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    Any Linux apps that let you convert a file into PDF's?

    I guess there's no need to explain anything now. I just hope there are several ways to do it on Linux.
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    Re: Any Linux apps that let you convert a file into PDF's?

    imagemagick
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      Re: Any Linux apps that let you convert a file into PDF's?

      You also just print the file to .pdf.
      Windows no longer obstructs my view.
      Using Kubuntu Linux since March 23, 2007.
      "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data." - Sherlock Holmes​
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        Re: Any Linux apps that let you convert a file into PDF's?

        Originally posted by dibl
        imagemagick
        However, note:
        mageMagick however concerns itself mainly with images in the form of a 'raster' or "rectangular array of pixels". It will handle 'vector' image formats like Postscript and PDF, but at the cost of converting those images into a 'raster', and generating a vector image wrapper around a raster image. As a result vector images are often processed badly in the default case, but specific options can be used to improve this situation. See, A word about Vector Image formats.
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          Re: Any Linux apps that let you convert a file into PDF's?

          Originally posted by Snowhog
          You also just print the file to .pdf.
          How can I do that?
          Multibooting: Kubuntu Noble 24.04
          Before: Jammy 22.04, Focal 20.04, Precise 12.04 Xenial 16.04 and Bionic 18.04
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            Re: Any Linux apps that let you convert a file into PDF's?

            Open Office will save files to pdf. I works really well too.

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              Re: Any Linux apps that let you convert a file into PDF's?

              What if the file isn't a OOo or LibreOffice file? That's why I'm thnking there should be a way to make PDF's out of any file.
              Multibooting: Kubuntu Noble 24.04
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                Re: Any Linux apps that let you convert a file into PDF's?

                Originally posted by kyonides
                Originally posted by Snowhog
                You also just print the file to .pdf.
                How can I do that?
                What types of files are you wanting to convert/save as pdfs?
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                  Re: Any Linux apps that let you convert a file into PDF's?

                  Any image file, html, xml? just to name a few kinds of files.
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                    Re: Any Linux apps that let you convert a file into PDF's?

                    CUPS-PDF
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                      Re: Any Linux apps that let you convert a file into PDF's?

                      Originally posted by kyonides
                      Originally posted by Snowhog
                      You also just print the file to .pdf.
                      How can I do that?
                      When the Printer window appears, I click on the Name: dropdown and select Print to File (PDF). Works like a champ.
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                        Re: Any Linux apps that let you convert a file into PDF's?

                        I use OO to export to .pdf, it will do dozens and dozens of pages that are very complex, images, included spreadsheets, bullets, you name it.

                        also very quick.

                        woodsmoke
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                          Re: Any Linux apps that let you convert a file into PDF's?

                          http://lmgtfy.com/?q=convert+any+lin...%22to+a+pdf%22
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                            Re: Any Linux apps that let you convert a file into PDF's?

                            It isn't fun, GG, I already did that and just found apps for windows or web apps which wasn't what I need...
                            Multibooting: Kubuntu Noble 24.04
                            Before: Jammy 22.04, Focal 20.04, Precise 12.04 Xenial 16.04 and Bionic 18.04
                            Win XP, 7 & 10 sadly
                            Using Linux since June, 2008
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                              Re: Any Linux apps that let you convert a file into PDF's?

                              Originally posted by kyonides
                              It isn't fun, GG, I already did that and just found apps for windows or web apps which wasn't what I need...
                              What's wrong with those suggestions? Several are for Linux and one of them is really good. It says do this:
                              Code:
                              sudo apt-get install imagemagick
                              Then do this:
                              Code:
                              convert name.jpg name.pdf
                              I just tried it and it works. That is funny.

                              It's at least an option.

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