PDF File Format

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• Adobe Acrobat 7 PDF Bible

  By Ted Padova Wiley Paperback (936 pages) Product Description: * Adobe Acrobat and its file format, PDF, have become the standard for portable documents, including everything from high-resolution color files destined for print to Internet and e-book content * This critically acclaimed, authoritative reference has now been completely updated and enhanced to cover the powerful new release of Adobe Acrobat * Written by Acrobat/PDF guru Ted Padova, the book is packed with real-world insights and techniques gained from the author's use of Acrobat and PDF under deadline situations * Covers everything there is to know about using Acrobat and PDF for print prepress, the Internet, CD-ROMs and all manner of new media * The companion Web site includes links to plug-ins, utilities, and a training video List Price: $39.99 Lowest New Price: $5.41 Lowest Used Price: $1.00 Usually ships in 24 hours (As of 10:46 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info) Buy It Now

  
  
  
• Adobe Acrobat 7 Tips and Tricks: The 150 Best

  By Donna L. Baker Adobe Press Paperback (416 pages) Product Description: Sure, you know how to read PDFs with it, but do you know how to add comments to documents or embed 3D objects in your PDFs or establish document-level security settings? With its staggering array of document-enhancing features and supported formats, Adobe Acrobat 7 offers a world of functionality just waiting to be tapped--which means that figuring out how to do just one specific task with it can be somewhat daunting. In these pages, veteran author Donna Baker solves that problem by presenting each Acrobat task as a stand-alone unit. If, for example, you want to find out how to search for a word or a phrase in a PDF file, you can do just that--at the same time picking up a couple of tips about refining your searches. Organized in three major sections--Input, Output, and Internal Acrobat Processes--this self-contained guide is all you need to get going fast with Acrobat 7.     List Price: $24.99 Lowest New Price: $6.97 Lowest Used Price: $3.58 Usually ships in 24 hours (As of 10:46 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info) Buy It Now

  
  
  
• PDF Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips & Tools

  By Sid Steward O'Reilly Media, Inc. Paperback (296 pages) Product Description: PDF--to most of the world it stands for that rather tiresome format used for documents downloaded from the web. Slow to load and slower to print, hopelessly unsearchable, and all but impossible to cut and paste from, the Portable Document Format doesn't inspire much affection in the average user. But PDFs done right is another story. Those who know the ins and outs of this format know that it can be much more than electronic paper. Flexible, compact, interactive, and even searchable, PDF is the ideal way to present content across multiple platforms. PDF Hacks unveils the true promise of Portable Document Format, going way beyond the usual PDF as paged output mechanism. PDF expert Sid Steward draws from his years of analyzing, extending, authoring, and embellishing PDF documents to present 100 clever hacks--tools, tips, quick-and-dirty or not-so-obvious solutions to common problems. PDF Hacks will show you how to create PDF documents that are far more powerful than simple representations of paper pages. The hacks in the book cover the full range of PDF functionality, from the simple to the more complex, including generating, manipulating, annotating, and consuming PDF information. You'll learn how to manage content in PDF, navigate it, and reuse it as necessary. Far more than another guide to Adobe Acrobat, the book covers a variety of readily available tools for generating, deploying, and editing PDF. The little-known tips and tricks in this book are ideal for anyone who works with PDF on a regular basis, including web developers, pre-press users, forms creators, and those who generate PDF for distribution. Whether you want to fine-tune and debug your existing PDF documents or explore the full potential the format offers, PDF Hacks will turn you into a PDF power user. List Price: $24.95 Lowest New Price: $11.86 Lowest Used Price: $3.44 Usually ships in 24 hours (As of 10:46 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info) Buy It Now

  
  
  
• PDF Reference Version 1.6 (5th Edition)

  By Adobe Systems Inc. Adobe Press Paperback (1248 pages) Product Description: The FDA requires that drug approvals be submitted in this format, and U.S. federal courts request that it be used for electronic case filing. We're talking, of course, about PDF (or Portable Document Format), and with more than 600 million copies of its reader (Adobe Acrobat) downloaded, and governments and enterprises around the world using it to streamline document management, chances are you'll be called to develop for it as well. This comprehensive reference makes sure you're ready! Containing all of the info from previous editions, plus new material on what's been added to PDF Version 1.5, this essential guide makes a highly technical subject accessible and intelligible. You'll find complete coverage of all major aspects of the format¿imaging model, architecture, syntax, graphics, operators, fonts, and rendering--as well as highly readable explanations of its interactive and multimedia features, transparency capabilities, intellectual property issues, and more. The first and last word on the most current PDF spec from the people who know it best: Adobe! List Price: $54.99 Lowest Used Price: $187.91 (As of 10:46 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info) Buy It Now

  
  
  
• Portable Document Format Reference Manual (APL)

  By Tim Bienz & Adobe Systems Inc. Addison-Wesley (C) Paperback (240 pages) List Price: $24.95 Lowest New Price: $18.74 Lowest Used Price: $4.87 (As of 10:46 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info) Buy It Now

• AutoDWG PDF Converter
  AutoDWG PDF Converter allows you convert DWG and DXF files to PDF files directly without needing AutoCAD.
  
