How to Create a Self Extracting PDF Document
Almost everyone in the computer and Internet world uses the PDF file format. PDF files require a special viewer such as the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you need to share PDF documents with other people who do not have a PDF reader installed, or if you do not want to use a reader yourself, you can convert the files into a self-extracting format. A self-extracting PDF file is a standalone file. It can be opened and read on its own.
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Instructions
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Look for an application that converts PDF files to EXE or executable files. Download or copy the software to your computer.
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Install the PDF converter to your computer. Read the instructions on how to use the program.
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Launch the application. Browse to the folder containing the PDF you wish to convert. Select the file to load it.
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Specify a folder where you would like the converted PDF to go. Adjust settings if needed.
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Convert the PDF to a new self-extracting file.
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Open the self-extracting PDF you have made. If the application was able to convert the file without any problems, you can now view the file without Adobe Acrobat Reader or other PDF viewer.
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Tips & Warnings
You can download free trials of PDF self-extracting tools online. These may have restrictions.
Keep backups of your PDF files before you convert them.
The PDF files may become larger once converted into self-extracting files.
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