DocToImage – CONVERT ANY DOCUMENT INTO IMAGE

DocToImage is a great web tool. It , as its name imply, allows users to convert documents files into JPG images. This is a good alternative to Microsoft users who feel helpless when it comes to sending and sharing their docs and files with non Microsoft users.



DocToImage is very simple to use and does not take long time for the conversion to take place. It also lets its users share the generated JPG image with friends and colleagues. I do recommend this tool for educators.

Some features of DocToImage

Here is a list of the main features that DocToImage offers to its users:

• It is free


• It is easy to use


• It has a user friendly interface


• It lets its users convert their docs and files into JPG images


• It supports Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files.

How can i get started using DocToImage ?

It is as simple as it sounds. Just head over to DocToImage main page . In each conversion step you can select up to 4 document files. The files can be any Word, Excel, or PowerPoint documents. Remember that the generated JPG image will be displayed in a new page which you can save on your computer .

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Fyels – Host your Files for free

Fyels is one of the best file sharing and hosting application online. It is different from most of the other file tools in that it does not take so much time for the download to take place. You can upload your file instantly and share it with others in no time. There is a public URL that is generated at the end of each upload to enable others to view and download the file. You can also see how many times your file has been downloaded. This service is all free and educators need to have a look at its features for future uses in their classrooms.

Some features of Flyels

Here is a list of the main features that Fyels offer to its users:

• It is free


• It is simple and easy to use


• It has a user-friendly interface


• It allows its users to upload their files very easily


• It uses the drag and drop techniques


• It supports 2 GB file size limit


• It also provides a deletion URL and password

How can i get started using Fyels ?

The process is as simple as it sounds.

1. Just head over to Fyels main page


2. Drag the file you want to share into your browser window


3. Wait till the file is uploaded which will take a few seconds depending on the size of your file


4. When the upload is over a public URL will be generated for you to share with others. This URL will enable everyone to download the file


5. Another deletion URL and password will also be generated for you

If you want to explore other file tools then i invite you to check this list of The Best File Hosting and Sharing Tools.

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The best converting and writing tools

Here is a list of the best converting and writing tools that you can use in your classroom with your students

I : Converting Tools :

• Bee PDF : Upload , Embed, and share your PDFs onli...
• HTML to PDF ; Convert Webpages into PDFs
• cometdocs; free file conversion
• Docspal : free converter and document viewer
• Free Online Converter :Convert media files online into any t...
• Blogbooker : Turn an educative blog into pdf book...
• Zamzar : the best file converting web2.0 tool in e...
• Cute PDF Writer : convert easily your documents in education...
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• II : Writing Tools :
  
  
  
  
• Study Boost ; Learn Through Instant Text Messaging...
• citebite : educators’web2.0 tool for creating and publishing quotes
• Jottit : a new collaborative space for your students
• Short Text : the educative web posting
• AnyTypos: a good spell checker for your classroom
• Entri :a good collaborative writing tool for educa... 
• QuiteWrite : A quite place for writing

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BookletCreator – turn your PDFs into Awesome Booklets

BookletCreator is a great web application that we can use in educations. As its name entails , it enables users to easily and quickly convert any PDF document to a printable booklet. We, sometimes, love to read docs in paper format and PDF is one of the best ones available but today i am introducing BookletCare that will add another touch to your reading experience. This app does all for you , it reorders the pages in such a way that when you print your documents they will be easily folded into a booklet.

Some features of BookletCare

here are the main features that BookletCare offers to its users:

• It offers a free download


• It is easy and simple to use


• It has intuitive interface


• It allows you to turn docs and PDFs into awesome booklets


• It does not require any sign up


• PDF document should have “Portrait” paper orientation


• If you have a large document you can use “pages per booklet” feature to split the document into multiple booklets

How does BookletCare work ?

First you need to make sure that the documents that you want to turn into Booklets are in PDF format and if they are not then you need to convert them into PDF using PDF Conversion tools.

