Why Pay Big Bucks for PDF Software:
Consider Your Options
by Merle
Published
on this site: March 20th, 2004
If you've ever downloaded a document or purchased an ebook online,
odds are it was created in something called "Portable Document
Format" (PDF). PDF was initially created by Adobe and is the
standard for online documents, as they can be viewed on a variety
of platforms and computers.
To read PDF documents, a computer must have "Adobe Acrobat
Reader" installed, which comes at no charge. If you don't already
have it on your system, you can download it here:
http://adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
Now if you want to create a PDF document, you could go out and
spend a few hundred dollars on Adobe Acrobat Software. But there
are other, lower cost (even free) options. If you plan on creating
reports or ebooks, or any other document to add to your website,
you'll want to take a look at what's available in the PDF creation
department.
- http://PDFMoto.com
: A Web publishing system that converts documents you create in
any Windows application into PDF. They offer several different
versions, so pricing varies, but they do offer a free version
that is limited to 50 documents.
- http://PDF995.com
: Free software that allows you to create PDF documents as easily
as hitting the "print" key from within any application.
The free version has an advertising splash page that comes up
everytime you run the program but you can purchase "keys"
for $9.95 each to remove them if they bother you.
- http://Sanface.com/txt2pdf.html
: Txt2PDF Shareware that is actually a Perl 5 program that converts
your old text docs to PDF format. Runs on any platform that supports
Perl. The personal edition is only $39.00
- http://www.oakworth.demon.co.uk/gymnast.htm:
Gymnast is a text to PDF creator for Windows. This downloadable
software is actually freeware. Very powerful and easy to use and
it's loaded with features. Just open the software, select the
document and convert it.
- http://tinyurl.com/la4j
: CutePDF Printer is totally free. This software has no annoying
ads or banners. Choose print from within any application to create
a PDF instantly.
- http://Win2PDF.com
: This software creates PDF files from any Windows NT, Win 2000
or XP application. Price ranges from $35.00 to $69.00, depending
on which version you wish to purchase. Installs as a print driver
so all you do is click print from any software app you're using
and you're done.
As you can see, you have plenty to choose from when it comes to
software packages, but what if you just have an occasional need
to create PDF's? There are some websites that will allow you to
create documents right online at their sites.
Here are a few to get you started:
- Adobe: http://www.Adobe.com
Look in the left hand column for the button that says "create
PDF online." You can create up to five documents free; after
that you'll need to pay $9.99 a month or $99.00 per year for unlimited
usage.
- Create Your Own PDF: http://www.sanface.com/createpdf.html
Just paste your text into the box and hit the button. Presto,
you're done.
- GoBlc: http://www.gohtm.com/
Free online conversion service that allows you to upload any document.
They do the PDF conversion and email you back with the file.
One of the biggest problems with PDF documents, especially when
it comes to ebooks, is that they're not easily modified for use
by affiliates /associates.
Many .exe ebooks allow you to download them and easily customize
them with your own affiliate links.
When it comes to viral marketing, rebranding ability is of the
utmost importance. This gives others the incentive to freely give
away your ebook if they can insert their own affiliate links. This
was a problem with PDF, but not anymore.
- Viral PDF: http://viralpdf.com
With this software, you can easily rebrand your PDF ebooks. It's
actually a set of two Windows files. Once you create your material
you can give it to your affiliates along with a small software
application that allows them to rebrand the links in the ebook
with their own. Only $67.00
- Custom PDF Maker : http://CustomPDFMaker.com
A script that allows your visitors to enter their links into a
webpage, press a button and the PDF is created with their links
in it. Only $19.95
- PDF Link Changer: http://PDFLinkChanger.com
Software that searches through a PDF file, displays all url's
and email links and allows you to easily change them. If you create
marketing materials for your affiliates, this one's for you. Purchase
without resale rights for only $19.00
No matter how you choose to create your own PDF's -- with software,
on the fly online, or rebrandable -- by taking the time to check
out these resources, you'll save yourself a lot of time and money.
Remember, when it comes to PDF creation, Adobe's not the only game
in town.
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