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Introduction
While downloading files, you might have downloaded a file with the .pdf extension. It is important to know how to open this file – in order to be able to work with it. Don’t worry! This article explains everything about the .pdf file extension, how to open and work with it on various systems.
What is a .PDF file?
The file extension .PDF comes from Portable Document Format File. The creator of this file extension is Adobe Systems.
What to know
There are currently 17 software that can open the .pdf file on 6 platforms.
How to open a .PDF file?
Below you can find an easy to understand, step-by-step guide to open the .PDF file on your operating system/device.
How to open a .PDF file on Windows (7, 8, 10)
The .pdf file can be opened in 4 steps on Windows.
1. The first step is to download the
Step 2: Locating your .PDF file
2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.
Step 3: Choose “Open with”
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Choose the software and click ok
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the Microsoft Reader software you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Windows.
How to open a .PDF file on Mac
To open the .pdf file on Mac, please follow these 4 easy steps.
1. In the first step you need to download the
Step 2: Finding your .PDF file
2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Step 3: Clicking “Open with”
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Choosing the software to open your file
4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the Smile PDFpenPro software that you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Mac.
How to open a .PDF file on Linux
Below you can see a visual guide on how to open the .pdf file on Linux in 4 easy steps.
1. In the first step you need to download the
Step 2: Locate the .PDF file
2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Step 3: Hover over the “Open with” button
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Open the file choosing the software
4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the KDE Okular software that you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Linux.
How to open a .PDF file on Android
The .pdf file can be opened on Android.
Image 1: Locating your .PDF file in the download folder
The first step is locating the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.
Image2: Unable to open the file
While trying to open the file, it won’t work.
Image3: Open your Google Play Store
Please locate the app “Google Play Store” (picture above) and open it.
Image4: Search for the software and download it
In order to open the file, you will have to search for the
How to open a .PDF file on iOS
To open the .pdf file on iOS, please follow these easy steps.
Image 1: Finding your files in the download folder
The first step is locating the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Image2: Can’t open the file
To open the file, you will need to download the
How to open a .PDF file in the Browser
The currently known web apps that can open this file are:
Still cannot open the .PDF file?
If you cannot open the .PDF file, it is entirely possible that you are trying to open the wrong file. The .PDF file extension is similar to other file extensions such as:
Conclusion
In this article you have learned how to open the .PDF file with the
