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What are PDF files?


  Free Downloads and Accessibility

Portable Document Format (PDF) can be a good way to share files across computer platforms while retaining the original appearance of the document. Adobe Acrobat Reader Software must be loaded on your computer to view or print these documents on-line. The "Adobe Acrobat Reader" may be obtained free of charge by visiting the links listed below.

Download the Free Reader
Adobe Systems Incorporated provides free, downloadable software for viewing PDFs on their website. Adobe® Acrobat® Reader is available for a variety of platforms and languages.

Text-only Download Form
If you are having problems with the first download site, or just want to skip the fancy graphics, download the newest version of Acrobat here without the wait.

PDF Tools for Accessibility
An Adobe page that provides tools and information for customers providing documents to users with visual disabilities.


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