Converting a Word Processor File into PDF File
Practically, any computer readable document can be converted into PDF which is the the
recommended standard for Shodhganga@INFLIBNET. A number of online and offline PDF conversion
software solution are available.
1. Free, Online PDF Convertors
There are online services that offer free PDF conversion. You are welcomed to try these services.
Two such services are mentioned below:
i) http://www.primopdf.com/online.aspx (PrimoPDF)
ii) http://www.freepdfconvert.com/ (PDF Converter)
iii) http://www.pdfonline.com/convert-pdf/ (PDF Online: Doc to PDF)
iv) http://convert.neevia.com/ (Document Converter eXPress)
2. PDF Convertors
Portable Document Format (PDF) is the de facto format for distribution and exchange of
electronic documents and forms around the world. PDF is a proprietary format by Adobe. If you
have access to Acrobat Distiller or PDF-Maker from Adobe, you can use these programs to
convert any format into PDF document. You may also buy a personal copy of Adobe Acrobat on
educational discount.
2.1. Converting A File into PDF
Once Acrobat Distiller is installed on a PC, follow the steps given below to convert a any
computer file into a PDF file:
a) Open the file to be converted
b) Click at “File” Menu in the and select “Print”
c) From the Printer Dialogue box, select the Adobe Distiller option, and then click OK
d) You will be prompted to save the file as PDF. Give appropriate name and save the file as
PDF.
3. Free PDF Convertors
There a number of free “PDF converters” available on the Internet. Some of the PDF Converters
are:
i) http://pdf995.com/ (PDF995)
ii) http://www.freepdf.zipguy.net/ (Free PDF)
iii) http://home.hccnet.nl/s.vd.palen/index.html (FreeDist)
iv) http://home.hccnet.nl/s.vd.palen/index.html (Mulps21PDF)
v) http://www.easysw.com/htmldoc/ (HTMLDOC)
vi) http://www.acrosoftware.com/Products/CutePDF/Printer.asp (CutePDF Printer)
vii) http://http//www.exp-systems.com/ (PDF Redirect)
viii) http://www.pdfdesk.com/winpdf.html (WinPDF)
ix) http://www.go2pdf.com/go2pdf.html (Go2PDF)
x) http://www.pdfpdf.com/0.htm (PDF4Free)
xi) http://www.primopdf.com/ (PrimoPDF)
For eg. manual for converting a word file to PDF using free PDF995 software is given below:
Converting documents to PDF format
If you have access to Acrobat Distiller or PDF-Maker, you can use these programs to
create a PDF document. Check if this is available on your PC or on another PC in your
department.
If you do not have easy access to these programs, don’t worry because you can now
download free "PDF conversion" software from the Internet.
Downloading and installing free PDF Conversion Software
1. Go to the web page: http://www.pdf995.com/
2. In the section, Pdf995, click on the Download Now link.
3. Click on the Pdf995 Printer Driver Download link. Save the software in a temporary
folder. From within Windows Explorer, double click on the software file name to install
it.
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4. You will then be prompted to install the Free Converter. Click on “Yes”. Return to
the site and click on the Download link for the Free Converter. Save the software in a
temporary folder. From within Windows Explorer, double click on the software file name
to install it.
You are now ready to convert WORD documents into PDF files.
Using pdf995 to convert documents to PDF format
1. Open your document
2. From the toolbar, select File then select Print
3. The Print dialogue box will be displayed
4. Click on the Printer Name drop-down list (to view the list of available printers)
5. Select PDF995 “printer” (or the Acrobat products if installed)
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6. Click on the “OK” button to print
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7. A “Save As” dialogue box will appear
8. Type a name for the file into the File name field, change directory if desired (default
is C:/pdf995), and click on the Save button. Make a note of where you have saved it.
9. This will cause an advertising popup to appear in your web browser. Just close the
pop up. If you had a web page displayed you can restore it by using the back button.
This is a small price to pay for such a useful product but, if you find it annoying, you
can opt to pay the US$9.95 to register the software.
10. You have now created a PDF file, which you can upload into the ETD@IISc
repository.
You can use pdf995 with other applications (such as Excel or Eudora) to create a PDF
document. From within the application, select “print” then select PDF995 from the list of
printers. You can also convert HTML pages to PDF in similar fashion.
Additional protection for your PDF documents
It is possible to secure your PDF documents further with features such as – disabling
alteration to the file contents, printing, copying and so on. You will need the full Acrobat
software for this. Free software is also available, such as Signature995
(http://www.signature995.com/).
If you use such security features, ensure that you do not password protect your PDF document
for reading – this is not acceptable for Shodhganga@INFLIBNET
If you need help in applying security features to your publication, please contact the Shodhganga@INFLIBNET
Administrator (manoj@inflibnet.ac.in).
