Check data format

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What it does

Checks if the data format of a PDF is either Binary (=non-ASCII) or ASCII.

ASCII-encoding increases the file size, but allows files to be sent through older network protocols that cannot handle non-alphanumeric characters.

ASCII versus Binary encoding

ASCII encoding may increase the file size, but allows you to edit the file manually.

Binary encoding makes the file smaller, but does not allow you to edit the file manually.

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