Converting a File to PDF

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Converting a File to PDF

• Dr. John H. Steele
• Member ISTE, AACE

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What is PDF?

• PDF stands for Portable Document Format.
• Cross-platform file format.
• Documents will look exactly as you intended.
• Viewable by any PDF reader.

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Why use PDF?

• Portability - Can be seen on any platform
• Security - Can be given passwords
• Fidelity - Looks exactly like the original

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What files can be converted?

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• WordPerfect
• txt and rtf
• Graphics (pictures, etc.)
• Almost anything else

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Creating PDF in MS Office 2007

• Open the program (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Open the document to be converted
• Open the Office Button
• SelectSave As ? PDF or XPS
• Give the file a name
• Select the location to save it
• Click on Publish

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Using PDF writers to convert to PDF

• Besides Adobe Acrobat, there are several free or
  low-cost programs that can be used.
• PDF-Writer - free download (shareware)
• PDF Creator - free download (shareware)
• Flash Paper - (c. 80.00)

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Online Converters

• Acrobat.com
• https//www.acrobat.com/
• Create pdf files from almost any file (Free)

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Online Converters

• PDF Converter - offers conversion of many
  different file types. (Converts only 1 document
  per 30 minute interval.)
• PDF converter (free or member)
• http//www.freepdfconvert.com/

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Online Converters

• PDF Online - Does not include the file types for
  MS Office 2007, but you do not have to wait to
  convert several documents.
• Doc2PDF Online (free or purchase)
• http//www.pdfonline.com/index.htm
• Free PDF Services
• https//www.pdfonline.com/convert_pdf.asp

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PDF Security

• A note on using passwords. If you want your PDF
  file to be secure, use a password to secure it.
  However, keep in mind that any document you
  password protect cannot be opened without it.

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Any Questions?

• For more information
• Email techprof_at_drjhsteele.net
• or call extension 238 and ask for Dr. Steele