# Creating PDFs

Adobe Systems invented Portable Document Format (PDF) over 15 years ago, as a solution for capturing and viewing robust information from any application on any computer system. You can share PDFs you create with anyone around the world with full confidence that other users see the document exactly as you see it.

Adobe Reader users can use the Adobe PDF Online Document Service to create PDFs. This web-based service is available for free trial or subscription to users in the United States and Canada only.

For more information, choose File > Create Adobe PDF Online, which will connect you to the secure Adobe PDF Online website.