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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.
PrimoPDF:Publisher's Description
From Nitro PDF Software:
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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All versions:
4.0 starsout of 1,706 votes
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Current version:
4.2 starsout of 83 votes
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"A good product! But it has some problems with Chinese letters when word-> pdf"
Version: PrimoPDF 3
Pros
This product is efficient and convenient!But some problems with Chinese letters when ms-word file converted to pdf. It is difficult to describe it, the Chinese letters is not clear and the shape of letters changed. If there is a email, I can send you a picture clipped from screen.
Cons
This product is efficient and convenient!But some problems with Chinese letters when ms-word file converted to pdf. It is difficult to describe it, the Chinese letters is not clear and the shape of letters changed. If there is a email, I can send you a picture clipped from screen.
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"Terrible program subpar features, doesn't work, help useless"
Version: PrimoPDF 3
Pros
it's free
Cons
Total waste of time to install. It doesn't work. It saves things without asking you to name the print (picks Output.pdf always--you have to change it in a hidden place). Help guide is useless--doesn't explain anything. I've used several PDF programs and this one stinks.
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"Will Not Work with VISTA Ultimate"
Version: PrimoPDF 3
Pros
I loved this software with XP
Cons
Since upgrading to VISTA I have re-installed PrimoPDF twice and still no go. It appears to run and it produces a file.. but the file is damaged and unreadable. Hopefully this will get fixed, but right now I think they should de-list VISTA as an operating system they work under.
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"Simple, effective, to the point."
Version: PrimoPDF 3
Pros
It does the job with minimum fuss. It even installs itself as a printer on a machine with no printer associated to it, and it converts the file nevertheless.
Cons
I wish it would do the reverse operation: transforming a PDF into a MSWord or a plain-text document (especially those PDF with blocks preventing the extraction of info from them).
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"Easy to use and free"
Version: PrimoPDF 3
Pros
It's free and creates high quaility PDF's
Cons
The extra prompt after you click on print is a slight bit confusing the first time you see it.
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"Fantastic"
Version: PrimoPDF 3
Pros
I read a lot of the reviews before I decided to download this product and I am very careful about downloading anything from the Internet but I am very glad that I made an exception with this, it is very easy to use, it is great to finally be able to create a PDF document without it costing an arm and a leg to do it. The 1st thing I did just to try it out was to turn my Resume into a PDF document. Not a problem.
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"It is a good program"
Version: PrimoPDF 3
Pros
It converts text documents into PDF very well, fast and easy.
Cons
It fails with images, and it doesn't work at all in Windows Vista.
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"Not reliable enough. Fails over 50% of the time"
Version: PrimoPDF 3
Pros
free
Cons
unreliable
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"The Best Ever"
Version: PrimoPDF 3
Pros
It is a powerfull software and better than many other softwares i tried
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"Excelente herramienta para generar pdf's"
Version: PrimoPDF 3
Pros
Una opcion magniÂÂÂfica para la generacion de documentos en formato pdf
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