OpenOffice (http://www.openoffice.org/) - I have just started using OpenOffice.org and am so impressed by it. Not only can you create and edit many files, you can also create amazing PDF files. How? Simply click the export directly to PDF button along the top of the screen. I created this PDF with OpenOffice and it even created a clickable table of contents for me! I highly recommend it.
PDF995 (http://PDF995.com/) - You can download PDF995 and the add-on PDFedit for free and then use it to save your documents as a PDF. I actually use this tool to convert my Word Document template into an 8.5inx5.5in PDF for my self published book. PDFedit creates live links in your PDF documents…and remember, it's all for free. However, if you want to pay $19.95 you can get rid of the advertising that pops up each time.
PrimoPDF (http://www.primopdf.com) - This is another PDF tool that I use. It gives you different quality options when you save your document. For example, you can choose ebook quality, print quality, etc. It also allows you to create PDF's from Excel and PowerPoint files as well, which is a function available with most PDF tools.
CutePDF (http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.asp) - This is another popular PDF conversion tool that many people use. I personally have not used it as often, but hear good things from others about it.
Microsoft 2007 PDF Add-in (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=f1fc413c-6d89-4f15-991b-63b07ba5f2e5&displaylang=en) - If you have Microsoft 2007, you can download this add-in to convert your files to PDF. Check it out.
PDFToWord.com (http://www.pdftoword.com/) - PDF to Word converter from Nitro Software. It is highly accurate and you can use it with three easy steps: 1. Upload a file, 2. Convert PDF file to either .doc or .rtf format 2. Email file to (email it to yourself or friend of the converted document. So simple, isn't it?
YouBlisher (http://www.youblisher.com/) - PDF is one of the most popular formats for viewing documents online. And it's really easy to have PDF documents on your website. YouPublisher allows you to have a flippable pdf file on your website or blog. It is like reading a book or magazine online, is fast and has an intuitive interface.
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Link from video: OpenOffice.org
Another free PDF conversion tool I've been using and it works great is PDFprinter.com...you should check it out :)
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