How to Convert Files to PDF Online for Free

Converting Adobe PDF Files

People generally prefer to receive files in PDF form nowadays. Luckily, you can easily convert just about any file to a PDF for free online using Adobe's Create PDF converter.

Things You'll Need

• Create PDF online account

Instructions

1. Go to Adobe's online PDF creator website (see link below). It is called Create Adobe PDF Online.

2. Sign up for an Adobe PDF converter account by clicking on "Get Trial Subscription."

3. When you're logged in, click "Convert File." Find the file that you want to convert on your computer and then click "Continue." You can convert Microsoft Office files, postscript files, images, and other formats using the free online Adobe PDF converter.

4. Choose your optimization settings. If you will only be using this PDF file for display online, choose "Web" but if you want to print it select "Print." Decide on your PDF compatibility (Adobe 3.0, 4.0, or 5.0) and type in the page numbers that you want to convert. Do you want to prevent people from printing your PDF file? If so, select "No Printing" under security options. Finally, choose whether you want Adobe to send you your completed PDF file via email or if you just want to wait until the conversion completes in your browser. Then click "Create PDF!"

5. Allow the PDF converter time to process your file. You will receive your PDF file as a link in your browser, or via email if that was your choice. You are allowed up to three free online PDF conversions with Adobe CreatePDF.

Resources

• PDF Creator