- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/NT
- Date added: April 01, 2008
- Total Downloads: 10,592,971
- Downloads last week: 113,690
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 1273 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
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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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 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, enhanced support for Microsoft Windows 98, NT, Me, 2000, XP and Vista and improved PDF output also now available. Please note that this download is for 32-bit machines only. A 64-bit installer is available at the developer's Web site.
Version 4.0.1 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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Version 4.0.1 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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User reviews of PrimoPDF 4.0.1
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1273 votes
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Version: PrimoPDF 4.0.1
"I Use This For Printing Everything!"
Pros: I use this app religiously. Seems like you can waste so much paper without even thinking about it, printing receipts recipes, and the like. With PrimoPDF you can print it only when you need it, or view it on your machine instead of wasting paper!
Cons: I would have given it five stars but PrimoPDF requires that you download and install .net framework, and I really dislike being forced to download and install ANYTHING extra to use a program.
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Version: PrimoPDF 4.0.1
"How does this crapware bloat my Word document?"
Cons: How did PrimoPDF take a 285K Word document and turn it into a 1.85M PDF file!? When I examined the contents in Notepad, I found so much unneeded inserted spaces and other unnecessary characters, I found out why PrimoPDF isn't so primo! I'm sticking with my tried and true Adobe Acrobat 6.0.6! I know Acrobat works!
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: PrimoPDF 4.0.1
Pros: A good utility with a robust GUI, the programmers put alot of thought in to it.
Cons: All things being said it's just so damn BIG...
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: PrimoPDF 4.0.1
Pros: It is a simple progarm to change JPG's to PDF format for me
It is worth a try for anyone to try out for them self's to see if this is what they are looking for.
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Version: PrimoPDF 4.0.1
"for free, includes security...outstanding"
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