CNET Editors' review
It used to be that creating PDFs required a big, expensive program like Adobe Acrobat. Nowadays, PDF creators are a dime a dozen, and they range from the bare bones to the feature-packed. 7-PDF Maker is a simple program that makes quick work of PDF creation, but we can't say that anything about it really sets it apart from the crowd.
The program's interface is quite plain, just a big gray box with tabs for settings and security. Most file conversion programs follow a certain series of steps; typically you choose the file you want to convert, adjust the settings, and then convert the file. 7-PDF Maker is just a little bit trickier; although the file selection dialog is at the top of the interface, this should actually be your last step, as selecting a file to convert automatically starts the conversion process. It is true that the button reads "Select and Convert," and those who are paying attention shouldn't have too much trouble with this, but it's still a little unintuitive. Otherwise, though, 7-PDF Maker is quite easy to use. You can choose a range of pages to convert from a larger document, set compression levels, encrypt files, and create PDF/A-1 files, which are suitable for long-term storage. The program's online Help file is quite thorough, and despite its sometimes imperfect English, it provides easy-to-understand instructions for all the program's features. Overall, 7-PDF maker isn't the fanciest PDF software we've ever used, but it works just fine. Its PDF/A-1 capabilities are perhaps its most interesting feature, making the program a good choice for those who are interested in creating archival-quality PDFs.
7-PDF Maker installs a desktop icon without asking but uninstalls cleanly. We recommend this program.
Publisher's Description
From 7-PDF:
7-PDF Maker is a PDF Creation tool under Windows with 7-PDF Maker. The PDF Maker supports a wide range of file and graphic formats and is best known for doing conversions to PDF and PDF or A-1 without the usage of ghostscript, or the installation of an pdf printer. The setup comes with a Command Line Version and a Windows-Explorer Integration.
What's new in this version: Version 1.4 has updated 7-PDF Maker comes now with the newest SumatraPDF Viewer Version 2.1.1.
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"A terrific free software."
Version: 7-PDF Maker 1.0.7 build 136
Pros
Easy, User friendly and converts perfectly.
Cons
Not any till now.
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"An excellent piece of software"
Version: 7-PDF Maker 1.0.7 build 136
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Very easy to use and no problems whatsoever
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Can not think of any.
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Converted about half dozen files. Found it quite nice.
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