"Why Pay Big Bucks for PDF Software:
Consider Your Options"
By Merle http://MCPromotionsPress.com
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.
1) 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.
2) 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.
3) 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
4) 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.
5) 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.
6) 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:
1) 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.
2) 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.
3) 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 wasa problem with PDF, but not anymore.
1) 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
2) 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
3) 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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