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PDF To Excel Converter: Easily Convert PDFs To Excel For Easier Editing

Dave LeClair — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:01:51 +0000

PDFs are awesome. They make documents look beautiful with full color graphics and crystal clear text that can easily be zoomed in or out, depending on the preferences of the reader. They can be printed or viewed right on the computer. The one thing that PDFs are not is editable. If you want to add information to a PDF file, it can be next to impossible unless you convert the PDF to another format.

Excel is a great choice for converting your PDFs and PDF to Excel Converter is an incredibly easy to use option for performing these conversions.

To have your PDF file converted to an easy to edit Excel file, you simply need to upload it to their website and give your email. Once the file is converted they will send you an email containing your Excel file. All you need to do is open this file in Excel and add any information you feel necessary. They make the process incredibly easy. They also make sure to accurately display tables they way they are in the PDF, so everything will stay as intended.

Features:

Convert PDF documents to Excel spreadsheets for easy editing.
Retains the size and shape of tables to keep the documents integrity.
Emails finished product so you can get access to it from anywhere.
No email sharing guarantee.
Use Excel to do calculations on your document.
Similar tools: PDF Converter and FoxyUtils.
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Find PDF to Excel Converter @ www.pdftoexcelconverter.net

PDF Converter: Convert PDFs To DOC, XLS & PPT From Your Browser

Dave LeClair — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:01:35 +0000

Sometimes you want to take a PDF and make it tweakable, and the fact is, you cannot really do that with the PDF format. The solution is convert them to an editable format like a DOC, XLS or PPT, but most of the time that involves downloading a converter program to your hard drive. PDFConverter.com allows you to convert your PDF documents from your browser, without downloading any unnecessary programs.

All you need to do is visit their site, upload the PDF you wish to convert and enter your email address. After a few minutes, they will send you the document in the format of your choosing. They guarantee never to use your email address.

In addition to converting PDFs to other formats, you can also use this website to create your own PDFs. The process is the same, upload the file, and they will email you the PDF. It really does not get any easier than this.

Features

Convert PDF to DOC, PPT, and XLS formats.
Emails the output to you, so you can get access to it anywhere.
Allows creation of PDF files as well.
No program downloads required.
Similar tools:

Find PDF Converter @ pdfconverter.com/free-pdf-conversion-online

Calibre eBook Management: Convert eBooks From One Format To Any Other Format & More

Dave LeClair — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:01:23 +0000

For anyone who loves eBooks, Calibre is a must-have program. Calibre allows you to convert eBooks from any format to any other format. So, if you download a book that isn’t supported on your reader, there is no need to worry, simply use Calibre, and you will be good to go. There is almost no format that Calibre does not support. For the complete list, click here.

In addition to easily converting eBooks, they also have library management. Think of this like iTunes for your eBooks. It can sync with a folder on your computer to automatically load books into the program. It can also sync with some eBook readers, making it your one stop shop for maximizing your eBook experience. You can even add tags to your books. This makes it easier to manage a massive collection.

If all that wasn’t enough, Calibre has a beautiful eBook reader built-in. This way, if you don’t have a dedicated reader, you can use Calibre to read your favorite books right on your computer.

Features:

Library management.
Sync to some eBook readers.
Supports almost every eBook format in existence.
Add tags to make managing a huge collection easier.
Built-in eBook reader.
Download news from web and convert to eBook form.
Similar tools: EPUB To MOBI, GrabMyBooks, EPubReader, Epub2Go, Wikipedia Book Creator, MyEbook and Zinepal.Also read related articles:
- Two Free Multiplatform Tools To Create iBooks
- How to Actually Make Money Selling eBooks

Find Calibre eBook management @ calibre-ebook.com

EPUB To MOBI: Easily Convert Your EPUB Books To MOBI

Dave LeClair — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:01:32 +0000

EPUB’s are awesome because they are the most open format for eBooks, but if you use a Kindle, then you will need your books in MOBI format. Some other readers also don’t support EPUB, so if you want to use your DRM-free eBooks on these readers, having an easy way to convert them is crucial.

