Converting files to PDF’s

By on June 24th, 2014 in How to, Marketing

By Katie Owens, PG customer service

A lot of authors create their content in Word documents.  There’s nothing wrong with that, but like most digital printers, PG works in a PDF workflow, so final files must be submitted in that format.

So how do you convert your Word documents to PDF’s?  It’s easy!  Just follow our step-by-step guide:

Step 1:  On the top bar of your work document, you will see multiple tab options. Click on PAGE LAYOUT.

On the top bar of your work document, you will see multiple tab options. Click on PAGE LAYOUT.

Step 2: Once you are on the PAGE LAYOUT tab, click on the drop down option for SIZE. Next select MORE PAPER SIZES. 

Once you are on the PAGE LAYOUT tab, click on the drop down option for SIZE. Next select MORE PAPER SIZES …

Step 3:  Go to the PAGE tab and you will enter in the WIDTH and HEIGHT of the book you want.

Step 3

Step 4:   The final step is saving your Word document as a PDF – see below for more detailed instructions.

Step 5

TIP:  Before proceeding, save a copy of your files, just in case something goes awry!

Go to “File”

  • Save As
  • Save As Adobe PDF
  • You will see a pop up notification from Acrobat PDF Maker: “Do you want PDFMaker to save the file and continue?” Click YES
  • Next you will see a new pop-up menu to save you file in a specific location and to name your file.

Make sure under the FILE NAME, you enter in the SAVE FILE TYPE AS and select PDF

  • Select OK and your Word file will be converted to a PDF.

That’s it!  Now you can rest easy knowing your files are set up in the proper format for digital production.

As always, you can give us a call or  visit pubgraphics.com.