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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98
- Date added: April 06, 2007
- Total Downloads: 10,592,971
- Downloads last week: 113,690
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 1240 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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