How to convert a file into PDF
It may be necessary to convert a document to Adobe PDF. For most electronic documents this is a simple process, although some specialized software may be needed:
- Documents created in MS Word or other PC/Mac word processor programs can be converted to PDF using Adobe Acrobat (the commercial product, not the free Acrobat Reader).
- Copies of Acrobat and other commercial conversion software are available
- Users running MacOS X or higher can print to a PDF file from any application without purchasing Acrobat.
- Several low-priced or free PDF converters perform the same function as Adobe Acrobat.
- One widely used product is Click2PDF, from Blue Squirrel software.
- Adobe offers an online PDF conversion service. A free trial subscription allows up to 5 conversions or one can subscribe for a nominal fee.
- Cutepdf is freely available to download for PCs.
Special formatting issues: when the editors create a PDF file, they should pay special attention to the following:
- Unusual fonts should be 'embedded' as TrueType or Postscript fonts to ensure proper viewing and printing.
- When including color images in a PDF file, make sure they are readable when printed in black and white on letter-size paper.
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