  
• Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional (Mac)

  Adobe Released: 2005-01-07 CD-ROM (Mac) Mac OS X Create PDF files with the click of a button from Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer Easily attach source documents such as spreadsheets, multimedia files, images, and drawings to an Adobe PDF document Protect documents with passwords, certificates, and other security controls Product Description: Acrobat 7.0 Professional is the advanced way to create, control, and deliver more secure, high-quality PDF documents. Assemble electronic or paper files - even Web sites, engineering drawings, and e-mail - into reliable PDFs that are easy to share with others, using free Adobe Reader 7.0 software. Enjoy improved performance as you quickly convert, collect, and organize Adobe PDF documents. Extend comment capabilities for more active participation in reviews Improved attachment capabilities - Attach spreadsheets, multimedia files, images, and drawings to an Adobe PDF document Protect sensitive and confidential documents inside and outside the firewall, online and offline Use password protection to restrict access to documents with 128-bit encryption Set document permissions and restrict which PDF documents can be printed or changed Sign electronic documents using digital signatures List Price: $449.99 Lowest New Price: $349.00 (As of 10:46 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info) Buy It Now

  
  
  
• Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Standard [OLD VERSION]

  Adobe Released: 2005-01-07 CD-ROM (PC) Windows 2000/Windows XP Home Edition Easily create Adobe PDF files—create PDF documents with one-button ease from Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Windows users can also convert to PDF from Access, Internet Explorer, Outlook, and Publisher. Create Adobe PDF documents from Microsoft Outlook—Collect, convert, and organize Microsoft Outlook e-mails into searchable Adobe PDF documents. Include attachments, links, and bookmarks sorted by sender, date, or subject. Protect sensitive and confidential documents—control documents inside and outside the firewall, online and offline. Product Description: Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Standard is the quick and easy way to create and reliably share Adobe PDF documents. Transform your paperwork into Intelligent Documents for more secure and reliable files that accurately represent the original file or hard copy. Take advantage of the robust tools for sharing information and commenting on electronic files. Assemble documents, control their organization and search through them with more power than ever. Set document permissions and restrict which PDF documents can be printed or changed Sign electronic documents using digital signatures List Price: $299.99 Lowest New Price: $349.00 (As of 10:46 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info) Buy It Now

  
  
  
• Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Standard (Mac)

  Adobe Released: 2005-01-07 CD-ROM (Mac) Mac OS X Easily create Adobe PDF files—create PDF documents with one-button ease from Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Assemble documents—create a single Adobe PDF file from multiple sources—including Web pages and e-mail—to deliver one professional document that anyone can open using free Adobe Reader 7.0 software. Enjoy improved attachment capabilities—easily attach source files such as spreadsheets and images to an Adobe PDF document. Product Description: Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Standard is the quick and easy way to create and reliably share Adobe PDF documents. Transform your paperwork into Intelligent Documents for more secure and reliable files that accurately represent the original file or hard copy. Take advantage of the robust tools for sharing information and commenting on electronic files. Assemble documents, control their organization and search through them with more power than ever. Set document permissions and restrict which PDF documents can be printed or changed Sign electronic documents using digital signatures List Price: $299.99 Lowest New Price: $449.00 (As of 10:46 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info) Buy It Now

  
  
  
• PDF Converter for Microsoft Word

  Nuance Communications, Inc. Released: 2003-09-08 CD-ROM (PC) Windows NT/Windows 2000/Windows XP Convert PDF files to Microsoft Word documents Accurately retains the layout of the original PDF file Does not edit encrypted PDFs List Price: $49.99 (As of 10:46 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info) Buy It Now

  
  
  
• PDF Producer

  Data Becker CD-ROM (PC) Windows NT With just a click, you can insert and embed active hyperlinks, bookmarks, fonts and watermarks Add encryption and password protection to keep your private documents confidential Compatible with Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Acrobat Reader Lowest New Price: $39.99 Lowest Used Price: $24.50 (As of 10:46 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info) Buy It Now

  
  
  
• PowerPDF 2.0

  Xelerate Released: 2002-12-05 CD-ROM (PC) Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 95 List Price: $49.95 Lowest New Price: $28.66 (As of 10:46 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info) Buy It Now

  
  
  
• SCANSOFT, PDF CREATE V2.0 CD MOST US - M009A-G00-2.0

  SCANSOFT, CD-ROM No Operating System Product Description: PDF CREATE V2.0 CD MOST US Lowest New Price: $14.95 Lowest Used Price: $19.77 (As of 10:46 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info) Buy It Now

  
  
  
• SCANSOFT, PDF CREATE V2.0 CD MOST US - M009A-G00-2.0

  SCANSOFT, CD-ROM No Operating System Product Description: PDF CREATE V2.0 CD MOST US Lowest New Price: $14.95 Lowest Used Price: $19.77 (As of 10:46 Pacific 8 Jul 2008 More Info) Buy It Now

• Easy PDF Creator
  
  
• OOkle - The Ultimate PDF Organizer
  A software program that helps you find and organize every single PDF document and book that you own.
  
  
• PDF: Unfit for Human Consumption
  Usability guru Jakob Nielsen's comments on usability and PDF.