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Cómo crear archivos en formato PDF

Conversores para instalar

• Programa PDFCreator: http://sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator/
  (PDFCreator easily creates PDFs from any Windows program. Use it like a printer in Word, StarCalc or any other Windows application.)

  Para crear el archivo hay que entrar en el menú Imprimir... del programa que estés utilizando. Observa que esto puedes hacerlo desde cualquier programa de tu ordenador.

• Programa FoxTab PDF Converter: http://soft.foxtab.com/pdf-converter/gb/sg/
  (FoxTab PDF Converter is a free tool that lets you create and convert any file to PDF. The most stable and comprehensive PDF converter available and is very easy to use. Convert and create PDF from various types of files like Word DOC, Excel XLS, PowerPoint PPT.)

  También es posible convertir archivos de PDF a otros formatos: Word, Excel...

• Programa PDF995: http://www.pdf995.com/
  (Pdf995 makes it easy and affordable to create professional-quality documents in the popular PDF file format. Its easy-to-use interface helps you to create PDF files by simply selecting the 'print' command from any application, creating documents which can be viewed on any computer with a PDF viewer. Pdf995 supports network file saving, fast user switching on XP, Citrix/Terminal Server, custom page sizes and large format printing. Pdf995 is a printer driver that works with any Postscript to PDF converter. The pdf995 printer driver and a free Converter are available for easy download. Warning: The free versions display a sponsor page in your web browser each time you run the software. If you would prefer not to see sponsor pages, you may upgrade by obtaining individual keys for each product at any time for $9.95 each.)

  Para crear el archivo hay que entrar en el menú Imprimir... del programa que estés utilizando. Observa que esto puedes hacerlo desde cualquier programa de tu ordenador.

• Paquetes (suites) de programas
  
       OpenOffice.org ••• http://www.openoffice.org/
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       LibreOffice.org ••• http://www.libreoffice.org/

  Cualquiera de estos dos paquetes de programas contiene un procesador de textos, una hoja de cálculo, una base de datos, etcétera, como el paquete Office (de Microsoft Windows). Todos estos programas son compatibles con su equivalente de Office, es decir, permiten tanto abrir archivos como guardarlos en sus formatos (además de en otros formatos y en los suyos propios). Cada programa de los paquetes tienen integrado un conversor a formato PDF, tan fácil de utilizar como pulsando el botón que vienen en sus barras de herramientas. De esta forma también puedes convertir a PDF archivos antiguos que hayas creado con algún programa de Office; esto mismo puedes hacerlo con el programa del punto anterior.

• Jaws PDF Editor: http://www.jawspdf.com/pdf_editor/index.html
  (Jaws PDF Editor is a robust, affordable fully featured desktop application that enables you to: view, navigate, search, annotate, fill forms, merge, save and print PDF files. Using Jaws PDF Editor you can easily start working with PDF files to view, collaborate and share information while protecting the integrity of your source documents. Warning: The evaluation version is a fully functional product which is time-limited for 14 days.)

Conversores en línea

• Adobe CreatePDF: https://www.acrobat.com/createpdf/en/home.html
  (Need a PDF converter? Adobe makes it easy. Just upload a file and create a PDF document with one click. We store the PDF file for you.)

  También es posible convertir archivos de PDF a otros formatos: Word, Excel...

• Neevia Technology: Document Converter: http://docupub.com/pdfconvert/
  (Neevia Document Converter makes it possible for anyone to instantly convert many of the file formats (doc, docx, xls, ppt..) that are used daily to PDF or Image. No need to install anything on your computer. Simply upload the file and select your delivery method.)

  También es posible convertir archivos de PDF a otros formatos: Word, Excel...

Visores de formato PDF

• XPDF: http://www.foolabs.com/xpdf/ •••
  (Xpdf is an open source viewer for Portable Document Format [PDF] files. [These are also sometimes also called 'Acrobat' files, from the name of Adobe's PDF software.] The Xpdf project also includes a PDF text extractor, PDF-to-PostScript converter, and various other utilities.)
  