1. Upload your PDF document


2. Run the BookletCreator to process the docs


3. Download the ready file


4. Print it out and follow the given instructions to turn pages into a booklet

Here is a detailed list of the instructions you need to follow to turn docs into a booklet.
That’s it about BookletCreator – turn your PDFs into Awesome Booklets.

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PageFlipFlap - Convert PDFs and Docs into Flip books

PageFlipFlap is a great software that we can use in education. It allows its users to convert any Word or PDF document into a flip book. I personally like the sleek and clean format of flip books. They are such an enjoyment to read. So if you are fed up with scrolling down pages every time you are about to read a doc or PDF then you can use PageFlipFlap to change your reading experience.

PageFlipFlap also allows you to turn even images and pictures into a flip book. The final version of your book will be sent to your email address. The link included in this email can be used to view your flip book or share it with others using Facebook and Twitter.

Some features of PageFlipFlap

Here are the main features that PageFliFlap offers to its users:

• It is free


• It is easy and simple to use


• It has a web-friendly interface


• It lets you make a flipbook from documents , images or movies


• It does not require any sign up


• It allows you to upload your docs and receive URL in email


• It offers different options such as : searching , zooming, and downloading, display in full screen or thumbnail view.


• You can share your flipbook with your friends

How can i get started using PageFlipFlap ?

As i said before, it is very easy to use PageFlipFlap. All you need to do is

1. upload the documents or images


2. provide an email address to receive the link to your flipbook


3. Use that link to view your flipbook and share it with others

The only inconvenient you might notice in this application is that the interface is cluttered with ads but the functionality stays intact.
You can check out the other PDF tools and File Conversion Applications that you might need in your classroom .

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Sparchive – Convert Documents into PDF

Splarchive Is a cool website for educators. It allows its users to easily convert documents into PDF files for free. Splarchive, besides its PDF conversion utility, also enables its users to keep a record of their documents which means that you will never loose a document you have converted. This tool is really great for educators for it can save them all the hassle created by the other conversion tools. I highly recommend it for everyone of you.

Some features of Splarchive

Here are the main features that Splarchive offers to its users:

• It is free


• It is easy to use


• It requires a registration


• It allows you to convert documents into PDFs


• It lets you read converted PDF files


• It allows you to download converted files


• It supports documents as large as 10 MB

How does Sparchive works ?

To get started using Splarchive all you need to do is to:

1. head over to their main page and open your free account with them.


2. email your documents to upload@splarchive.com ( remember The documents you email should not be larger than 10MB and must be commonly used Office file formats )


3. The file is then converted into PDF format with a link for download.

Watch this video to learn more about Sparchive

What is Splarchive? from David Vogler on Vimeo.

If you want to discover more of the conversion tools you can use in your classroom or at your work then i invite you to check Documents conversion Tools
That’s it about Sparchive – Convert Documents into PDF.

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Print What You Like – Control what you Print

Print What You Like is a free online editor that lets you format any web page for printing. You can now control what you want to print and avoid printouts that are  full of ads and empty space. How many times we want to print an article but we end up having so many printouts that have nothing else but junk ? . As educators, we can use this handy tool to crop what we want from a webpage or even merge two pages into one before printing and sharing with students. Print What You Like is browser based and does not require any installation or download. It is really one of the great  PDF tools educators should be aware of.

Some features of Print What You Like

Here is a list of the main features that Print What You Like  offers to its users:

• It is free (up to this moment )


• It is very easy to use


• It requires a sign up which is very quick


• It allows you to modify WebPages and select what you want to print


• It lets you combine multiple web pages - edit & print them as one document


• You can customize the webpage by changing the size and type of the fonts and also removing the background


• You can save your modified page as a PDF or HTML document


• It removes ads and other junk you don't want.

How can i get started using Print What You Like ?

Head over to Print What You Like main page and sign up for a free account
Enter the URL in the box and hit start
You can play with the commands on the left
watch this video to learn more


That’s it about Print What You Like – Control what you Print.

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