CNET Editors' review
PDF is a popular file format that works well for all kinds of text- and image-based documents. Unfortunately, though, PDFs haven't always been easy to create. PDF24 Creator makes the process of creating a PDF as easy as printing. We've seen other programs that do the same thing, and while PDF24 Creator didn't totally knock our socks off, it stands up well to other basic PDF programs.
The process of using PDF24 Creator really is just like printing: the program appears as an icon along with the your other installed printers, and you need only select the program from the print menu of virtually any program; if it's something you can print, it's something you can turn into a PDF. Click print and the program's menu will pop up, letting you select the desired PDF quality and whether you want to show, save, edit, or e-mail the PDF. The PDF editor was somewhat confusing and didn't seem to have a lot of editing features, so anyone who really wants to customize their PDF files will want to choose another program. But for a basic print-to-PDF program, PDF24 Creator works just fine. The e-mail feature automatically opens your default e-mail program and attaches the newly created PDF, which couldn't have been easier. PDF24 Creator loses points for not having a Help file that we could find, but most of the program's features are easy enough to figure out without guidance.
PDF24 Creator installs a desktop icon without asking but uninstalls cleanly. We recommend this program to all users.
Publisher's Description
From Geek Software:
PDF24 creator let you create PDF files out of almost any application which provides a print option. The PDF24 Creator installer installs you a PDF printer named pdf24. You can use this printer in windows like any other printer. After printing a document on pdf24, a PDF file will be created automatically and an assistant opens. Here you can save, show or edit the PDF file. The PDF creator freeware contains a PDF Editor which you can use to merge multiple PDF to one, split PDF, extract pages from PDF, copy one or more pages from one PDF to another, set document properties such as title and author, encrypt PDF files, and prevent so from unauthorized printing, convert documents like Word, Excel, or images to PDF or sign PDF files. An integrated explorer eases handling of PDF documents. The preview of each PDF document gives you a fast overview and assists in editing. A PDF viewer is also embedded to view a PDF document.
What's new in this version: Version 4.6 improved PDF API and added Dutch language file.
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3.7 starsout of 23 votes
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"it works and it's free!"
Version: PDF24 Creator 4.4
Pros
I needed a scanned document in PDF format and in less than 10 minutes I had this great program downloaded installed and my docs converted to a PDF format.
Easy as pie!Cons
none that I could find...simple interface and easy to use
Summary
a two thumbs up!
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"it is cool, man.."
Version: PDF24 Creator 4.4
Pros
just easy drag and drop...
Cons
i will tell you later . if i find something strange
Summary
i recommend it to everybody
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"Quick & easy way to add and delete PDF pages in a file"
Version: PDF24 Creator 3.5.3
Pros
Easy to learn and use. Nice interface, very flexible way to view multiple files to combine pages into one another or create new file(s).
Cons
A little clumsy getting it to zoom in. Frequently crashes handling files larger than a couple hundred pages.
Summary
I use it to add and delete pages from PDF files created by others. It's easy to rotate pages that have been scanned in sideways or upside down. It changed scanning documents from a tedious task to a quick process because we could recombine files any way we wanted. I didn't use it on files with blank fileds or advanced features.
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"Okay, but not that robust"
Version: PDF24 Creator 3.5.2
Pros
It works to edit some stuff
Cons
DOES NOT transfer form fields once saved, thus, making editing a form pretty useless if you still want to be able to use those fields.
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"Damn fine ware for a freeware"
Version: PDF24 Creator 3.2
Pros
haven't fully tested its capability...but it works fine as a PDF creator..preview ...edit ...screen capture to direct PDF WOW..for free..USER FRIENDLY...the creator and provider of this ware should be highly credited .....go head load it...
Cons
none so far
Summary
its light weight and free ....works fine in XP ....yet to try in my W7...
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"Won't edit"
Version: PDF24 Creator 3.0
Pros
It's free,but if it doesn't work it is not any good.
Cons
, according to review when PRINT button is pressed it gives you a choice of showing, saving editing etc but whenever I press the PRINT button all I get is a print dialogue no other choice.
Summary
It is the very 1st programme I've come across without a help file, I have tried every button of the few to make it work but to me without editing feature it's useless. Can anyone help?
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"Everything as promised! And it is really free."
Version: PDF24 Creator 2.9.1
Pros
Easy to install, easy to use, works fine. Nice the possibility of capturing images directly from screen to PDF - advantages vs Win PrintScreen.
Cons
Image size needs attention
Summary
A fairly good choice for anyone who needs PDFs fast and cheap. Not obviously a professional tool but good enough for works with some level of demand.
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"no bad if better will good"
Version: PDF24 Creator 2.8.5
Pros
Convenient with the embeded pdf viewer.
Cons
no pdf merger and when added many files, the converter crashed
Summary
It seems good, but toward me, I prefer the OX PDF Creator, which may be the updatedcommercial version of this PDF creator, has excellent functions, cost-effective.
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Version: PDF24 Creator 2.8.4
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"Wonderful Free Software"
Version: PDF24 Creator 2.8.1
Pros
It easy to edit pdf files you want.Just Drag n Drop...
Cons
awesome!!!
Summary
you should try it..
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