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License:
Free
- Editor's Rating:
- Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
13,169,958
- Operating Systems:
Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 98
- Additional Requirements:
No additional requirements
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
May 07, 2009
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Publisher's description of PrimoPDF
From Nitro PDF Software:
Create PDF using PrimoPDF - a free tool for high-quality conversion to PDF, comprising a user-friendly interface that enables printing to PDF from virtually any Windows application. Additionally, PrimoPDF provides the ability to optimize PDF output for screen, print, ebook, and prepress, secure PDF files with 128-bit encryption, and add document information (e.g. title, author, subject, keywords) to converted PDF files. Full support for 64-bit machines, double byte character and non-TrueType font support, and improved PDF output also now available.
Version 4.1.0.11 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
Editor's review of PrimoPDF
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- "Turn any file into a PDF"
- Reviewed on: November 7, 2008
- Version reviewed: PrimoPDF 4.1.0.11
PrimoPDF 4 converts just about any file type to a PDF, using the source program the file was created with and its print command. Two new changes make the program easier to use and more useful. The interface redesign is definitely easier to navigate, and users can now choose to email the PDF instantly after its creation.
The conversion process from whatever document is on your screen to PDF is quick and efficient. Other features include a security feature, which allows the user to wrap the PDF in 40-bit or 128-bit encryption, PDF merging, and password protection. The user also can restrict editing of the new PDF, leaving comments and making other changes.
Primo's size is surprisingly large for such an unobtrusive app, and it's absolutely necessary to launch the read-me file at the end of installation, since the application loads no icons and leaves no other visible traces on your machine, except in the Start menu's All Programs.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1150 votes
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Version: PrimoPDF 4.1.0.11
"Excellent under XP......OK on Vista"
Pros: Ability to easily make files password protected. Works great.
Cons: Can't make it auto-start Adobe when updating or creating a PDF file.
Summary: I have loved this product until I got a new computer with Vista. Probably just as good still, but Vista sucks.l
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Version: PrimoPDF 4.1.0.11
"smooth install, easy to use -- I love it!"
Pros: very easy to use -- it simply becomes another printer option in Windows; I've never had a problem with the pdf file (other than one friend who's on a very old Mac, so I'm sure her version of Adobe Reader is *way* out of date).
Cons: Pet peeve: the default location for the pdf you're creating is the directory/folder in which you created the *last* pdf you created. To my way of thinking, it should default to the folder in which the file you're 'printing to pdf' is located.
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: PrimoPDF 4.1.0.11
"Was unable to install the software."
Pros: Unable to utilize the software. Downloaded it, but could not install.
Cons: I was able to download the software, but unable to install it.
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Version: PrimoPDF 4.1.0.11
Pros: Free
Simple to use
Works greatCons: A bit slow
Summary: It installed easily & is simple to use (just print to it.)
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Version: PrimoPDF 4.1.0.11
"Easiest way to create PDFs in WIndows"
Pros: Works well; never had a problem.
Has "attach to e-mail" feature;
Well designed and solid.
Does not push upgrades, ads or other software on you.Cons: None.
Should have been built into Windows.Summary: Recommended.
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