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Can anyone computer savvy help me please before I lose my mind!!

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Rosbeet · 23/12/2024 08:52

Bought DH a guess who game and ordered customised insert from etsy.

It was sent as a PDF.

I am trying (for 2 days!) to print it via Max spielman.

I am going to etsy and downloading it.
It is downloaded to my downloads folder. I can see it.

But when I go through Max Spielman site it is not showing in the folder??

Maybe because it is a PDF and not an 'image'??

They also have a Google drive option but if I click that it flags up as an untrusted site so google drive won't let me use it.

DS suggested screenshotting it but then I would lose some of the quality?

How the hell do I upload it?

I need to get it ordered and collected today :(

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OrsolaRosso · 23/12/2024 08:58

Try converting the PDF to a jpeg, using an online converter app, such as Adobe.

FrostyMorn · 23/12/2024 09:02

I had no idea what Max Spielmann was but see it some sort of photo printing service. It looks like you need to install a PDF reader instead. You could try Foxit. It's free (just Google Foxit PDF reader to find and follow the instructions to install it). Then open the PDF you've downloaded, either by right clicking on it to select the program to open it and selecting Foxit, or open Foxit and use File, open and navigate to where it's saved in your downloads folder.

Rosbeet · 23/12/2024 09:09

QuestionableMouse · 23/12/2024 09:07

That trying to charge me £40!

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QuestionableMouse · 23/12/2024 09:12

Rosbeet · 23/12/2024 09:09

That trying to charge me £40!

Sorry - it was free last time I used it!

https://www.adobe.com/uk/acrobat/online/pdf-to-jpg.html

InCheesusITrust · 23/12/2024 09:14

Ilovepdf is great conventer and editor and free

HelpMeGetThrough · 23/12/2024 09:15

If all you need is a PDF viewer, download Acrobat Reader.

Rosbeet · 23/12/2024 09:21

Thankyou it worked :)

But now Max Spielmans editing program is trying to crop the image and I think it has to be printed as is to be the exact right size when you cut it out

😮‍💨

Nothing is ever simple.

I might go inshore and see if they can help me

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visitbreakfast · 23/12/2024 09:23

Can't you just open and screenshot it into your photos?

Rosbeet · 23/12/2024 09:33

visitbreakfast · 23/12/2024 09:23

Can't you just open and screenshot it into your photos?

No because the quality of a screenshot is a lot less than the origonal PDF and it won't print as nicely. I've converted it to a jpeg now so it can be printed properly :)

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ErickBroch · 23/12/2024 09:36

OP when you open downloads in the bottom right make sure you have selected 'ALL FILES' as it's currently not showing you PDFs - this is probably it.

Rosbeet · 23/12/2024 09:41

Thankyou I can upload it now but it's trying to crop the image slightly and for it to fit into the board when cut out it needs to be printed exactly as is.

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ErickBroch · 23/12/2024 09:46

On printer settings are you selecting 'Fit to Size' instead of 'Actual Size'? Perhaps take to a print shop?

Rosbeet · 23/12/2024 13:06

ErickBroch · 23/12/2024 09:46

On printer settings are you selecting 'Fit to Size' instead of 'Actual Size'? Perhaps take to a print shop?

I went in store to Max Spielman and they couldn't do it as both the automatic A4 options messed up the sizing :(

I've bought photo paper and card on amazon and am going to try and do it at home.

But the bloody printer is low on ink and I'm in a subscription and it's been posted but not arrived 😐

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