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The History of the PDF: Timeline

PDF is the world's most popular business document format. Since its creation, the PDF has brought with it countless benefits, being the first real step towards a futuristic way of working. But where did it all begin?

How to go paperless at work and from home

It’s not always easy to ditch the pens, paper, and printers overnight. We’ll talk you through the benefits of going paperless (or at least nearly paperless) and give you some tips on how to do it.

Document File Format types

There are many different types of files for documents, many of which you may use at home or at work. From writing essays and crunching data, to building presentation slides or creating highly professional bespoke PDFs, learn about their history, features and the best option for your purposes. You’ll find tips on how to get started with your files and create or transfer them effectively today.

Data Files – what they are and different formats & types

Data files are some of the most popular and useful document formats in technology today. Explore the different types, learn more about them, and discover their benefits and challenges with Adobe.

Text files – different formats and what they’re used for

Text file formats are great for storing and sharing standard text-based data. Extremely versatile, they are both popular for everyday use, and also commonly leaned on by software developers for program data storage. Our guide will cover what text files are, the different text file formats, and common text file extensions.

Spreadsheet files different file types and formats

Learn more about different spreadsheet formats and file extensions, used to display and work with data. Spreadsheet file types are useful for managing, processing and organising large quantities of data, making them very popular as administrative tools – and common for both business and personal purposes. 

Web files – different formats and types to know

Web file formats are used to determine the standards for the development of web pages and are – in many ways – the building blocks of the internet we use on a day-to-day basis. Find out more about web file types and extensions in our informative guide.

OpenDocument Format – What It Is & How It Works

The Open Document Format for Office Applications, also known as OpenDocument or ODF, is an open source XML-based file format. OpenDocument file extensions are found on word processing documents, spreadsheets, presentations and more.

PDF File types – specialist formats and what they’re used for

If you’ve ever downloaded an electronic document, there’s a good chance it was a PDF. The PDF, or portable document format, is one of the most commonly used document formats. But what many people don’t know is that PDF belongs to a family of file formats. In this guide, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about the different PDF file types, and what they are used for.

eBook Files – what they are and different formats.

In recent years, reading digital versions of novels and articles on computers and handheld devices has become more and more popular. This guide will explain what the eBook format is, and also highlight common eBook file types, what are they used for, as well as their pros and cons.

Convert Word to JPG

Learn how to convert Word to JPG the easy way today, with this handy guide from Adobe.

Convert Word to Excel

Learn how to convert Word to Excel the easy way today, with this handy guide from Adobe.

Convert Word to PowerPoint

Learn how to convert Word to PowerPoint the easy way today, with this handy guide from Adobe.

Convert Word to HTML

Learn how to convert Word to HTML the easy way today, with this handy guide from Adobe.

Convert Word to SRT

Learn how to convert Word to SRT files the easy way today, with this handy guide from Adobe.

Convert Excel to PowerPoint

Learn how to convert Excel to PowerPoint the easy way today, with this handy guide from Adobe.

Convert Excel to Word

Learn how to convert Excel to Word the easy way today, with this handy guide from Adobe.

Convert PowerPoint to JPG

Learn how to convert PowerPoint to JPG the easy way today, with this handy guide from Adobe.

Convert PNG to Word

Learn how to convert PNG files to Word the easy way today, with this handy guide from Adobe.

Convert JPG to Word

Learn how to convert JPG to Word the easy way today, with this handy guide from Adobe.

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How to Save One Page of a PDF

Sometimes you don't need to send or present the whole PDF document. Learn here about tools and tips needed to save just one page of a PDF.

Save a Website as a PDF

Downloading a webpage as a PDF will mean that you can see it correctly on any device and you’ll be able to share,  read or edit it.

How to Convert Kindle to PDF

There are plenty of things you can do when you convert a Kindle page to PDF and this guide will help you through the process. 

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How to Save One Page of a PDF

Sometimes you don't need to send or present the whole PDF document. Learn here about tools and tips needed to save just one page of a PDF.

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How to Post a PDF to Facebook
PDFs are a great way for your business to share information – for example menus, price lists, and reports. Displaying these on your Facebook Business page is an effective way of engaging with customers using social media.

Cover Letter Templates

Adobe Acrobat’s free PDF cover letter templates mean you won’t have to go back to the drawing board for every job application. Explore more templates in this article.

How to Email a Cover Letter and CV

Learn more about how to email a cover letter + CV. Get your dream job with our guide below.

How to Format a Cover Letter

There are varying opinions on the correct cover letter format, but following a basic structure could land you your dream job. Discover how to format a covering letter the right way.

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Internship Cover Letter

This guide can help you craft an internship cover letter that comes across as professional and authentic.  Find our templates in this article.

Statement of Work

Find out about the meaning and  benefits of Statement of Work in our guide.

Statement of Work Templates

A Statement of Work is a document that lists everything involved in a project. Find out more with our fillable templates.

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How to Create a Scope of Work

Learn how to write and complete a Scope of Work with our guide.

Scope of work Templates

Use one of our free Scope of Work templates in this handy guide.

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How to Embed a PDF in Excel

Excel spreadsheets are a vital tool for many workplaces. 

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How to Embed Fonts in a PDF

When creating branded PDFs, it’s important that you’re able to use the correct fonts. 

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How to Convert a Google Doc to a PDF

Converting your Google Doc to PDF is a safe, fast, and secure way to lock down the document and share with colleagues, clients, and potential employers. 

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How to Scan Multiple Pages to a PDF

Using PDFs is a great option for creating documents that can be viewed anywhere and with any device, while maintaining the styling and format. 

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How to Insert a PDF into PowerPoint

Embedding PDFs into PowerPoint docs saves the recipient having to open up multiple files at once. 

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How to Print to PDF on an iPhone

Printing to PDF is a useful way of sharing a file in its original format. 

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How to Save a PDF to an iPhone

Saving a PDF to your smartphone is a great way to access your important files and documents on the go. 

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How to Repair a Damaged PDF

PDF files can get corrupted for a variety of reasons. 

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How to Download a PDF on an iPad

When browsing the web, you might come across a PDF document that you want to save to your iPad device. 

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How to Make a PDF Black and White

If your PDF is not going to be printed in colour, or a colour view doesn’t matter, then converting the PDF into a black and white file can make it considerably smaller. 

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How to Convert JPG to PDF on a Mac
DF files are designed to be readable on any device, making them a great way to share information. 

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How to Save an Email as a PDF in Gmail

Saving an email from Gmail as a PDF can come in handy – especially when you’ve been sent important information in the body of an email. 

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How to Save an Email as a PDF

Sometimes you might receive important information in the body of an email. 

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How to Save a Page as a PDF on Chrome

There are an estimated 2.65 billion global internet users who use Google Chrome as their primary browser. 

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How to Save an Outlook Email as a PDF

If you’re an office worker, a business owner or anyone who uses a PC or laptop for work, it can really pay to know how to save emails as PDFs. 

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PDF to Word

PDF to JPG

PDF to Excel

PDF to PPT

Word to PDF

JPG to PDF

Excel to PDF

PPT to PDF

Convert to PDF

Compress PDF

Edit PDF

Merge PDFs

Split PDF

Crop PDF

Delete PDF Pages

Rotate PDF Pages

Reorder PDF Pages

Extract PDF Pages

Insert PDF Pages

Fill & Sign

Request Signatures

Protect PDF