Document conversion is an intrinsic part of the desktop publishing processes. For example, in a typical book project, files in Microsoft Word format are imported into a desktop publishing environment, then converted to Portable Document Format (PDF) proofs for the proofreader and postscript files for the printer. If the product includes an electronic version of the book, then the material may further be converted into Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Compiled HTML Help (CHM), or other formats.

Another aspect of document conversion is the conversion of proprietary documents into content formatted using a standardized markup language, such as Extensible Markup Language (XML) or Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML). XML is a subset of SGML, first published as a W3C recommendation in 1998, and today one of the most popular markup languages. The advantage of structured XML documents is that the documents are easily interchangeable, meaning you can assemble new documents from existing sources quickly and efficiently. In other words, XML creates the opportunity to reuse and repurpose existing content.

You can use Biblioso in the following document conversion scenarios:

• Basic conversion   This involves turning one file format, such as .doc into another file format, such as .pdf or .html. This type of conversion is usually performed using standard desktop publishing processes. After a visual check to ensure proper conversion, the document is ready.
• Complex conversion   This involves creating structured content from existing documentation using XML and SGML that is ready for use in a content management system. This type of conversion requires substantial programming and possibly manual corrections in the resulting document.

Biblioso document conversion services are scalable to handle virtually any type of media and convert from many formats. After we receive and review the documents, we prepare samples and, upon approval, perform the document conversion according to your requirements.