- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/NT
- Date added: August 23, 2006
- Total Downloads: 10,592,971
- Downloads last week: 113,690
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 1271 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
PrimoPDF 3 converts just about any file type to a PDF, using the source program the file was created with and its print command. The interface could be nicer; it's uncluttered but also uninteresting. Previous versions required the user to go through the Save As menu. The reason why the publisher changed it to Print isn't obvious. Regardless, the conversion process is quick and efficient. Other changes include a security feature, which allows the user to wrap the PDF in 40-bit or 128-bit encryption, and password protection. The user also can restrict editing of the new PDF, leaving comments and making other changes.
The program'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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Publisher's description
From activePDF :PrimoPDF is a free tool for high-quality PDF creation, 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 40- or 128-bit encryption, and add document information (e.g. title, author, subject, keywords) to converted PDF files. Version 3.0 now provides full support for 64-bit machines, double byte character and non-TrueType font support, enhanced support for Microsoft Windows 98, ME, NT, and Vista and improved PDF output. Please note that this download is for 32-bit machines only. A 64-bit installer is available at the developer's Web site.
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User reviews of PrimoPDF 3
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1271 votes
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45 out of 47 people found this review helpful
Version: PrimoPDF 3
"small and very fast, over my expectations"
Pros: very good software. You can choose different quality of PDF. I tried converting docs from explorer, word, excel. It work perfect. Installation went very fast as well as convertion process is very fast. I have Adobe Acrobat installed on my other computer, but I only use destiller from it. This software is smaller and faster than Adobe Destiler.
Also, want to admit that after instalation it will not change your default printer.
Cons: none so far
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15 out of 15 people found this review helpful
Version: PrimoPDF 3
Pros: Used to convert manuals written in MS WORD to comply with FAA regulations reqarding computer base manuals that require security and protection against tampering or unauthorized changing when manuals are placed on CD-ROM.
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34 out of 36 people found this review helpful
Version: PrimoPDF 3
Pros: I've been using PrimoPDF since the first version. It's a fantastic tool. Great for sharing documents from your word processor or any other application. I keep it on my USB drive and install it on friends' machines. It couldn't be easier to use ... just "print" your document to Primo and it does the rest.
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11 out of 11 people found this review helpful
Version: PrimoPDF 3
"Seems clean, solid, stable...."
Pros: Installed and ran flawlessly. Seems to capture detail very well.
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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Version: PrimoPDF 3
Pros: a free tool for high-quality PDF creation, comprising a user-friendly interface that enables printing to PDF from virtually any Windows application.
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