25 WAYS TO CONVERT YOUR FILE TO PDF.

Last week I was busy with my project presentation and I had to to convert my word file to pdf(Adobe) document.Let me tell you first that , PDF format (Portable Document Format) is a global exchange document created by Adobe and is the most popular, reliable and recognized international standard for viewing and managing electronic documents in the world. If you have a limited internet connectivity or if you don’t have access to internet all the time then you can convert websites to PDF format and carry them with you where ever you want.So I felt many of you may also require such tools. Adobe charges a good sum($200) for creating pdf files even when many of the other providers offer this service for free .Hence I have tried to list down all the possible tools.

 

1. Pdf converter : Convert commonly used files (Microsoft Office, Open Office, graphic images, vector graphic and other formats) to PDF. This interactive PDF converter and document creator is quick and reliable. Try it for yourself.
2. Primo online creator : PrimoOnline provides a super-fast way to create PDF files online, without the need to install any PDF software. Simply upload your file, enter your email address, and our server-based PDF creator will quickly convert it to PDF and deliver it straight to your email inbox.
3. Doc2PDF.net : allows you to quickly choose the file you want to convert from your Local Machine and quickly see the result in seconds. It converted the 150k Document in seconds and opened immediately in Acrobat Reader within the Browser.
4. PDF Online : PDF Online also allows you to quickly upload a .DOC file, as long as it is under 2MB in size, and convert it into a PDF. The only downside to this service is you will need to give your e-mail address in order for the service to send you the PDF.No software is required. Simply upload your document and it will be automatically converted to PDF.
5. Fast PDF : Fast PDF is a web-based service that lets you convert Microsoft Word documents to PDF! The PDF format makes it easy to share documents with others and ensures that they will look the way you intended. Using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader others can access your document regardless of their exact hardware or software.
6. ZAMZAR : It lets you convert almost any file to literally any form so also it lets You convert your .txt (Notepad),.doc (WORD),.ppt (Power point) etc….To PDF form.But the problem it lets you to convert only 5 consecutive conversions in its free version for more you have to upgrade to their paid version.Well not bad for non-commercial use
7. Neevia Online converter : By using the Neevia online converter you can create PDF or Image documents from many of the file formats that you use on a daily basis. No software needs to be installed on your computer. Simply upload the file to convert and select one of the two delivery methods i)either wait in browser till file is converted or ii)E-mail the link to me. The upload limit is 1MB per file.
8. Cute PDF : Portable Document Format (PDF) is the de facto standard for the secure and reliable distribution and exchange of electronic documents and forms around the world.  CutePDF Writer (formerly CutePDF Printer) is the free version of commercial PDF creation software. CutePDF Writer installs itself as a "printer subsystem". This enables virtually any Windows applications (must be able to print) to create professional quality PDF documents - with just a push of a button and the good thing is it is FREE for commercial and non-commercial use!
9. DRAW LOOP : A free web-based service that allows you to convert and combine files to PDF.
10. GO2PDF : Go2PDF enables you to convert instantly any document into PDF format with a simple click. Go2PDF contains a Virtual PDF Printer, which is a high-quality PDF converter and generator with passwords protection, PDF access control, PDF scaling, PDF version and compatibility control, font embedding options and more. The generated PDF is small yet clear. Go2PDF is Freeware, offering an effective solution to create PDF documents with ease and joy. Go2PDF itself is only 261KB, very small, easy to use, yet smart and powerful. You may convert Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access documents into PDF formats, convert AutoCAD file into PDF, convert image formats to PDF, convert plain text file to PDF.
11. PDF Newspaper : This service easily converts an webpage to PDF form for offline viewing.You need to input the website feeds URL for which, PDF newspaper will convert them into printable PDF files. It will save around 10 articles in PDF file which are pulled from the feed url of the website. You can also include images in PDF file.
12. EXPRESS PDF : Using this service we can attach only Microsoft Excel files but the maximum document size is 20 MB. Attach your Microsoft Excel document (xls). You will receive an email you as soon as your document has been converted. You will then be able to pickup your pdf file.
13.  RSS2PDF : It converts RSS, Atom feeds or OPML to PDF Generator.
14. Booklet Creator : A free online tool that allows to create a booklet from a PDF document.
15. Very PDF : Text To PDF Converter is a free program that can be used to convert plain text file to PDF file,you can call it from other applications to convert your text files to PDF files on the fly. It converts old txt, text, textual report to nice PDF file (form, invoice, report, sale sheet) on all Windows Systems.
16.  Omni format : Pdf995 is the fast, affordable way to create professional-quality documents in the popular PDF file format. Its easy-to-use interface allows you to create PDF files by simply selecting the "print" command from any application, creating documents which can be viewed on any computer with a PDF viewer.The free version of OmniFormat will display a sponsor page in your web browser each time you launch the software.
17. FeedJournal : Similar to RSS2PDF , it  convert RSS and Atom feeds into PDF newspaper.
18. PDF 9.0 :  This version also offers enhanced performance with faster loading and zooming, expanded device compatibility, and extended application support for files attached to PDF documents.
19. PDF4U : Use PDF4U to convert Word, PowerPoint, and Postscript documents to PDF. Use PDF4U printer to create any printable document to PDF.PDF4U converts your document to PDF and returns it to the email address you specified.But the Bad thing is its free version allows only file size of 30kb , that’s too less still can be used at times of need.
20. Text to PDF converter : As The name suggests it lets Text documents that is notepad files to be converted to PDF
21. Web2PDF Online : A free HTML to PDF Conversion service for your websites that allows your visitors to quickly save useful information in your blogs and websites to PDF files.
22. Lettos : This service lets you to convert DOC to ODT & PDF, ODT to PDF and DOC, PDF to TXT.
23. Easysw : It can be used to convert the web page of your choice to pdf format.
24. htm2PDF : It is a free service which facilitates you to convert your webpages(HTML) to PDF.
25. Zilla TXT to PDF Converter : It is a freeware which  can convert Text Files to PDF files quickly. It also allows you to set the Page Size, Font, Author and keywords information.

