All About PDF
What is a PDF?
PDF is a universal file format created by Adobe. The “Portable Document
File” preserves all of the fonts, formatting, colors and graphics of any
source document, regardless of the application or platform used to create
it. PDF files are compact and can be shared, viewed, navigated and printed
exactly as intended by anyone with access to the free Adobe Acrobat Reader,
or the full version of Adobe Acrobat.
Why does APS require PDF files for Submission?
PDF files are used for the Peer Review process. There are a number of
reasons why PDF files are used:
- PDF is the standard format for sharing files across the Internet
- PDF files are platform independent
- PDF is a more secure document, easily downloaded but not easily copied
or edited
- PDF allows authors to submit electronically, while ensuring that
submitted documents will display/print the same on all machines
- Fonts and character sets are held within the PDF file
- PDF viewing software is free
(Adobe
Acrobat Reader)
Creating Optimized PDF files for Submission to APS Central
Authors who have access to the full version of Adobe Acrobat can and
should take advantage of features offered by the included Acrobat Distiller
software. Distiller works as a “simulated printer” to create PDF files.
Distiller converts PostScript files, created by the originating software
(i.e. Microsoft Office), into PDF files. These are the same PostScript files
that tell your output device (printer) how to compose and print your
document.
Setting Job Options
Optimize Settings for Submission to APS Central
Create PDF Files from Microsoft Office
(Windows)
Create PDF Files with a Single “Click”
Create PDFs Using Authoring Application’s
Print Command (Windows)
Create PDF files from any Windows-based application
Create PDFs Using Authoring Application’s
Print Command (Mac)
Create PDF files from any Mac-based application
Create High Resolution PDF Files in Lieu of
the Required TIFF or EPS
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