How to Use PDF Creator

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PDF files can be created by scanning a document into your computer. If you don't own a scanner, however, you can still convert files into PDF files by downloading and using PDF Creator. PDF Creator is a software program that will allow you to turn files such as word processing documents into PDF files. Best of all, PDF Creator is free to use, regardless of how many PDFs you wish to create.

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Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Download and install the latest edition of PDF Creator (see Resources below). Once you get to the PDF Creator screen, click the first "Download PDF Creator" link to start the download.
Step 2

Open PDF Creator.
Step 3

Click the "Add" icon at the top of the program. This is the icon that look like a page with a plus sign in the middle of it. A window will open.
Step 4

Click the "Files of type" drop box at the bottom of the window. Choose "All Files." Then, search for the file saved on your computer that you want to convert to a PDF. A second window will appear on your screen.
Step 5

Click the "Save" tab at the bottom of the second window. Once you do, you will be able to choose where on your computer you wish to save the newly created PDF file. Choose the destination, and then click "Save." Your PDF will be created, and then saved onto your computer.