CNET Editors' review
This program converts a variety of file formats to PDF files. We hit a few bumps at the beginning, but ultimately, it proved to be a valuable file conversion tool.
When we first installed 1-2-3 All to PDF, we encountered a few error messages. Luckily, we were able to bypass them and move on to the main interface, which can be accessed by right-clicking on the file you wish to convert. The program can also be accessed through your Print interface. Once activated, the user interface is fairly straightforward. All we had to do was select the location to save the PDF. More advanced options let you add a creation date and time, a watermark, and even encryption. Once we clicked the Create PDF Now button, our Word file was immediately converted to a PDF and saved to our choice location. Likewise, we were able to successfully convert other file formats, such as Excel, PowerPoint, and even an Illustrator file. The Merge feature let us easily combine several files into one with the click of our mouse.
The program would certainly benefit from putting a link to the publisher's Help page. Instead, we had to search for the HTML file in the program folder. Also, we would have liked to have seen a more generous trial, rather than the 10-conversion limit. Still, if you're looking for an easy way to convert files to PDFs, this program is worth a try.
Publisher's Description
From 123 pdf converter:
Free PDF Converter Software facilitates the conversion of any printable office file to PDF Instantly. You can convert MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, Photoshop, CAD, CorelDraw, Illustrator files to PDF using 123PDF Creator. You are just required to use 123 PDF Creator as a virtual printer. 123 PDF Creator lets you take benefit of PDF by changing any printable file to PDF format. The Main features include: Microsoft Office and IE Add-in; one step batch conversion. Retain 100% original formatting, images, tables, and comments. Single click merging of PDF files. Customizable watermarks. Flexible conversion options. Password protection and encryption. 4 Easy ways to access: drag-and-drop, right click creation, dropping the file on icon or simply by giving the print command. The concise and virus-free PDF files prove highly useful and are easy to attach and send forward in e-mails. 123 All to PDF is extremely easy to use. The converted PDF file is well-matched with Acrobat Reader. The converter PDF File that you get is an exact replica copy of the file that you have converted. 123 PDF Creator allows you to set basic PDF properties. You can control the use of PDF by its users by setting properties like who can read, edit, modify the PDF.
What's new in this version: Version 4.2 features one step batch creation and merge PDF files; 4 easy ways to access; customized display options; flexible conversion options in MS Word and Excel.
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All versions:
4.6 starsout of 52 votes
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Current version:
4.3 starsout of 12 votes
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"Works fine!"
Version: 123 PDF Creator 4.2
Pros
This tool works very well and creates pdf files at very high speed. Its features are also good and easy to understand.
Cons
No way. everything is well managed.
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"Powerful tool"
Version: 123 PDF Creator 4.2
Pros
When i installed this software, it worked pretty well that i was able to convert files in just few clicks. Center of attraction of this tool is its features. I just loved using it. Thanks a lot!
Cons
Not seen...
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"the software no bad, but need better"
Version: 123 PDF Creator 4.2
Pros
Just friendly interface
Cons
Too complicated for me, a novice.
Summary
Compared by this PDF creator, I more prefer to use OX PDF creator, which may be the updated commercial version of this PDF creator, price of $26, but needless to buy, as the only limitation is a small water mark on output PDF files. Both the software and its function are friendly. I have created several PDF file successfully with this software.
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"Great service with attractive features."
Version: 123 PDF Creator 4.2
Pros
Very decent program with reasonable price and it does excellent job for creating PDF pages without affecting the originality.
Cons
I can't think of any...
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"Quality of conversion and cost-effective"
Version: 123 PDF Creator 4.2
Pros
This tool provides various features that helps in creating PDF files from different file formats in very less time span and reasonable price. The key feature that I have recognized and liked most is the preservation of original layout and images.
Cons
Not exactly
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"User friendly interface to work with."
Version: 123 PDF Creator 4.2
Pros
This software is just up to the mark. I am able to use this tool very easily and the features are also the way i needed. Thanks a lot!
Cons
Not seen any cons.
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"Good to use"
Version: 123 PDF Creator 4.2
Pros
The phenomenal features of this software works great without any issue. I was able to create pdf files at very high speed & accuracy. Worth using this tool.
Cons
Not encountered yet.
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"Easy to download & works pretty well"
Version: 123 PDF Creator 4.2
Pros
This tool is quite impressive, it created pdf files out of word and excel docuemnts very easily without any error. Even i was able to control the quality of files and possibly created small files as well. Thanks!!!
Cons
None discovered.
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"Valuable conversion tool"
Version: 123 PDF Creator 4.2
Pros
This tool works very smoothly in converting files from word to pdf. Its bountiful features are just awesome. Very easy to download and install.
Cons
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"Time saver conversion tool."
Version: 123 PDF Creator 4.2
Pros
There are sometimes when we want to convert non editable files like pdf to editable format for various purposes. This is the best one that i found in the market. It is very fast in file conversion and less error prone.
Cons
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