Are PDFs a viable posting format?

[ameerat42]

Hi All.
I can link to a PDF file with Firefox, but it loads Adobe Acrobat. Furthermore, on the site there is no thumbnail for the PDF, just a bland icon. So,
1. Is it worthwhile to post images as PDFs?
2. And anyway are there any good plug-ins or add-ons for Firefox to view PDFs without having to load Adobe Acrobat?
Thanks, Am.

[SnowA]

Don't know about 1, but there are some other PDF viewers that act as plugins for FF, eg Foxit reader.

You can tell FF whether to use a reader plugin (or to save) and which reader plugin to use in Tools>Options>Applications>(scroll down to PDF file type)>Pick option in Actions (right column)

[Kym]

For images its not worth it.

Generally PDF's are best linked from other sites.
As an attachment on AP they are size limited.

JPEG is the preferred option.

[ameerat42]

Thanks, SnowA and Kym.
Snow, I'll look into that for my own use.

This is what I meant, Kym. The images are on another site, but the url link to them only show a blank icon and then my Firefox loads AA to open them.

It's OK, though, because I don't want to have to foist an extra step on people. I'll just link to the jpegs there as usual.
Am.

[ricktas]

We allow PDF on AP cause sometimes a member may want to share a tutorial with others and its a good way to package it for downloading. The Ausphotography newsletter also is sent as a PDF and back copies are downloadable in this thread. (http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=20959) So although it is not a great format for presenting photos for critique, it has its uses on forums, for other things.

[ameerat42]

Thanks Rick. I'm sticking to the usual way for posting images. Am.