PDF Files

Starting points

Start with Matt Snyder's PDF Publishing (PDF file), a good general guide to the format and pitfalls to avoid.

For advice on which tools to use to create PDF files, try:

• Free PDF programs
• PDF converters- what works?
• I Have No Idea How to Make PDFs

Also, try following any links within these threads. However, be aware that the tools recommended in these threads date quickly. For up-to-date advice, try searching for "PDF" within the Publishing forum of the Forge.

Other useful resources

• For advice on using indexes and bookmarks, try Indexes and bookmarks.

• There is a useful discussion on optimising PDFs for print or screen in making My Life with Master a sellable pdf.

• Pixellation and DPI contains useful advice on scanning art into PDF files.

• A short but useful discussion on making PDFs smaller is in Problems with PDFs.

Searches

Search the Forge publishing Forum for PDF.

Related Topics

Web Distribution, Pricing, Print-on-demand