You create a PDF by converting other documents and resources
to Portable Document Format. You can usually choose from several
PDF creation methods, depending on the type of file you start with
and your requirements for the PDF.
You can create PDFs from documents printed on paper, Microsoft
Word documents, InDesign® files, and digital
images, to name just a few examples. Different types of sources
have different tools available for PDF conversion. In many applications,
you can create PDFs by selecting the Adobe PDF printer in the Print
dialog box.
If a file is open in its authoring application (such as a spreadsheet
that is open in Microsoft Excel), you can usually convert the file
to PDF without opening Adobe® Acrobat® 9 Standard. Similarly,
if Acrobat is already open, you don’t have to open the authoring
application to convert a file to PDF.
Every PDF strikes a balance between efficiency (small file size)
and quality (such as resolution and color). When that balance is
critical to your task, you’ll want to use a method that includes
access to various conversion options.
For example, you can drag and drop files on the Acrobat icon
to create PDFs. In this case, Acrobat applies the most recently
used conversion settings without providing access to those settings.
If you want more control over the process, you’ll want to use another
method.
For more information about creating PDFs, see these resources:
