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Is PDF an open
standard?
2
Introduction
The world has been using the PDF format for many
years and still, most of us are confused and debates
about it. Which one is the open standard? Is it the
software or the format?
First, it was
Proprietary
3
When the PDF format was first created, it was
controlled and owned by Adobe.
JULY 1,2008
On July 1, 2008, it was then released as an open
standard with ISO 32000-1:2008, controlled by the
ISO Committee of volunteer industry experts. In short,
PDF is now an open standard.
4
What does
open
standard
mean?
5
Open standard means…
● An open standard is a term for specifications used by the
general public.
● It is understood that when these standards are developed,
references, rules, updates, and maintenance undergo
approval from the collaboration of individual
representatives, discussed in open meetings, and finalized
by consensus.
● Different products and services are taken into
consideration so that the product can be adopted in any of
these applications. Once these standards are published,
the final product can then be operated and used on any
device or platform.
6
What made things
confusing – if either
the PDF format or the
software was
turned over
ABOUT THE FORMAT
● PDF is an open standard. Period.
● The PDF format, the document that we are all using is
openly used in public and can be opened, viewed, saved
as, or printed to PDF in any computer or device because it
is an open standard.
8
ABOUT THE SOFTWARE
● The rules and regulations that are continually being
developed apply to PDF software that would enable users
to view or create PDF correctly.
● But because the rules were vague back then, not all
legally produced PDF files turn out the way they should be
– which is a reliable document that shows accurate
content on-print and on-screen in any platform or device.
9
ABOUT THE PDF READER
● With more and more applications being available today,
an increased number of bad PDF documents are also
released.
● Because of this dilemma, Adobe made Adobe reader
adaptable and ready to encounter these bad PDFs.
● It has been and still is publicly accepted that Adobe reader
is the validator of PDFs.
10
If not all PDF makers
are good, then what
should you do?
“You should always use reliable software to create and edit
your PDF files. This basically saves you from creating a bad
PDF that won’t open to your receiver’s computer. Reliable
software is one that will allow you to legally create a
structured document, which you can achieve by using Adobe
or DeftPDF online.
12
“Adobe, being the creator of this format, became the
trusted go-to software. You can open, view, read,
annotate and sign your PDFs using their freeware
Adobe Reader but requires users to pay a fee to edit
and manage PDF. A good alternative to be able to apply
these actions is DeftPDF online. DeftPDF is a
reliable online software that allows users to edit, convert
and translate PDF and documents. It is free web-based
software that doesn’t need to be installed or subscribed
to. You don’t even need to input any personal
information to use it. Just go to the website and start
using it right away!
13
Have other needs? Look
through our free tools in
our homepage or look
into our blog for more
details!
DeftPDF
online
KEEP IN TOUCH!
You can always stay updated with us, just subscribe
or follow our social media channels!
Subscribe by registering to our site!
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Is PDF an open standard

  • 1. Is PDF an open standard?
  • 2. 2 Introduction The world has been using the PDF format for many years and still, most of us are confused and debates about it. Which one is the open standard? Is it the software or the format?
  • 3. First, it was Proprietary 3 When the PDF format was first created, it was controlled and owned by Adobe.
  • 4. JULY 1,2008 On July 1, 2008, it was then released as an open standard with ISO 32000-1:2008, controlled by the ISO Committee of volunteer industry experts. In short, PDF is now an open standard. 4
  • 6. Open standard means… ● An open standard is a term for specifications used by the general public. ● It is understood that when these standards are developed, references, rules, updates, and maintenance undergo approval from the collaboration of individual representatives, discussed in open meetings, and finalized by consensus. ● Different products and services are taken into consideration so that the product can be adopted in any of these applications. Once these standards are published, the final product can then be operated and used on any device or platform. 6
  • 7. What made things confusing – if either the PDF format or the software was turned over
  • 8. ABOUT THE FORMAT ● PDF is an open standard. Period. ● The PDF format, the document that we are all using is openly used in public and can be opened, viewed, saved as, or printed to PDF in any computer or device because it is an open standard. 8
  • 9. ABOUT THE SOFTWARE ● The rules and regulations that are continually being developed apply to PDF software that would enable users to view or create PDF correctly. ● But because the rules were vague back then, not all legally produced PDF files turn out the way they should be – which is a reliable document that shows accurate content on-print and on-screen in any platform or device. 9
  • 10. ABOUT THE PDF READER ● With more and more applications being available today, an increased number of bad PDF documents are also released. ● Because of this dilemma, Adobe made Adobe reader adaptable and ready to encounter these bad PDFs. ● It has been and still is publicly accepted that Adobe reader is the validator of PDFs. 10
  • 11. If not all PDF makers are good, then what should you do?
  • 12. “You should always use reliable software to create and edit your PDF files. This basically saves you from creating a bad PDF that won’t open to your receiver’s computer. Reliable software is one that will allow you to legally create a structured document, which you can achieve by using Adobe or DeftPDF online. 12
  • 13. “Adobe, being the creator of this format, became the trusted go-to software. You can open, view, read, annotate and sign your PDFs using their freeware Adobe Reader but requires users to pay a fee to edit and manage PDF. A good alternative to be able to apply these actions is DeftPDF online. DeftPDF is a reliable online software that allows users to edit, convert and translate PDF and documents. It is free web-based software that doesn’t need to be installed or subscribed to. You don’t even need to input any personal information to use it. Just go to the website and start using it right away! 13
  • 14. Have other needs? Look through our free tools in our homepage or look into our blog for more details! DeftPDF online
  • 15. KEEP IN TOUCH! You can always stay updated with us, just subscribe or follow our social media channels! Subscribe by registering to our site! Watch our video tutorials in YouTube  Follow us on Facebook  Follow us on Instagram  Follow us on LinkedIn  Follow us on Twitter Click on the yellow links to go to the social media page