There isn't one specific way to reference and cite a PDF file because APA does not consider that file type in its reference format.
To determine how to reference and cite a PDF file, you have to figure out what kind of document; for example, a webpage, a book, book chapter, or journal article; is contained within the PDF file and use the reference format that matches the publication type.
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