Formats for Sending

You can send notes and audio in various file formats. With the smartpen, you can specify the format in the shortcut definition or at the time you select your content. With Livescribe Desktop, you specify the format at the time you select content.

In addition to well-known formats, Livescribe uses two proprietary formats that allow notes and audio to be played in synchronization:

Pencast is the format used by Livescribe Desktop, MyLivescribe (Livescribe Online), Mobile, iPad, iPod, Facebook, and Google Sites.
Pencast PDF is a new format that Livescribe is introducing with Livescribe Connect. When opened in Adobe Reader X or above, a Pencast PDF can play the audio and display notes in synchronization.

Formats For Sending Notes and Audio
Notes and audio can be sent in various formats. Some formats support both notes and audio whereas others support notes only or audio only.
Overriding Formats From the Smartpen
Send formats are generally specified in a shortcut definition. However, you can override the specified format from your smartpen at the time you select notes and audio.
Viewing and Playing a Pencast PDF
Pencast PDF is a new format of notes and audio that can play in Adobe Reader X or above.

Parent topic: Livescribe Connect User Guide