Acrobat.com - File Management & Web Conferencing

Share, store, edit, convert to PDF files and a great online meeting tool from Adobe.

Adobe is giving Google Docs a run for their money with the new Acrobat.com. A free online service from Adobe Systems that allows you to manage your files online. It's still in beta development stage, but so far it's looking great. While Google Docs offers more functionality in the editing of documents, Acrobat.com stands out with a sophisticated interface design and efficient interaction as we know it from other Adobe products like Photoshop and Flash. Here are some really good features that we want to introduce you to;


 

Adobe Buzzword

Buzzword is an online text application that allows you to create text documents or load in existing files (.doc, .docx, .cml, .odt, .txt, .rtf). Invite other users to co-author, review or only read your document. Users can make comments the author(s) then can take into consideration. Buzzword has a spell check and there is a history function that lets you go back to older versions of the document.



 

Tables

Create tables for task lists, schedules, contact lists, etc. The functionality is similar to other spreadsheet applications. Check out the video tutorials that pops up when you are using a table document for the first time, it's really helpful. Again, you can share your document with others to be a co-author, contributor or reader.

 
 

Presentations

How many time have you tried to create a presentation together with other team members and send around version after version?!
With the presentation feature everyone can work on the same document at the same time. No more frustration! There are some really neat layout designs to choose from. Import images, videos and animations and export your presentation to embed it on your website.
 

 

Convert to PDF

Create PDF documents from your buzzword, tables and presentation documents or convert uploaded documents from your computer. Unfortunately you can only create 5 PDFs in the free account.
 

 

Web Conferencing

"Adobe ConnectNow" is a live meeting tool that allows you to share your screen with others, use web cam and microphone, make notes, draw on your white board and chat. You can even give others the permission to remote control your desktop. We think it's a great service for client support or internal team meetings. Participants have to be registered to participate, but the registration process is very straight forward. With the free account you can conduct meetings with one other user.
 

 

Upgraded Plans

Acrobat.com is free but with limited capabilities, you can upgrade to the Basic plan ($14.99/month) or Plus plan ($39/month) which enables you to;

• Convert unlimited documents to PDF
• Add 5 (Basic) or up to 20 (Plus) to your web conferences
• 1-on-1 phone and chat support

Visit www.acrobat.com to find out more, have a play around or even register to get yourself started.

Here at QMG we love finding new products and websites with functions that help us to work and create more effectively. If you have any new sites or programs that you have found, share the good stuff! Email us and let us know what you have found!