Convert any file to PDF

Splash Screens of different PDF Versions

A lot of time these days, people create files in various programs and would like to convert them to PDF.  PDF is one of the leading portable formats which is very handy nowadays and is widely used all around the world.  

The initials PDF stands for Portable Document Format and is a format that compresses files to be viewed using Adobe  Acrobat viewer or any third party PDF Viewer. 

If you would like to know more about PDF software, a list of them are listed in Wikipedia where you can read and learn more.  

In this tutorial, I will be using one of Adobe's product called Acrobat Distiller to convert files using the print function from any program.  It's very simple.  The logo looks like the ones below;

Some of the PDF Logos

Here's how;

First, you need to install Adobe Acrobat Distiller on your computer.  Restart your computer if necessary.  

Check this link (Adobe Website) to get a trial version to test it out.  It is important that you install the software before proceeding in order for you to convert any file into a PDF Format.

Once you have the software installed, here's what you do.

Open the program you are using.  

In this demo, I'll be using Ms Word 2007 and maybe Internet Explorer - for those who want to print straight from the web.  (NOTE: If you're getting something out from the web, make sure you read their TOR)

Using the File Menu of any software program, you can create PDF Files automatically.

Converting a Word Document to PDF;

Open your word document file.  Once the file is open, go to the File Menu > Go down to Print.  You may also want to use the shortcut instead; For shortcut, press (CTRL + P).

You will be prompted with a pop-up dialogue and that is the Print Dialogue window.  Select the preferred option as shown in the image below then click OK.  

You will then be asked to select where you want to save the file.  Choose your location and press save.  Your converted file would now be saved to the desired location you chose.

Converting a Web page to PDF;

Within the browser window, click on File Menu > Go down to Print.  

When you click Print, you will see a pop-up [Print Dialogue].

Now from this pop-up Print Dialogue window, look for the name Adobe PDF and select it.  Then press the Print button as shown below;

That's all you need to do.  Very simple, huh.  The rest is just specifying where you would like to save the converted PDF File.  

Hope you find this short tutorial useful.  Drop me a comment if you encounter any difficulties.  You may also want to visit my website for other free tutorials, tips & tricks including my range of services via URL http://www.artech.com.pg/