1. Name of the Tool
DocsPal
2. URL of the Tool
3. Please select the one, primary category for this tool:
DocsPal is a Productivity Tool. DocsPal is a file-type converter and viewer
4. Please describe this tool in your own words in about 150-250 words.
DocsPal is a file-type converter and viewer. As advertized, the user can download the PDF creator for free. I tried to download it, but it did not work. The program can be purchased for $ 69.99. The PDF converter converts PDF documents to DOC, DOCX, HTML, TXT and others and vise versa. Also, it converts Microsoft power points to PDF, RTF, and XPS.
ü (RTF) Rich Text Format is defined as an interchange format from Microsoft for exchange of documents between Word and other document preparation systems.
ü XPS files are not “rich” documents like PDF and DOCX, and they do not have images or video clips embedded in them.
Other examples are included in the snapshot-1 below:
The PDF converter converts Video and Audio files into different formats. The same applies to Electronic Books and Images.
DocsPal Viewer is a great tool for sharing documents. Sometimes you may need to share a document with others so that they can easily view it without the need to install anything else on their computers, or without being able to modify that document. DocsPal Viewer will provide you with URL, upon clicking on the URL you can see the document.
1. What do you need to know before using this tool? (What skills do you need to have?)
The basic computer skills are enough to run this tool.
2. What do you need to have before using this tool? (Resources)
As of resources you need internet connection, computer and the PDF converter software.
a. I tried downloading the PDF Converter for free. The downloaded program does not work. Then I tried typing the file URL (see snapshot above). For step 2 I selected the PDF format in the draw arrow under Original format. Then I clicked on DOCX in the draw box under Convert to. However, under step 3 the convert button does not work.
To have it work
b. There are 2 tabs on this page. The convert files tab is shown on the screenshot above.
c. For step 1, you can add file URL such as PDF URL.
d. If the file is saved on your computer then you can upload the file.
e. As you finish step1, the original file format will appear.
f. Then you can select the format you are seeking from the drop box.
g. During the final step 3, you have the option of clicking in the box and having the converted format e-mailed to you, or simply click on convert button. As I mentioned earlier, the convert button did not work with the free download.
In addition to creating PDF documents, converting documents, images, videos, audio to other formats. Also, you can edit the PDF, comment, and highlight and add hyperlinks. Also, by purchasing the DocsPal you will have lifetime support.
4. Please describe a scenario of how you might use this tool in a teaching environment (150-250 words).
Since, I did not by the DocsPal software and was not able to use. I converted a PDF document to Word Document using a similar program called “Nuance PDF reader” below are the steps I followed
a. I uploaded the pdf file “energy lab” [from explorelearning.com] the purpose of converting this lab to word is to be able to modify some parts of the lab.
b. Then I requested to convert the document to word document. I got the dialogue window shown below, telling me that they will e-mail me the word document.
c. So I type my e-mail and a password.
d. When I receive the e-mail (see below)
e. I clicked on the download link, and then I type the password. Below is the word document of the lab
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this tool in a teaching environment?
The DocsPal is an excellent tool. If you by the software you earn lifetime support. Docs Pal is not limited to converting documents but it converts video, and audio. The only disadvantage I noticed that it does not have free trial.
2. Would you recommend this Web 2.0 tool to others, or suggest that they explore a different tool?
DocsPal software is available for $69 comparably to others that are available for $79 and even more. For occasional pdf converter, I recommend “nuancepdf.com” since you can download the pdf reader for free and it works!
See the example below when I used nuance to convert microblogging pdf to word document, where you can highlight and underline on the pdf document.
And here we go, in word document!
Even before converting the Document by using nuance I was able to highlight and underline text in the document.
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