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About PDFCreator
PDFCreator installs as a virtual printer on Windows, so any program that can print can produce a PDF. The free edition for personal use creates, merges and converts PDFs.
pdfforge also sells a Professional edition with advanced encryption, user tokens, custom scripts and priority support, plus Terminal Server and Server editions for Citrix and RDS environments and high-volume automated batch conversion. It suits home users who need a simple PDF printer and IT teams automating document workflows.
Strengths
- Creates PDFs from any program through printing
- Merge and convert in the free edition
- Editions for terminal servers and server-side automation
Limitations
- Windows only
- Free edition limited to personal use
- Encryption and scripting require a paid edition
Details
- Pricing
- FreemiumFree edition for personal use; paid Professional, Terminal Server and Server editions with a 30-day trial.
- License
- Proprietary
- Developer
- pdfforge
- Platforms
- Windows
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Windows users who want to print anything to PDF
- Categories
- PDF tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
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