application/pdf
PDF document
| Description | PDF document |
|---|---|
| File extensions | |
| Aliases | application/x-pdfimage/pdfapplication/acrobatapplication/nappdf |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 25 50 44 46 2D (%PDF-) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the MIME type application/pdf?
application/pdf denotes “PDF document”.
Which file extension does application/pdf use?
Files of type application/pdf usually end in .pdf.
How does a web server serve application/pdf correctly?
With the header Content-Type: application/pdf. In nginx: types { application/pdf pdf; }; in Apache: AddType application/pdf .pdf.
Are there other names for application/pdf?
Yes, application/x-pdf, image/pdf, application/acrobat and application/nappdf are used as equivalents.
Which formats are based on application/pdf?
Formats based on it include WWF document.
Formats based on it
- application/x-wwf – WWF document