Crocodoc - free online file markup service - adds new HTML5 technology

Crocodoc is a great, free tool that I have used often. It is an online service that allows you to upload and markup documents, including PDF files. You can not actually edit the PDF file, but can add text, highlight, draw, and even strikeout text. When you strikeout text, it opens a new text box above the strikeout for you to edit. You can even collaboratively work on documents with other people.

The personal sharing and markup service is now at http://personal.crocodoc.com/

Today, Crocodoc announced that it has new technology and features, adding HTML5 document embedding for PDF files and Microsoft Office files to web products. Crocodoc originally used Flash on it's site and then last year launched it using HTML5 for mobile work.

The new features announced today will allow users to use Crocodc to embed documents into any mobile app or web app. Dropbox, LinkedIn, Yammer, and SAP are using this technology. This is what powers Dropbox's ability to allow you to view documents in your web browser and mobile device without having to download the file.

So, what does this mean for education? It means we can see more web based and mobile apps that can do more with documents. This can help educators share and use documents on mobile devices themselves and with their colleagues and students. It also means that Crocodoc is doing well and should be around for a while, letting us continue to use their excellent site to markup, share, collaborate, and annotate files.

Check out Crocodoc. http://personal.crocodoc.com/


Source: TechCrunch


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Crocodoc is a free, online service that allows you to upload and markup documents, including PDF files. You can not actually edit the PDF file, but can add text, highlight, draw, and even strikeout text. When you strikeout text, it opens a new text box above the strikeout for you to edit.

I used it recently to make a change to a physics lab I use with my students. It is a PDF file and I just wanted to make some small changes to the procedure. I uploaded the file, make the markups, and downloaded it. No account is necessary.

You can create an account and store files on the system. It even allows multiple people to markup and collaborate on work. Crocodoc works with PDF files, Word Documents, images, and PowerPoint presentations. You can view and mark up your files online. The documents can be shared with others who can all mark the files up collaboratively. You can make revisions, highlight or strikeout text, add notes and comments. Files are stored on their servers and can be password protected.

This is a great tool for educators and students to use for sharing work, working collaboratively, and providing feedback on work.