That is where EPUB to MOBI comes in. It is a free, easy to use program that can even batch convert multiple files at once. If you have a large number of books that need conversion, this can be a serious time saver. You simply click “File” and then “Add Files” and add as many books as you need to convert.

Once you have the files you need to convert in place, simply click “convert” and the application will run through to process of making the eBooks into MOBI format. It couldn’t be any easier to use!

Features:

Batch convert eBooks from EPUB to MOBI for increased compatibility.
Easy to use for both beginners and advanced users.
Freeware for unlimited conversion.
Keyboard shortcuts for speed and efficiency.
Similar tools: GrabMyBooks, EPubReader, Epub2Go, Wikipedia Book Creator, MyEbook and Zinepal.
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How to Actually Make Money Selling eBooks

Find EPUB to MOBI @ www.epubtomobi.com

PDFToHTML: Easily Convert Your PDFs To HTML

Dave LeClair — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:01:06 +0000

If you have a PDF file that you need to display on the web in HTML, than this website is exactly what you need. PDF files were not designed to be displayed right in browsers, and sometime converting them to HTML is the best way to display them. Using this service, the process couldn’t be easier. You simply choose a file, upload it and they will email you the HTML version of the document.

The best part about this website is that it keeps the look and feel of a PDF. So it doesn’t take your pretty PDF and output it as boring plain text. If you are looking for an easy way to turn PDFs to HTML without making them look terrible, you should try this free service. In addition, they promise to never sell or give out your email.

Features:

Convert PDF to HTML right in your browser.
Emails the HTML to you.
Safe, guaranteed never to sell email addresses.
Keeps final product looking and feeling like a PDF even though it’s HTML.
Similar tools: DocRaptor, PdfCrowd, Primo, PDFUndoOnline, and Nuance.

Find PDF to HTML @ www.pdftohtml.net

FlicFlac: An Audio Conversion App That Does Not Require Installation

Umar — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:01:49 +0000

Converting the format of audio files is something that nearly all phone owners and portable media player owners have done. While conversion apps for audio formats are easy to get, they are not easy to install on a public computer on which you do not have installation privileges. In times like these, a tool called FlicFlac comes in handy.

FlicFlac is a tiny desktop tool for Windows. The app comes in a ZIP archive that includes the program’s EXE file. This file does not require any installation and will run even on systems where you do not have installation privileges. The program opens up in a small window. You can drag and drop your audio files into this window and have them converted. Remember to select the output format before you drag files. Supported output formats include FLAC, WAV, MP3, OGG, and APE.

Your converted file is saved in the same folder as the original file. Details of the conversion such as bit rate can be set in a submenu that appears in the program.

Features:

A user-friendly desktop app.
Compatible with Windows computers.
Lets you convert audio file formats.
Supports FLAC, WAV, MP3, OGG, and APE output formats.
Lets you control audio bit rate.
Does not require installation.
Similar tool: ConvertVideoToAudio.

Check out FlicFlac @ www.sector-seven.net/software/flicflac (By Umar from AllThatIsApple)

DocRaptor: Convert HTML Code Into PDF & XLS Easily

Umar — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 23:01:15 +0000

Coding up PDF and Excel files can be an extremely difficult process. The code is long and tedious to write. Developers who have created XLS files are well aware of this problem. Here to offer you a far simpler solution to creating XLS and other document files is the highly useful web service called DocRaptor.

DocRaptor is a web service that helps you create PDF and XLS files. The site lets you post HTML codes into the site’s interface and then it generates corresponding PDF or XLS files for you. But before you do all this you will need to create an account on the site. DocRaptor offers its users a free account that lets you create up to 5 documents per month. There are premium accounts as well ranging from $15 per month to $149 per month; all premium accounts come with a 30-day free trial.

