How to Create and Print PDF Files for Free

There are many reasons why you may want to convert a file into the Adobe PDF file format. The most common reason though is to ensure that the person you are sending a Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc document can actually open and read it. This article will show you how to convert most documents into the PDF file format.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Internet access

1. >>>Decide on a Provider<<<
   The first thing to consider is whether or not you want to covert docs online or on your computer. If you don't want an online service to see your document, then you may want to choose to install the conversion software to your PC. If you don't want to install software on your PC, then you'll need to use an online service.

2. 

   >>>Online Options<<<
   There are many online PDF conversion options. Just do a Google search on "free online pdf conversion" and you'll get thousands of hits. Things to consider are whether or not they support the file format you are trying to convert and how much time it will take. These services may require you to sign-up, then once you create an account they will send converted files to your email. If you area at all concerned about the site being able to see your file, you may not want to use online services. Check also to see their terms and conditions.

3. >>>Software on Your PC<<<
   Another option is to download and install software onto your PC. Again, doing a Google search on "free PDF conversion software" will result in thousands of options. The benefit of installing software on your PC is that it will likely support anything that you want to print. For exemplar, id you want to print an online receipt of something that you purchased from a website, you can with PDF software.

4. 

   >>>Go Find Your Options<<<
   I ran a search on Google and here are two of each type that I found at the top of the list:
   Primo PDF: Software Download
   Cute PDF: Software Download
   Free PDF Convert: Online Conversion
   PDF Online: Online Conversion

[starlet67]

on 6/15/2009 Helpful info!5*