03-13-2017, 01:44 AM
For enhancing and tidying up existing PDFs, I use "Ap PDF to Image" to put each page into bmp format.
I use a graphics program to adjust levels, straighten and remove any blemishes. I often redo old sheets which are too crammed in their engraving, i.e. no real space between staffs, to make them more readable. I use the text tool (with Opus chords font) to redo the text chords if I need to make them larger or clearer (or correct any mistakes).
When finished, I convert the images to grey scale, then create a PDF using PDFArea's "Image to PDF converter".
I also recommend the free Adobe Acrobat 8 if you wish to add your own songbook bookmarks.
I use a graphics program to adjust levels, straighten and remove any blemishes. I often redo old sheets which are too crammed in their engraving, i.e. no real space between staffs, to make them more readable. I use the text tool (with Opus chords font) to redo the text chords if I need to make them larger or clearer (or correct any mistakes).
When finished, I convert the images to grey scale, then create a PDF using PDFArea's "Image to PDF converter".
I also recommend the free Adobe Acrobat 8 if you wish to add your own songbook bookmarks.