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RFC 3778: The application/pdf Media Type

This RFC has been replaced. Do not implement against it for new work — it was formally obsoleted by RFC 8118.

Current version: RFC 8118 — The application/pdf Media Type

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PDF, the 'Portable Document Format', is a general document representation language that has been in use for document exchange on the Internet since 1993. This document provides an overview of the PDF format, explains the mechanisms for digital signatures and encryption within PDF files, and updates the media type registration of 'application/pdf'. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

Document record

Document ID
RFC3778
Published
May 2004
Authors
E. Taft; J. Pravetz; S. Zilles; L. Masinter
Status
INFORMATIONAL
Stream
IETF
Area
—
Pages
14
Also known as
—
Obsoleted by:
RFC 8118

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