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How do i create PDFs for people to download?

by asc
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So i have created a document that I want to post in various places, and want to convert it to PDF for people to actually download. I am not looking for an opt-in option (just yet)...simply a 'click here for a free report'.

Anyone care to share the simplest steps to complete this?

Thanks in advance

Alan
#create #download #pdfs #people
  • Profile picture of the author Kevin Alexander
    What program did you create the Document with?
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    • Profile picture of the author Wade Watson
      I keep the free OpenOffice Writer installed mostly for this purpose. You can import most WP documents and it saves to PDF quite nicely.
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      • Profile picture of the author NatesMarketing
        If it's made in Microsoft Word - you can save as a PDF.
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    • Profile picture of the author asc
      Originally Posted by Kevin Alexander View Post

      What program did you create the Document with?

      Openoffice writer....

      Just downloaded PDFCreator, a free app which seems to save to pdf to a place on my computer. I have added links to the document within Openoffice, inserting Hyperlinks....but when I open the PDF the links are not clickable...they are highlighted blue but not clickable?


      Also not a clue of how how people actually get this PDF... do I need to upload it somehow to a site first? I am guessing that this is the way, if so how is this done? I am not looking for people to have to go to my site and then read it there, just simply click on a link on a forum, or wherever I put it and they can download it there.

      Thanks for all taking the time to reply so far!
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  • Profile picture of the author martbost
    If you are using Microsoft Word 2007 and up, you can save natively in PDF format. If not, you can get a free one from PDFForge.org that works well.
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  • Profile picture of the author asc
    DOH!!! Just noticed the 'export to PDF' option within OpenOffice Writer!!! Ill try that and see where it takes me
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  • Profile picture of the author asc
    OK, so that worked...PDF working and links working. Now what do I do with the file, anyone??
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    • Profile picture of the author Brandon Tanner
      Originally Posted by asc View Post

      OK, so that worked...PDF working and links working. Now what do I do with the file, anyone??
      Assuming that you upload the PDF file to the same directory as the webpage that links to it, this is the HTML code you would use to link to the PDF file...

      HTML Code:
      <a href="xxxx.pdf">Right-click here and choose 'Save Link As' to download the PDF</a>
      ^ Replace xxxx with the name of the PDF file.
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  • Profile picture of the author cpt
    If you want this to be a free PDF for your visitors you need to upload it to your website via FTP software and then insert the URL into your web page. Does this make sense or do you need more detail? I am not sure how much you already know.
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    • Profile picture of the author asc
      Originally Posted by cpt View Post

      If you want this to be a free PDF for your visitors you need to upload it to your website via FTP software and then insert the URL into your web page. Does this make sense or do you need more detail? I am not sure how much you already know.
      Makes sense thanks...something I have never done before and wasn't sure if people did it in this way or used some sort of hosting just for files they upload...if that makes sense...

      Now I know the process I will do my research on the ins and outs of how to do it.

      Many thanks people
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      • Profile picture of the author WillR
        Originally Posted by asc View Post

        Makes sense thanks...something I have never done before and wasn't sure if people did it in this way or used some sort of hosting just for files they upload...if that makes sense...
        Yes, a lot of people do use external services to host files such as downloads, reports, videos, audios, etc. Probably the most common one is Amazon S3. It just takes a big load off your server and also makes the downloads much faster for your visitors. It really depends how many people you plan to have downloading your file. If it's just a few here and there then you should be able to get away with hosting it on your own server. If you expect any type of volume though I would recommend using a service like Amazon S3.

        In regards to converting documents to PDF, I have used many programs but I now always just use this very simple online converter. Works a charm.

        Free Online Doc Converter, Batch Convert to PDF, PDF/A or Image, PDF Converter, PDF Printer.
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  • Profile picture of the author ParkerArrow
    I'd suggest Google Drive. You can create the doc right in there, and people can download in their format of choice. Just be sure to set the "share" option or people won't see it.
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  • Profile picture of the author WalterW
    You can find converters online, here is one good

    PDF Converter - Convert to PDF Online Free
    Online*PDF*Converter
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    • Profile picture of the author hsbinmarket
      Congrtulations ! your problem is solved.
      Long live WF.
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