Which pdf editor do you use to write your ebook?

Heys just use Microsoft word to create your report/ebook...once you're done go Google 'convert microsoft word to pdf free...Upload your file, convert and you're all set

MS Word is the best.

Get the new Microsoft Office 365.

You can get 5 licenses for $10 per month.

The newest Word is great for e-books.

It has some totally sweet ebook layouts, built in images, ecovers, and also includes powerpoint (the new powerpoint is epically elite by the way), free Skype minutes (I believe 60 minutes per month), and also a 25 gig allowance on your skydrive.

Totally recommended.

You write your book in Word and then you convert it to a pdf using a free editor.
You need the free Adobe to read your pdfs but at least this way you don't need to spend money.

I also use MS Word and then convert it into a PDF.

Question: Which pdf editor do you use to write your ebook?
Answer: I don't use any PDF editor but MS Word.

Mate, unless you don't have MS Word installed, you don't need to buy anything.
Here's what you need to do, in step-by-step form, on how you can save your e-book in MS Word format into a PDF version.

1. Open your e-book in MS Word format.
2. Press ALT F + A to show the Save As dialog box.
3. On the Save As dialog box, find the Save As Type option near the bottom and find PDF.

That's it. For step # 3, if you haven't installed the pre-requisite Adobe programs, you won't see the "PDF" option.

I hope this helps.

I've always used MS Word to create ebooks.
I quite like their templates for covers, although some people are not so keen I hear.
I then use the save as pdf option to create the pdf.
I've sold a bucketload of ebooks over the years and one has gone viral - all having been produced in MS Word.

I've been using Word and converting the result book with Primo PDF. It is a lot easier and the formatting is preserved.

I write them in Word then convert them to .pdf files using PDFcreator (freeware) - it keeps all the links to the various sections within the document intact too

1. Write your ebook in Microsoft Word.

2. Convert the document to a PDF file using a simple converter such as this free one:
Free Online Doc Converter, Batch Convert to PDF, PDF/A or Image, PDF Converter, PDF Printer.

I simply use MS Word then upload it to Google Docs and then again download it as a PDF.

The simplest way: Write it on MS Word and choose the PDF format when saving it.

I have just bought Microsoft Office 2013 Professional and can easily tell you that it is awesome! You can use Word 2013 to write your e-book and then save it as .pdf file. There'll be nothing like errors, or bad images.

Funny how most of you guys recommended microsoft word. I do, but I have the '97 version lol.

Search for plugins (even for Word 97) if you can't Save-As or Print to a PDF. MS Word conversion to PDF goes back at least to Word 95.

I use all free stuffs:

OpenOffice to create the document
Install Cute PDF to print it as a pdf (or export from OpenOffice as pdf)
Use Foxit reader to add links

Cheers

You can use OpenOffice for a free alternative but I usually use Adobe InDesign because I like to design the layout, covers and everything.

Just use Apache Open Office. 100% free and I like it a lot better than Word.

You can use PDF999. Its really good & its free. You can google it.

I never use a converter to convert into pdf. All you havr to do is save your file as pdf in ms word.

File>save as>pdf>done. Easy as that.

I use Open Office, but then I often use Zamzar, Zamzar - convert document, eBook, image, audio and video - free online file conversion
to convert that file into a dozen different ebook formats, including Kindle
and other unique platforms.

Willie

This may have been mentioned....

OpenOffice is a great program to use, it can do everything microsoft word does and it has a built in export to pdf option...

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LOL it was mentioned in the 2 posts above mine, but its still relevant..

I guess I am a bit different than most here.... I use "Pages" for Mac. Great program IMO although I know even most Mac users still use Word, I prefer Pages.

I like using Docupub.com free pdf conversion tool. It allows watermarks and encryption with master password.

Basically everything adobe does...free

(they don't put forced watermarks either so completely logo free, free tool)

search docupub.com pdfconvert

I'm late to the party but here's what I would say.

1. You need ebook writing program. This would be a word processor like: MS Word (paid) or OpenOffice Writer (free). Both do the same thing. I would use Word.

2. When you are done, I would create a table of contents. Just go to the Insert menu and look for the Table of Contents. It make take you a little while but google it if you're having trouble. "MS Word Insert Table of Contents" should do the trick.

3. Use the built-in convert feature of either MS Word (see the save as PDF feature) or OpenOffice Writer (button, or see the file menu). If the PDFs you get from this method appeal to you. You're done. Skip steps 4-5.

----OPTIONAL---

4. Install PDF Creator, or Nitro PDF. I would use Nitro PDF. These programs will take your ebook document and turn it into a PDF.

5. Add security features or whatnot with Acrobat or other software. I use an old freeware PDF security software. Search google there are literally hundreds.

Good luck!

Thread tl;dr...

When I do ebooks in PDF format, I use Open Office Writer and simply save as pdf.

I use Google Docs to convert to PDF for free

Open Office is good and it's 100% free.

I currently use Nitro PDF Professional Enterprise. It's a paid version, but I swear it's the best thing since sliced bread! I can convert to any format, i can alter the PDF whilst in PDF form, i can insert pictures with links...basically anything that can be done with a normal Word doc!

If you want a free option, i suggest using Open Office Writer.. SImply do up your report/ebook, then go to File > Export to PDF.. Hey presto - you've got a PDF version of your report!

JR

The best and most easy is Cute PDF..

I use Word 2007 and save to PDF. I also have Nuance OmniPage and PDF pro. It helps when I forget where I put my Word doc (which happens often!) and then I can convert the PDF back to Word and do my editing.

hi, I am using PDF converter enterprise, I am very happy with it.

Why would you need an "ebook writer" software (what is that even supposed to be?) to write an ebook. You don't need any Adobe product to write (an ebook or whatever else), and especially not using their insane subscription-based pricing. (Which is ridiculous, but that's another story).

I am using Word and then export to whatever format I want, say PDF, .doc etc.

Adobe ACROBAT you would only need in those rare circumstances where you want to edit a PDF (but I rarely use it) since I work and edit from Word 2010, a PDF is the final format and not something you are really supposed to edit. (In fact editing a PDF itself is a nightmare)

Adobe Acrobat (and Abby Finereader) can ALSO serve to convert various formats into .EPUB, HTML etc.)..for example I use Abby Finereader to convert existing PDFs into HTML...then edit the HTML and make an .EPUB/Kindle book out of it.

But as said this is only for conversions...the writing itself (and then saving as PDF etc.) happens in Word. Instead of Word you can also use OpenOffice.