobat Pro DC quit or crash unexpectedly?
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC crashes can be attributed to outdated software. Make sure you have installed the latest updates for Adobe products.
A computer restart is often the key to solving numerous common problems. That’s why, it is recommended to restart the computer before making any changes to the software settings.
What methods can be used to repair a damaged PDF_ file?
Use a recovery program to open the damaged PDF_ file and navigate to the "Repair" menu item. Wait for the recovery process to finish, as it will automatically repair damaged document files.