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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.
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All versions:
4.4 starsout of 494 votes
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Current version:
4.6 starsout of 71 votes
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"Forced to have Ask search bar with product on install."
Version: CutePDF Writer 2.8
Pros
Did not get as far as trying the product out - see the cons
Cons
To install the Cute Pdf writer, you have to agree to accept the Ask Toolbar on Internet explorer. Perhaps you might be able to uninstall the extra toolbar - but I did not want the hassle.
Summary
As I sought to install the Cute Pdf writer, you have to agree to accept the Ask Toolbar on Internet explorer. I.e. is clutered enough already without yet another tool bar. So I did not install it. The proverb hold - there's no such thing as a free meal!
So if you are happy to have another toolbar - this may be the product for you.
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"Good, but has glitches"
Version: CutePDF Writer 2.8
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
Will glitch consistently when creating PDFs from some PowerPoint files. When this happens, it will stop after a certain page and print an error message in the PDF. It will not be able to create a print form this PPT.
Summary
CutePDF is easy to use with a very simple interface. However, I have repeatedly run into a glitch when trying to create a PDF file from a PowerPoint presentation. Only a portion of the presentation is converted. Thus, CutePDF does not always work.
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"Great alternative to standard print w/ PDF style output"
Version: CutePDF Writer 2.8
Pros
Easy to install and use. I like that you don't have to cancel all the ads or select the free version every time you print like other PDF writers.
Cons
Haven't found any negative issues thus far.
Summary
Great option if you're looking for PDF writer freeware.
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"Simple, fast, and does the job."
Version: CutePDF Writer 2.8
Pros
Quick download, easy installation, and easy to use.
Cons
None for the average home user, except perhaps that it does not open the document after it prints. Only a con if you want that feature.
Summary
I downloaded this application as a simple PDF writer so that I could print documents to PDF on my home computer. (Things like receipts from websites, etc, to cut down on paper.) This is the second laptop I have installed it on. I'm running Win 7 on this one; previous install was on WinXP.
CutePDF may not have a lot of features that power users of Acrobat may require, but if all you need is to create PDFs through the print interface, this is a great free app. It installs in seconds and appears as a printer choice in your print options. -
"Great program. Excellent quality. Works really fast."
Version: CutePDF Writer 2.8
Pros
Great quality. Very fast.
Cons
None experienced.
Summary
This is a really free pdf converter (not just for trial). The Pdf documents that it produces are of excellent quality, much better than that of its competitors I have used. Additionally it works really fast. It is now my permanent pdf converter. I only wish Cute would also have a Pdf-to-Word converter.
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"Its the right staff for me"
Version: CutePDF Writer 2.8
Pros
Its simple and its free, easy to use everybody will like it!
Cons
No comments so far, useful for me!
Summary
The cutePDF is a free software an alternative brand from adobe. This product can recommend to friend to use to their daily PDF conversion.
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"does what it suppose to do"
Version: CutePDF Writer 2.8
Pros
small appl. does what is designed to do
Cons
none so far.
Summary
basic print to pdf needs.
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"Simple product, but adds malware"
Version: CutePDF Writer 2.8
Pros
Simple interface, easy to use
Cons
ALWAYS installs Ask.com toolbar even when told not to.
Summary
I've used the products for years now, but lately their business practices have been getting shady. Would avoid.
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"Another Life Saver from Cnet"
Version: CutePDF Writer 2.8
Pros
What's not to like? I was looking for something to convert Word to PDF's I have Office 2003 and don't have the money to upgrade to 2007 or Windows 7 where this problem is taken care of for you. Great product.
No frills, but I just needed the basics.Cons
None I can see now, except there was a converter I had to download before this was installed. It added a little extra time since I'm on dial up, but it was worth theextra time.
Summary
I just downloaded so haven't really experienced it yet, but I did try it out and it works perfectly. It's fairly easy to install but probably would be easier if I wasn't on dial up. Out here in the country of South Texas, that's all we can get for the time being though.
Thanks Cnet for another winner. -
"Sheer Magic"
Version: CutePDF Writer 2.8
Pros
It downloaded and worked on MS Publisher without any problems
Cons
None that I can see
Summary
It works
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