File Compression and PDF Creation
If you're downloading files off the Internet, or sending project files to our customer service representatives, you'll need a compression utility to make your files smaller. The software applications listed offer a wide range file formats, including .zip, .bin, and .hqx. Our list of File Compression software is a good starting place for helping you send or archive your files.
Another great option for delivering files is using Acrobat Distiller to create press ready PDFs.
Windows
- Adobe JobReady
With Adobe® PDF JobReady™, it’s like we hauled our printshop
into your office. Now you can create your own document, proof
it on your desktop and place an order with us. And it’s as easy as
selecting your print button.
- Acrobat Distiller Job Options
Copy to directory C:Program Files/AdobeAcrobat 5.0/Distiller Settings
- StuffIt Expander/DropStuff
If you're downloading files off the Internet, or sending files to friends and coworkers, you need this utility. StuffIt Expander allows to decompress and use a wide range file formats, including .zip, .bin, and .hqx.
- WinZip
WinZip brings the convenience of Windows to the use of Zip files and other compression formats. The optional wizard interface makes zipping and unzipping easier than ever. WinZip features built-in support for CAB files and for popular Internet file formats such as TAR, gzip, UUencode, BinHex, and MIME. ARJ, LZH, and ARC files are supported via external programs. WinZip interfaces to most virus scanners.
Macintosh
- Adobe JobReady
With Adobe® PDF JobReady™, it’s like we hauled our printshop
into your office. Now you can create your own document, proof
it on your desktop and place an order with us. And it’s as easy as
selecting your print button.
- Adobe Distiller 7 Job OptionsFor Adobe Distiller 7 on Mac OSX
Copy to folder Library:Application Support:Adobe PDF:Settings
- Adobe Distiller Job Options
Copy to folder Adobe Acrobat 5.0:Distiller:Settings
- StuffIt Expander/DropStuff
If you're downloading files off the Internet, or sending files to friends and coworkers, you need this utility. StuffIt Expander allows to decompress and use a wide range file formats, including .zip, .bin, and .hqx.