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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: May 07, 2009
- Total Downloads: 14,486,219
- Downloads last week: 106,685
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 1242 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: Seth Rosenblatt on November 07, 2008
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 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.
CNET Editor's Note: The OpenCandy plug-in included in this installation will discover for you the software recommended on the OpenCandy Network. Read EULA for further information.
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User reviews of PrimoPDF 4.1.0.11
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1242 votes
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Version: PrimoPDF 4.1.0.11
"download OK, program didn't work"
Pros: quick download
Cons: unable to use
Summary: got a blank screen with Acrobat
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Version: PrimoPDF 4.1.0.11
Pros: Aesthetically pleasing to eye and that is about it.
Cons: It just did not work. It crashed or gave an error message saying it could not complete the task of saving the document as a pdf.
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Version: PrimoPDF 4.1.0.11
Pros: Good general pdf converter/generator.
Cons: No real negatives.
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Version: PrimoPDF 4.1.0.11
Pros: Worked great until I tried updating to the latest version. I switched to the free PDF Fill software which has more than just a printer driver for free.
Cons: Latest version crashed and froze
Summary: No editing or form functions like you can get with PDF Fill.
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Version: PrimoPDF 4.1.0.11
"excellent job for the price !!!"
Pros: doing a very good job
Cons: did not find any so far.
Summary: much better than the previous version. Don't hesitate, download this version !
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