I need to scan a couple of large files and need to convert them to PDF format.
How do I do this? what software do i need? Thanks
2007-03-12 03:17:15 · 11 answers · asked by LG 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Spend 300 bucks for that ridiculous adobe pdf software!
2007-03-12 03:20:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you don't have that as an option when scanning then you need software that will convert your scanned images into PDF format. Acrobat Reader, a free program, will not do it. The full version of Acrobat or Photoshop will give you the option. You might also try downloading PDF factory's trial version.
2007-03-12 10:27:41 · answer #2 · answered by Glennroid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two ways:
1. Do an OCR scan and then convert the text to pdf.
I would use the free TeX suite but you may be able to use MSWord, print to file, then use the free PS to PDF converter at the Adobe web site.
2. Treat the scanned pages a pictures and import them into any suitable layout program (TeX, InDesign etc.) You may be able to use MSWierd but it is so generally troublesome I would save time and use another resource.
Be very sure you are not violating a copyright on the original files.
2007-03-12 10:25:30 · answer #3 · answered by wexfordpress 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. Unless you are scanning and then running them through an OCR program (which changes the scanned documents from images into text), I don't see any point in converting them to pdf. Otherwise, let me warn you that the task ahead of you is enormous.
If you just want a pdf file with a bunch of images, you can use OpenOffice or pdf995 (I think that's what it's called) is popular.
2007-03-12 10:23:25 · answer #4 · answered by scruffy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have added a "printer" that prints to a PDF. Choose print and choose which printer you want. I have Acrobat PDF writer. Choose print and it actually creates a file that is read with PDF. Sorry I can't quite remember how I added this printer. Good Luck.
2007-03-12 10:26:53 · answer #5 · answered by cfitetx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your scanning software might do it... look in the help section. I use adobe Photoshop or adobe acrobat professional. On a Mac you simply print to pdf.
2007-03-12 10:23:00 · answer #6 · answered by Debbk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could spent that ridiculous $300, or you could get a Mac. With a Mac, you can turn just about anything into a PDF, easily. PDF is built into Mac OS X and used extensively.
2007-03-12 10:23:00 · answer #7 · answered by UbiquitousGeek 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That depends. My HP scanner has creating PDF files as an option. Check your scanner's manual.
2007-03-12 10:24:49 · answer #8 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adobe Acrobat,
2007-03-12 11:53:20 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download adobe acrobat reader ....
u cn read and create pdf files in this software
2007-03-12 10:24:45 · answer #10 · answered by gaurav 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