• Saving a file in a .pdf format allows anyone with Adobe Reader to open the file without being forced to have, install, or pay for a specific application or secondary software. This is extremely helpful when sending files to and from users with different operating systems like Mac and Windows or Windows and iOS, etc.
• When a file is saved as a .pdf, the formatting of the original file is maintained. This means you can send the file to other people, and unlike many other applications, you can be sure of how the file will display regardless of the device type the file is opened on. This is especially helpful when users open the file on a mobile device.
• Sending a file as a .pdf keeps others from accidentally, or intentionally, making changes to the file. This means you can be confident the file will not be changed.