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How to Create PDFs
What is a PDF file?PDF = Portable Document Format. It is a document format invented by Adobe that enables a document to be distributed on different computer systems while preserving the layout. PDF files are readable by nearly every PC and laptop.
You can create a PDF from nearly any document source type. For example, you can write your manuscript in MS Word, then simply save it out to PDF format. Once you have your document in PDF format you can upload it to Crestbooks.
To create a PDF document you need software that will convert your document into PDF. Mac OSX users can create PDF documents natively through MacOS - just "Print" your document and in the lower left part of the print dialog box you'll see a PDF menu - choose the "Save As PDF" option.
For Windows users, you'll need some type of external program to save PDF files. Our best recommendation is to search Google for information. There are many low cost options for creating PDF documents.
The Adobe web site is currently offering five free PDF conversions. Click this link and go to http://createpdf.adobe.com/. Take advantage of this free conversion of your manuscript and save it to your PC. Then it is a simple matter to deposit the manuscript in the PDF format to the Crestbooks shelf.
