Portable Document Format (PDF), standardized as ISO 32000, is a file format developed by Adobe in 1992 to present documents, including text formatting and images, in a manner independent of application software, hardware, and operating systems.

Is PDF and document same?

While many people know what they are for, not many can distinguish their differences. Portable Document Format or 'PDF' and Microsoft Word 'DOC' are both file formats in which any type of document can be saved in. ... 'PDF' is a brainchild of Adobe Systems while 'DOC' is a creation of software giant Microsoft.

Can you make a PDF a document?

Open Acrobat and choose “Tools” > “Create PDF”. Select the file type you want to create a PDF from: single file, multiple files, scan, or other option. Click “Create” or “Next” depending on the file type. Follow the prompts to convert to PDF and save to your desired location.