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The freeware PDF writer opts for ease over customization with a one-step conversion app that works its will over any printable document. Once installed, pressing Print and selecting CutePDF Writer as a printer choice allows you to save the newly-made PDF anywhere in your file system. While we found the process flawless, advanced users who enjoy rolling up their sleeves for configuring greater DIY control should keep looking. Folks whose needs are more basic have in CutePDF Writer a fine choice.
Publisher's Description
From Acro Software:
Portable Document Format (PDF) is the de facto standard for the secure and reliable distribution and exchange of electronic documents and forms around the world. CutePDF Writer (formerly CutePDF Printer) is the free version of commercial PDF creation software. CutePDF Writer installs itself as a printer subsystem. This enables virtually any Windows applications (must be able to print) to create professional quality PDF documents with just a push of a button.
Version 2.7 added support for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Vista.
What's new in this version: Version 2.7 added support for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Vista.
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All versions:
4.4 starsout of 491 votes
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Current version:
4.4 starsout of 105 votes
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"Cute - tiny yet powerful application"
Version: CutePDF Writer 2.7
Pros
works flawlessly
Cons
not enough user adjustable features
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"free and it works"
Version: CutePDF Writer 2.7
Pros
straight forward
Cons
occasionally caught by odd characters
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"Great Product"
Version: CutePDF Writer 2.7
Pros
Ease of use
Cons
requires additional softwae download at the time of installation
Summary
Great!
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"Good, it does what it says"
Version: CutePDF Writer 2.7
Pros
It is very simple, it works like a printer
Cons
No other document handling, only the printing
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"Died on the print job I tried it on."
Version: CutePDF Writer 2.7
Pros
I ran through a boatload of PDF writers. This one installed and uninstalled reasonably cleanly, as I recall.
Cons
But it died on the print job I was trying for, one that contained lots of embedded images.
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"Works flawlessly"
Version: CutePDF Writer 2.7
Pros
Works reliably.
Cons
Requires installation of a free "converter". Converter available at http://www.cutepdf.com/products/cutepdf/writer.asp#download.
Install converter first and it will work like a charm.Summary
Have used for several years. It has always worked perfectly. Recommended to all my friends.
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"SMALL, COMPACT and POWERFUL"
Version: CutePDF Writer 2.7
Pros
A must for my computer - this small little program is GREAT, SOLID and EASY - you can print from almost any program to a PDF file and then save it/print it - do whatever you'd like with it.
Cons
none at all
Summary
it's a great freeware product! Especially great when you aren't around a printer (mobile) and want to save something for print later
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"great....."
Version: CutePDF Writer 2.7
Pros
great,......
Cons
great......
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"Use and results are no different than using adobe."
Version: CutePDF Writer 2.7
Pros
ease of use
Cons
there is nothing I dislike
Summary
So happy to have pdf capability without the expense of the Adobe program.
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"Does its job"
Version: CutePDF Writer 2.7
Pros
Free PDF creation, no frills. Enough said.
Cons
Sometimes creates documents from Web browsers with small text. It's not easy to make adjustments here.
Summary
I've worked with it for about 3-4 years. I'd recommend it for anybody.
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