Method 1: CloudConvert (Windows + Mac + Chromebook) 

Step 1. Navigate to https://cloudconvert.com/

Step 2. Please select the red button labeled 'Select File'

Step 3. Find the file(s) on your computer you wish to convert to a PDF

Step 4. Please select the 'Convert to' option for the file be to 'PDF' by clicking the dropdown arrow and typing in 'pdf'. 

Step 5. You can add another file by clicking the button that says 'Add more files'(Keep in mind you can only convert 5 files at a time)

Step 6. When you have the files you want to convert uploaded in to cloud convert select 'Convert' (You also have daily limit of 10 conversions) 

Step 7. Your download show now appear and click 'Download' or you can 'x' out of the page and download the file on the main screen. 

Step 8. On the main screen select 'Download'

Step 9. Your file should now be downloaded in to a PDF wherever the downloads upload on to your computer. 

Step 10. See directions here on how submit the file for an assignment in Canvas: https://fpeusa.freshdesk.com/a/solutions/articles/43000693330



Method 2: BullZip (Windows Only) 

Step 1. Navigate to https://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php

Step 2. Click the orange button labeled 'Download'

Step 3. Click the orange button labeled 'Click here to download'


Step 4. You should now see a download file in the lower left hand corner of your window

Step 5. On the screen labeled 'Do you want this app to make changes to your device?' select 'Yes'

Step 6. On the window labeled 'Select the language to use during the installation.' please choose your native language then select 'Ok'

Step 7. Please read and accept the license agreement then select 'Next'



Step 8. Please accept the default here and select 'Next'


Step 9. Please accept the default here and select 'Next'

Step 10. Please select the default options here and select 'Next'

Step 11. The software should then begin installing

Step 12. Once done installing click 'Finish'

Step 13. Please follow the directions here to use bullzip: Thank you for installing PDF Printer (bullzip.com) 

Step 14. Please follow the directions here to submit a Canvas assignment: https://fpeusa.freshdesk.com/a/solutions/articles/43000693330 


Issue/Product 

How to convert a file to a PDF

Version # 

1.0

Solution or Work-around 

Solution