  
• GPL Ghostscript: http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/doc/GPL/ •••
  (Ghostscript is the name of a set of software that provides: 1) An interpreter for the PostScript [TM] language and the Adobe Portable Document Format [PDF -- sometimes confused with Acrobat, Adobe's PDF browser/editor product], and 2) A set of C procedures [the Ghostscript library] that implement the graphics and filtering [data compression / decompression / conversion] capabilities that appear as primitive operations in the PostScript language and in PDF.)
  
  
• Ghostscript: http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/doc/AFPL/index.htm
  (Ghostscript is the name of a set of software that provides: 1) An interpreter for the PostScript [TM] language, with the ability to convert PostScript language files to many raster formats, view them on displays, and print them on printers that don't have PostScript language capability built in; 2) An interpreter for Portable Document Format [PDF] files, with the same abilities; 3) The ability to convert PostScript language files to PDF [with some limitations] and vice versa; and 4) A set of C procedures [the Ghostscript library] that implement the graphics capabilities that appear as primitive operations in the PostScript language.)
  
  
• Adobe® Reader®: http://www.adobe.com/es/products/reader/
  (Descargue el software Adobe® Reader® gratuito para visualizar, imprimir, buscar, firmar, verificar documentos PDF y colaborar en ellos de forma más segura, tanto en línea como fuera de línea, desde su hogar u oficina.)

Editores y protectores de formato PDF

• PdfEdit995: http://www.pdfedit995.com/
  (PdfEdit995 is part of the Pdf995 Suite of products. As a group, they offer a complete solution for your document publishing needs, providing ease of use, flexibility in format, and industry-standard security. And all at no cost to you. PdfEdit995 offers a wealth of additional functionality, such as: combining documents into a single PDF; automatic link insertion; hierarchical bookmark insertion; PDF conversion to formatted HTML or DOC (text only); integration with Word toolbar with automatic table of contents and link generation; autoattach to email; stationery and stamping. Warnings: i) You have also to install Pdf995. ii) The free versions display a sponsor page in your web browser each time you run the software. If you would prefer not to see sponsor pages, you may upgrade by obtaining individual keys for each product at any time for $9.95 each.)
  
  
• Signature995: http://www.signature995.com/  (Protector de archivos en formato PDF)
  (Signature995 is part of a suite of PDF-related products from pdf995. Together they allow you to create, customize, and securely transmit PDF documents quickly, affordably, and easily. Signature995 is available as a free download. Signature995 uses native PDF encryption, offering a high level of protection for all your Internet communications, including legal documents and financial transactions. Signature995 employs Microsoft digital certificate technologies to create and validate digital signatures. It is both powerful and easy to use. Signature995 supports PDF documents (*.pdf), Microsoft Office documents (*.doc, *.xls, *.ppt) and Zip archives (*.zip) and UltraPdf documents (*.updf). Unlike other PDF solutions, Signature995 is free to both the sender and the recipient. Warnings: i) You have also to install Pdf995. ii) The free versions display a sponsor page in your web browser each time you run the software. If you would prefer not to see sponsor pages, you may upgrade by obtaining individual keys for each product at any time for $9.95 each.)
  
  
• Jaws PDF Editor: http://www.jawspdf.com/pdf_editor/index.html
  (Jaws PDF Editor is a robust, affordable fully featured desktop application that enables you to: view, navigate, search, annotate, fill forms, merge, save and print PDF files. Using Jaws PDF Editor you can easily start working with PDF files to view, collaborate and share information while protecting the integrity of your source documents. Warning: The evaluation version is a fully functional product which is time-limited for 14 days.)

David Casado de Lucas

Quiero dar las gracias a las personas que hacen posibles proyectos como Linux, Debian, GNU Emacs, GIMP, The W3C Markup Validation Service y Servicio de Validación de CSS del W3C, entre otros, y ponen a disposición de los usuarios, de forma gratuita, programas de tan alta calidad.