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How Do I Convert My Documents to a PDF?

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The recommended way to create a PDF is to save your document as a PDF. Most word processing software's (Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, etc.) will allow you to save your document as a PDF.

To do this,

1. Click FILE 

2. SAVE AS...

3. Name the document 

4. Change the "Save as Type" to PDF 

5. Click SAVE.

You will now have a PDF version of your document. Another option would be to scan your document to your computer as a PDF.

 

You can also "print" the document to PDF. Click the link below based on your operating system.

 

Windows PC

1. Open the document and attempt to print.(Click File and choose Print on the menu)

2. When presented with your printer options, select 'Adobe PDF' or 'Microsoft Print to PDF'.

3. Click 'Print'. This will prompt you to rename and save the file.

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Apple OS / Mac

Note: Mac 'Pages' users should 'export' to PDF instead of printing to PDF.

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Mac OS has different versions of PDF conversion, click here to find OS specific instructions. 

Linux

  1. Open the Document in your PDF Viewer.
  2. Press Ctrl+P to open the print dialog box or click File, select Print in the Menu.
  3. On the Menu Settings page, Click the General tab, and under Printer name, choose Print to File as your listed Printer.
  4. Choose your filename (rename the document) and save location.
  5. Select your file format. PDF is the default file type.
  6. Select any page preferences.
  7. Click Print to save the PDF.

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Other Options

If the file you need to convert is an image file (JPG, GIF, etc.), follow these instructions to re-save the file as a PDF document:

  1. Open the image and attempt to print. (Click the Print icon across the top)
  2. When presented with your printer options, select 'Adobe PDF' or 'Microsoft Print to PDF'.
  3. Click 'Print'. This will prompt you to name and save the file.

 

Below is a list of 3rd party websites to assist with creating PDF files.

If you are using a mobile device (Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, Android phone/tablet, et cetera), you should be able to take your document to ILovePDF.com to convert your image, Microsoft Word document, Microsoft Excel document, or HTML document to a PDF file.

Please Note: We cannot help with technical assistance on any 3rd party websites.