How to Download a PDF Version of a Google Doc
How to Email a PDF Version of a Google Doc
How to Save a PDF Version of a Google Doc to Google Drive
What Are the Benefits of a PDF file?
PDF stands for Portable Document Format. The format was created by Adobe in the early 1990s as a way to share files without compromising a document’s formatting. Before then, sharing files between computers could be problematic, as it was common for fonts, text sizes, and other settings to get lost or altered. Enter a subject header, and, if you’d like, a message. PDF solves that problem. When someone opens a PDF file, it looks exactly how it did when it was saved. The formatting is locked into the document, preventing unwanted changes. People also like PDF because it allows for visual elements like clip art, digital images, and photographs. Others prefer it because it looks more polished and professional. The format uses internal compression, which means it uses less space than other file types, making it ideal for emailing, printing, and uploading documents to the web. In addition to preserving your formatting, PDFs remove unnecessary and distracting elements from digital documents, like margins and outlines. They also preserve document formatting when printed out.
When Should You Use PDF?
You should consider using the PDF format for any of the following documents:
Legal forms, such as contracts, leases, and bills of sale.Invoices, resumes, cover letters, and online portfolios.Downloadable materials, such as ebooks, product manuals, or white papersSchool projects and research papers.
More Options for Saving PDFs From Google Docs
In addition to these methods for saving a Google Doc as a PDF, you can install third-party software, such as DriveConverter, which lets you download Google files into different formats, including PDF, JPG, and MP3.