Features:

A user-friendly web service.
Converts your code to PDF and XLS.
Lets you convert up to 5 documents per month for free.
Offers 30 day free trial on all premium packages.

Check out DocRaptor @ www.docraptor.com (By Umar from AllthatIsApple)

YouTube To Ringtone Converter: Turn YouTube Videos Into Ringtones For Your Phone

MOin — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 03:01:59 +0000

Have you found a YouTube video that you want to set as your phone’s ringtone? Normally to do this, you will first need to download the video, then pass it through a video-to-audio conversion app. You might also need a separate application to extract the part of the audio that you need. But all of this can be done using a single web app called YouTube to Ringtone Converter.

YouTube to Ringtone Converter is a user-friendly web app that lets you easily convert YouTube videos to ringtones for your phone. All you have to do is provide the site with the URL of the YouTube video. After the video loads up in the site’s interface, you can set the Start and End markers for your ringtone. Finally you select a name and format for your ringtone. Supported audio formats include MP3, AAC, M4R, MP4, OGG, and WMA.

When the conversion has completed, you can download your ringtone directly to your local drive.

NOTE: For a few YouTube videos such as the VEVO ones, the app seems not to function flawlessly.

Features:

A user-friendly web service.
Lets you convert YouTube videos to ringtones.
Lets you select Start and End markers for ringtone.
Supports MP3, AAC, M4R, MP4, OGG, and WMA output formats.
Similar tools: Tube2Tone, MadRingtones and Brinked Ringtone Creator.
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Check out YouTube to Ringtone Converter @ www.video2ringtone.com (by MOin from Thumb Press)

Phonetic Alphabet: Translate Words & Sentences Into Phonetic Alphabets

Umar — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:01:37 +0000

In radio communication, sometimes your speech cannot be heard clearly because of the static. So to spell out words, a certain set of phonetic alphabets is used. Phonetic alphabets are also called IPA, NATO Phonetic Alphabet or radio alphabet. Using a site called Phonetic Alphabet, you can easily convert entire sentences into phonetic alphabets.

Phonetic Alphabet is a free to use online tool that helps convert sentences into phonetic alphabets. No registration is required for you to use the app. All you have to do is visit the website and type in a sentence. Each word in the sentence is broken down into phonetic alphabets with each line dedicated for a single word.

Here is how the sentence “I like ice cream” will look.

The site also provides instructions on how to incorporate the tool into your own blog or website.

Features:

A user-friendly web app.
Lets you convert sentences into phonetic alphabets.
Conversion is clear, with each line separating a word in your sentence.
Provides instructions on how to embed tool.
Similar tool: Overthephone.

Check out Phonetic Alphabet @ http://jota.uniq.com.au/radio/phonetic.html (By Umar from AllThatIsApple)

2epub: Easily Convert Documents To ePub Format

Umar — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:01:36 +0000

The ePub file format is supported by all modern eBooks. Normally owners of such devices need to convert their eBooks or other document file formats to ePub before they can be read on their devices. Here to provide you with such a file format conversion service is a website called 2epub.

2epub is an free to use website that will be useful for anybody who owns an eBook reading device. The site lets you convert popular document file formats to the ePub format. You can provide the site with the URL of your documents or upload them straight from your hard drive – up to 5 files can be provided to the site in a single conversion.

Once your files have been uploaded, you can convert them into ePub, FB2, LIT, LRF, and MOBI file formats. The results can be downloaded directly or as a compressed ZIP archive.

Features:

A user-friendly web service.
Lets you convert documents to ePub, FB2, LIT, LRF, and MOBI formats.
Supports numerous input formats.
Accepts documents stored online or on your computer.
Similar tools: Grabmybooks, EPubReader, Epub2Go, Wikipedia Book Creator, MyEbook and Zinepal.
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Check out 2epub @ www.2epub.com (By Umar from AllThatIsApple)