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HELP - computer(ish) question - sending files !

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Esta

Esta Report 2 Nov 2005 12:09

I have a death cert that someone wants a copy of sent in .pdf format....HELP....I know I have received these types of files and read them without any problem but how do I send them the same way........ I know how to scan it onto my computer , but then what do I do ?........

Phoenix

Phoenix Report 2 Nov 2005 12:13

Having created the image, open it, click on file, choose 'save as' and see if the options include pdf.

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy Report 2 Nov 2005 12:14

You can't convert into PDF from another format unless you buy (v expensive) Adobe software. The easiest thing to do, would be to send it in JPG or GIF format, which most people can access. Why do they want it sending in PDF? lol

Phoenix

Phoenix Report 2 Nov 2005 12:15

I'm not a techie, so if that don't work, you'll need someone who knows what they're talking about.

Esta

Esta Report 2 Nov 2005 12:23

I have no idea why they want it in .PDF format. But I'm not about to pay to be able to do ! I never really thought about what type files are to be honest. I'll scan it then just attatch it to an email as I would normally have done. I just needed to know it wasn't something easy I could do !! Thank-you Both Esta x

Cool breeze

Cool breeze Report 2 Nov 2005 13:53

Copy to document, go to document, right click, send to recipient. That's what i do when i'm sending to anyone. Micheal.

Scott

Scott Report 27 Dec 2005 23:08

I know this is a bit old but I just came across this topic! If you want to make a PDF file, there's no need to buy Adobe software. Go to http://www.pdffactory.com/ and you can download a free PDF writer. It installs onto your computer as a 'virtual' printer. So when you want a PDF file you send the original document to the pdf factory 'printer' , save the result, and then do what you want with it. I use it often and it works a treat.

Val wish I'd never started

Val wish I'd never started Report 27 Dec 2005 23:25

it might be a bit old Scott but very helpful I am going to try it thanks

Mandy in Wiltshire

Mandy in Wiltshire Report 28 Dec 2005 09:01

Thanks from me too! I've just downloaded the free trial version of the PDF thingy, as well as a very useful-looking download that saves printer ink (ideal for all those census pages!). I checked the reasoning behind sending a PDF file with hubby, and he says that it is very secure because it can't be altered so easily as other files (you need to have the necessary software, and you can also password-protect PDF files). Mandy :)