What is a PDF file?
| File extension | |
|---|---|
| Category | Document/Office file formats |
| Developed by | Adobe |
| Mime type | application/pdf |
Format description
PDF is an acronym for Portable Document Format. It was created for presenting documents with formatted text, graphics, and other form elements in a way that is independent of the user's operating system and software. It is based on the PostScript language. PDF files can be password-protected and encrypted.PDFs can also be edited by converting them to a Microsoft Office Word format like DOCX, then back to PDF.
Common questions about converting to PDF
Can I convert to PDF in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting to PDF. You can even drag and drop folders to convert to PDF.
Pasting files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a file to PDF, if its size is 10 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Max you can convert big files, up to 10 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert files over 100 megabytes to PDF, try MConverter Max. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert files over 100 megabytes to PDF, try MConverter Max. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting to PDF safe with MConverter?
For cloud-based conversions, MConverter encrypts your files using the latest technologies, such as TLS 1.3 and HSTS. They are transmitted securely to our cloud service provider’s EU-based data center, which holds internationally recognized ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications. There, each conversion is processed in a separate, isolated environment. This technique further reduces the risk of a malicious file impacting other conversions.
Four hours after the conversion is complete, your files are automatically deleted from MConverter’s systems. You can also permanently delete your files immediately after finishing the conversion with the trash icon.
When converting on-device, your files never leave your device. MConverter processes them locally. Note: on-device conversions are not yet available for some hardware-intensive formats.
For both cloud and on-device conversions, your files are never scanned or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Join thousands who have trusted MConverter to process over 17,958,603 files so far.
Four hours after the conversion is complete, your files are automatically deleted from MConverter’s systems. You can also permanently delete your files immediately after finishing the conversion with the trash icon.
When converting on-device, your files never leave your device. MConverter processes them locally. Note: on-device conversions are not yet available for some hardware-intensive formats.
For both cloud and on-device conversions, your files are never scanned or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Join thousands who have trusted MConverter to process over 17,958,603 files so far.
How long does it take to convert a file to PDF?
For most documents, the wait may be a minute or so. However, MConverter also supports converting larger documents, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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