Web-based Tools

Media Convert

http://media-convert.com

 General Purpose File Conversion Tool

• converts between all kinds of files: >10 text formats, >20 video formats, >12 audio formats, >40 image formats, >8 table and database formats, 3 math formula formats, 3 presentation formats, >12 archive formats
• The service is 100% free and anonymous. It is funded by ads.
• The maximum upload file size: 150MB.
• A download password can be defined to increase privacy.
• The conversion of a typical 20-page PDF document to Flash took about 4 minutes.

 Zamzar

http://zamzar.com

 General Purpose File Conversion Tool

• converts between all kinds of files (conversion list): 16 text formats, 13 video formats, 10 audio formats, 10 image formats, 9 archive formats.
• Instead of uploading a file, a download URL (i.e. a YouTube URL) for the original file can be defined.
• Free service: The file upload size is limited to 100MB and a valid email address has to be supplied.
• Paid services are available: no ads, bigger upload, faster conversion, online storage, enrypted file transmission.
• In our test, a 20-page PDF file was converted to a high quality html page in 2 minutes.

 PdfMeNot

http://pdfmenot.com

 Online PDF to Flash converter

• converts PDF to Flash
• The generated Flash document can be viewed online: it allows to zoom and navigate through the pages.
• It is a true Web service:
  • Documents are on-the-fly converted to Flash
  • Non interactive conversion is possible: The generated file is located at http://pdfmenot.com/view/URL-OF-PDF-DOCUMENT
  • Flash code can be embedded into Web pages with JavaScript code
• Very clean interface, easy to use, no hassle, no ads.
• 100% free

Wikispaces

http://wikispaces.com

 Online Wiki Service

• Includes all standard wiki features including file and image upload.
• Offers advanced features: notifications by RSS or email, discussion areas, usage statistics (and many more features in the paid service).
• Nice WYSIWYG Editor - you don't have to learn wiki code.
• Free service up to 2GB storage (with ads). Paid services starting from $50 per year.
• Aupports OpenID authentication.

EtherPad

http://etherpad.com

Realtime Collaborative Text Editing

• Multiple authors can simultaneously edit a text. The editor windows are updated every half second.
• Free service, no ads, no registration needed.
• Includes chat.
• Useful for: team work, conference calls, meeting notes, brainstorming.