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There are plenty of tools that let users convert a variety of different document types into PDF files, but we're not sure we've ever seen one as comprehensive as PDFill PDF and Image Writer Free. This useful tool not only converts documents to PDFs, but also supports a number of different image formats and lets you adjust a wide variety of settings. If you need a way to take advantage of the characteristics of PDF files without investing in expensive software, give PDFill PDF and Image Writer Free a try.
The program can be accessed from virtually anywhere in Windows; once it's installed, it will appear with your other printer options in the print dialog of any program. A configuration menu lets you set your PDF preferences, including output options, optimization, description, security, view preferences, and presentation. There's a whole slew of PDF tools, too; you can merge multiple PDFs, add headers and footers, apply watermarks, rotate and crop pages, and more. PDFs aren't all the program does, either; documents can also be saved in the PNG, JPEG, BMP, TIF, and GIF formats. PDFill PDF and Image Writer Free is easy enough for anyone to use, but its powerful features will please more advanced users, too. A built-in Help file provides a thorough overview of the program's features and includes plenty of screenshots. Overall, we think that PDFill PDF and Image Writer Free is a great thing to have around; it's easy to access when you need it, stays out of your way when you don't, and it packs a lot of useful features that anyone who works with PDFs will appreciate.
PDFill PDF and Image Writer installs a desktop icon without asking and leaves a folder behind upon removal.
Publisher's Description
From PlotSoft:
Create free PDF or Image using PDFill--a free creator for high-quality conversion to PDF or Image, comprising a user-friendly interface that enables printing to PDF or Image from virtually any Windows application. A PDF Button inside Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel is added to save PDF with one click. Create PDF with options: Optimize PDF output for screen, print, e-book and prepress; Add PDF information such as title, author, subject, keywords; Secure PDF with password in 40/128 bit and Permissions; Add View and Presentation effect when the PDF is displayed; Rotate PDF Page by 90/180/270 degree or Crop page with margins; Open, E-mail, Merge, Split, Reorder, Reformat, Header, Footer, Watermark after the PDF creation.
Create Image with options: PNG/JPG/BMP/GIF/TIF, Color/Gray/Mono Format, Resolution, Quality, Page number format, Antialiasing Alpha Bits for Text or Graphics, Rotate by 90/180/270, Flip horizontally or vertically. Output options with default folder, file name and print job name to hide the Save-as dialog; You can set all the options in the registry keys programmatically.
What's new in this version: Version 9.0 has a lot of bugs fixed. The Save As Dialog can switch the File Type of PDF, PNG, JPG, BMP, GIF and TIF. Add Option for the existing PDF: Replace it with Warning, Replace it with NO warning, Append or Prepend it.
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All versions:
4.2 starsout of 65 votes
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Current version:
4.6 starsout of 10 votes
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"The best product around and best of all it is free !"
Version: PDFill PDF and Image Writer Free 9.0
Pros
Wow. Lots of functionality. I spent so much time installing other PDF writers based on their description, but many features were not available unless you pay more subscription fees.
PDFill is loaded with functionality compared to other tools out there be it free or license fee based.
It allows me to create files in the background and name/save them without any interaction and their support is great. They even responded to me on a weekend when I had a question ! That was amazing.Cons
None that I can find given that it does everything one would need and more !
Summary
I spent many weeks researching, comparing, installing a dozen different PDF writers for what I wanted to do only to to be disappointed and uninstall them after spending hours trying to make them work. None of the others came even close to this and did I say this is FREE !
If you want a simple and powerful PDF writer search no more, this is IT. I have it on all PCs in my household and all my friends are now using this.
Simple and easy install, No Ads, runs in Win 7 32/64 bit with no problems. -
"Appending many documents all into one PDF is amazing!"
Version: PDFill PDF and Image Writer Free 9.0
Pros
Easy to use, even without reading instructions.
Cons
Changes printer default to PDFill without asking first.
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"This Program Maybe Bugged"
Version: PDFill PDF and Image Writer Free 9.0
Pros
I didn't get a chance to experience any pro's
Cons
The program isn't anything pretty to look at, and is somewhat complicated. The program review stated it added a quick convert option to their programs like word, or power point, and was supported by windows 7, when this is not true.
Summary
This you have to do on your own. They instruct you on how to apply the option, but once I had it, it did not add to my word program even though it claims to support windows 7. After this the program would error even if I tried to open it. I restarted computer, but problem persisted. I had no choice but to un-install it because my knowledge of programming is limited to casual.
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"been using it for a couple of years now. its WONDERFUL"
Version: PDFill PDF and Image Writer Free 9.0
Pros
easiest way to save something you are looking at for later without wasting paper and you have it in a form that you can email or print at your leisure.
Cons
the user interface and settings take some getting used to. it has a lot of options, and if you set it just wrong it wont pop up the menu.
Summary
i think every computer on the planet should have this wonderful program. and i make sure everyone i know does.
one more thing... make sure you are aware, it works as a printer. you go to print and choose it as your printer. i always keep mine as default.
Updated on Jun 20, 2012 -
"Great add-on"
Version: PDFill PDF and Image Writer Free 9.0
Pros
Easy to install and use
Cons
None at this point
Summary
Very good add-on!
Updated on Aug 19, 2012 -
"Nice substitute for Adobe PDF writer."
Version: PDFill PDF and Image Writer Free 9.0
Pros
Easy to use after intalling.
Cons
Not sure if others who do not have this program on their computer will be able to open & read the files I create with this program.
Summary
The price is right (FREE).
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"Does what it's supposed to & quickly"
Version: PDFill PDF and Image Writer Free 9.0
Pros
easy to use & fast
Cons
none so far
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"Better PDF output than on my Mac Book Pro"
Version: PDFill PDF and Image Writer Free 9.0
Pros
Tight integration, just works, no fuss
More professional and polished GUI than other free PDF writers I've tried
Good, faithful outputCons
None that I see so far
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"Great for my simple needs"
Version: PDFill PDF and Image Writer Free 9.0
Pros
Does what is says it will do with flair.
Cons
None but I haven't had it long enough to see and work it all.
Summary
Thank you CNET! Over the years; you've been a tremendous service; never having a problem.
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"Awesome and no ads"
Version: PDFill PDF and Image Writer Free 9.0
Pros
Perfect. Just what I needed. Works great with win7 64bit. It's free with no ads.
Cons
On this day in history I have no con for this product.
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