RFC 3778 · INFORMATIONAL · 2004

The application/pdf Media Type

Overview

RFC 3778, “The application/pdf Media Type”, is an Informational document published in May 2004 by E. Taft, J. Pravetz, S. Zilles, L. Masinter. It has been obsoleted by RFC 8118 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

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.

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

What “Informational” means

Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.

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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 8118
Other RFCs from 2004

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