And you may find many more if you know any such service please feel free to include it in comments section.

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Planning to appear for ISEE, SAT, ACT or GRE then build your Vocabulary

  As the title suggests if you are planning to appear for  ISEE, SAT, ACT or GRE . Then  you will surely have to improve your vocabulary. Vocabushi will help you in this purpose.They have a smart vocabulary system which will let you learn easily and that too in a jolly way.

 

Features of Vocabushi

• Comprehensive vocabulary for major standardized tests
• Adaptive technology,Their system gives words that will challenge you, and skips the ones you might already know
• As you learn, you can keep a track of your overall progress for every word
• Never-ending supply of new sentence completion questions
• Hear how words are pronounced (Recorded MP3 pronunciations)
• Learn on the go as they offer MP3s Downloads, Podcasts, and Printable

Link : http://www.vocabsushi.com/about

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Split up large files to smaller pieces with GSplit

Many times when you may have  to send some video or file to your friend, but  you can’t send it because your email has a quota on attachment size and your file is of large size.These files can not be  added as a attachment or uploaded to some free upload sites. So to send those files you will have to split those files into small parts, after that you can upload them as a attachment.

A free application,GSplit,can be used to split large files into smaller files. Of course ,it goes without saying, that you can again join the files after receiving it at the recipient's side.

To split a file follow these steps

• Click the browse button under the General tab and locate the file you want to split.
• Select the location to save the smaller pieces of files in the Destination folder under the General tab.
• Click the Split button in the Split File under the General tab. By default, files created are self uniting blocked pieces type of files.

To restore the small pieces of files follow these steps

• Double click the first part of the small pieces, it is usually named as disk1. The GSplit self-uniting window will appear. Select the location where you want to restore the file then click the unite button.
• The files will be restored to the location selected by you. The output files are numbered and you simply execute the first one which will  combines the pieces almost instantly.
• The Best thing is that since the pieces are self-restoring, you don’t need to install GSplit to those receiving your split files.

Link : http://www.gdgsoft.com/gsplit/

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