Monthly Archives: July 2009

PrimoPDF and font embedding

Font embedding means that font information is included directly within the PDF file. Embedding fonts ensures the PDF can be viewed or printed on any computer, with text appearing exactly as it does in the original file. Embedding fonts can increase PDF file size (since more information needs to be included), but can be helpful [...]

The reason why so many people use PDF files

It’s impossible to say exactly how many PDF files are out there floating around, but what I can say with confidence is that the format has become a highly popular method for distributing information between people. Today I thought I’d share a few thoughts on why I think the PDF format has become so successful [...]

Long-term digital archiving with PDF/A

For decades, paper has been the primary (and sometimes only) means for record-keeping for organizations from all industries, in all shapes and sizes. Businesses have been built around hard copies and paper trails, and it can be difficult for some to imagine letting go of these tangible “security blankets” they’ve grown accustomed to. However, as [...]