We generally have to convert specific files and file extensions for clients that may not have the program or the software to open or view certain file types. Too make things easier for your file conversions, here is a list of converters we have found to be quite useful!

  • Online Converter – Gives you free access to converting files that are audio, document, ebook, image, video and others types, into numerious options. Select the converter of choice, upload your file or enter a URL to convert, and click. The app does the rest and you download your finished converted file. If you sign up you also get the options of sending files as email attachements and having a user panel.

    Online ConvertThe audio converter gives you the option of converting audio files into AAC, FLAC, M4A, MMF, MP3, OGG, WAV, and WMA… OMG!

    The image converter provides options to convert images into BMP, EPS, GIF, HDR/EXP, JPG, PNG, SVG, TGA, TIFF, WBMP, and WebP. Handy if you don’t have Photoshop or another image program at your fingertips.

    The ebook converter lets you select target formats, converting to ePub, FB2, LIT, LRF, MOBI, PDB, PDF, and TCR.

    The document converter allows you to convert scanned documents, faxes, screenshots and photos into editable and searchable text, converting it into DOC, Flash, HTML, ODT, TXT, or PDF files.

  • Online OCR – Using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) this app converts your scan, fax, or screenshot, into a file that can be edited, formatted, searched, indexed, automatically translated or converted to speech. It will keep the layout and formatting, and supports PDF, GIF, BMP, JPEG, TIFF or PNG as input, and gives you DOC, PDF, TXT, or RTF as an output. This app will rotate pages, and support lo-res photos, all while working online, keeping your data secure and confidential. Again, just browse, select the format and click!
  • Print What You Like – Tired of printing web pages only to find your printout is full of empty space and ads? You won’t be fooled by the name, print exactly what you want from any website. This free online editor lets you format any web page by changing the font sizes and type and removing the background. Save snippets of pages and compile together in one document.
  • Swiffy – Google just introduced in their Google Labs a way to convert your Flash SWF files to HTML5, allwoing you to reuse Flash content on devices without a Flash player (e.g., iPhones and iPads.) Although taking a complete Flash-driven website into this converter will not generate a completely redone website, it does well for advertisements and banner ads as well as animations.

Know of any additional file converters that work seamlessly? Post them in our comments and let us hear from you.

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Over the past couple of years, Bing Design has provided resources and support to a local organization called Simply Women Ohio. The effort is led by Paloma Wiggins, a student at Yellow Springs high school. Paloma is an avid runner, and the main reason that Simply Women began.Simply Women Ohio

This year, Bing Design worked with Paloma and the organization to develop and launch a new WordPress site at simplywomenohio.org with news and information for women who like to run and walk in the area.

The main event for the group is the Simply Women 5k Run and Walk, which is scheduled for July 30, 2011, with a pre-race event in downtown YS on Friday, July 29 for packet and t-shirt pickup, motivational speakers, and music. The website provides an easy way for those wanting to participate to fill-out a registration form and pay for it all online. There is also a downloadable PDF that can be filled-out and mailed in with a check.

The event is getting substantial coverage in local media, and Paloma was able to discuss her passion with Mina Samuels, author of Run Like a Girl: How Strong Women Make Happy Lives (available on Amazon.com). If you live in the area, you might keep up with this site, and maybe sign-up for their July run/walk while you are there!

Yellow Springs Experience

It’s back! The 2011 Yellow Springs Summer Experience is this weekend! The current list is at 21 events and still growing. The weekend starts on Friday, July 15 and runs through Sunday, July 17th. This year the various events are available a la carté, so if you find something that sounds fun, just contact the presenter to reserve your place.

So far the list of events include:

  • Foot Clinic with Jill Becker
  • Cirque Carnival
  • Ballroom Dancing Under the Stars
  • Wildflower Hike
  • “Myths and Truths about Coyotes” – Coyotes Lecture
  • Birding Hike
  • Stargazing
  • Sterling Rings
  • Introduction to Belly Dance
  • “Quick Sketch” Artist
  • EdenWorld
  • The Show & The Now Device
  • Art Opening and Book Signing
  • Synesthesia – Multi Media Event
  • Fluid Core Class
  • Ayurvedic Healing Workshop
  • YS Kids Playhouse presents “The Cotton Club”
  • Antioch Writers’ Workshop Readings
  • Japanese Handmade Paper Lanterns
  • The Dance Piazza is back!

So as you can see, there is a LOT going on over these three days. To learn more just check out their website at yellow-springs-experience.org. Whatever you do, we hope you have a great summer experience!

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