Uploading of pdf pages of an ebook

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenges of uploading and editing PDF pages of an ebook. Participants explore various online hosting services and tools that might facilitate the sharing and editing of PDF content, while considering the limitations of existing platforms.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for a service that allows uploading PDF pages directly, as converting them to images limits editing capabilities.
  • Another participant suggests Google Docs as a potential solution for hosting and editing PDFs.
  • Some participants note that editing PDF files online is generally restricted and not feasible through standard image hosting services.
  • A later reply acknowledges the limitations of Google Docs in editing PDFs compared to MS Word files, indicating that it may not fully meet the user's needs.
  • Participants discuss the challenges posed by non-native English speakers in understanding the original request.
  • There is a specific mention of a PDF file that illustrates the editing limitations within Google Docs.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on a suitable solution for editing and uploading PDF pages, with multiple competing views on the effectiveness of Google Docs and other potential services.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the inability to edit PDFs as flexibly as Word documents in Google Docs and the general restrictions of online PDF editing tools.

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hey everyone,

i have an ebook in pdf form and wanted some help with some of the portions there. online hosting services like flickr and imageshack don't allow uploading of pdf pages. while reading the book i can annotate, highlight etc. the only option I'm left with is to convert pdf pages to image files and then upload them and provide direct link then. but this way i won't be able to edit anything once the conversion is done. is there some service you know of which allow uploading of pdf pages? any ideas, please.
 
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I'm not sure I exactly understand what you mean, but you could potentially use GoogleDocs.
 
Editing of PDF files online is restricted and not possible via standard image hosts.

You need to find a hosting system that has a built in PDF editor.

As above, I believe Google Docs has one.
 
KrisOhn said:
I'm not sure I exactly understand what you mean, but you could potentially use GoogleDocs.

this usually happens when you are reading something written by a non native English speaker.:smile: thanx

jarednjames said:
Editing of PDF files online is restricted and not possible via standard image hosts.

You need to find a hosting system that has a built in PDF editor.

As above, I believe Google Docs has one.

thanx, jarednjames. the problem with google docs is you can't edit the pdf file as you can do ms word file. otherwise it's very cool service and helps great deal. i was checking out a below pdf file. if u follow a link u could see its not possible to edit. any ideas to solve this big issue with pdf editing in google doc.

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&...gxMjAtZDFiNzFkNDAyNzhh&hl=en&authkey=CM7C2KIG

peace.
 

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