Adobe Reader (PDF File Format)

What are .pdf files?

A file extension of ".pdf" indicates that the file is in Portable Document Format. This format, developed by Adobe Systems, Inc., is commonly used to make documents and maps available online because it allows for the original document formatting to be maintained for both viewing and printing.

How to view .pdf files

Viewing or downloading .pdf files requires that the Adobe Reader program is installed on your computer. The Adobe Reader program is free, and may be downloaded by going to the following site:  http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.

To increase the speed of viewing large files, right click on link and choose "Save Target As…" to download the file. Download time will vary.

Adobe Reader support

Snohomish County recommends use of Acrobat Reader 8.1 or above.  For support with Adobe Reader, please visit Adobe's web site.