The PDF Tool Kit

The PDF (Portable Document Format) file format is extremely useful for educators as documents can be viewed across all computing platforms.  This is particularly helpful as the on-line access for parents and students will vary from computer to mobile operating systems.   

There was a time when PDF files could not be manipulated unless an Adobe software product was purchased. Times have certainly changed as there are now several products available to support your PDF needs - most of which are on-line and require no registration. Included below are 10 tools that educators should add to their PDF tool kit:

1. PDF Online Reader

With this tool, users can annotate, highlight and add hyperlinks to a PDF file.

2. I Love PDF

I Love PDF allows users to split or merge up to 10 PDF files at once.

3. PDF Convertor

Create editable Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint documents in 3 easy steps: 1. Upload PDF file. 2. Submit an email address. 3. File will be converted and sent to the email address provided.

4. PDF to Word Online Convertor

Large PDF files can be simply converted to MS Word documents by selecting a file and converting it. No email address is required.

5. PDF to HTML Online Convertor

Converts PDF documents to HTML code which can be later embedded into a blog, website, etc.

6. Web2PDF Online

To quickly save on-line information, this tool converts any web page to a PDF document.

7. PDF Aid
Images in PDF files are extracted and saved in their original resolution and true color. The images are saved - a variety of file formats are available - in a logical order for easy re-insertion.

8. PDF Scissors
 In a nutshell, this cropping tool can crop multiple PDF pages with the drawing of a single area! 



9. Booklet Creator

This tool re-orders the pages of a PDF file in such a way that once the document has been printed, it can be folded into a booklet.

10.  PageFlip-Flap

PDF or MS Word files can be converted into a flipping book.  A nice feature is that the final product can be shared via Twitter, Facebook or on a website or blog.

This post originally appeared on The De-tech-tive 4 Teachers.

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