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Nitro PDF's PrimoPDF is a free tool that converts all kinds of files into PDFs that you can open, edit, and manage with your usual PDF application (Nitro has a free reader, too, if you don't already have one). Some free PDF converters are more like print drivers and only create documents from the Print command. But PrimoPDF also has a handy desktop icon you can drag and drop files into for rapid automatic conversion. Whichever method you prefer, PrimoPDF gives you the choice.
Clicking PrimoPDF's Drop Files icon opens the main interface, which is where you configure the program's settings and options. This compact console is simple enough, though not the most intuitive in its layout or design, though you only need to access it when you want to change your settings. Clicking the blue info button opened a pop-up linking to an online manual, or so we hoped, though what we got was a 404 page, and the Web site wasn't much better. PrimoPDF isn't challenging to learn or use, though, and we had no trouble setting the program's options, including Document Properties and PDF Security (which includes password protection). PrimoPDF can generate PDFs optimized for various displays: Screen, eBook, Print, Prepress, and Custom. The program offers three Post Process options, too: Open PDF, Email PDF, and Do Nothing. You can even designate a specific PDF reader to open documents created with PrimoPDF, or use your default reader. To create PDFs from the Print command, simply press your app or document's Print button and choose PrimoPDF from the Printer list, just like you were printing a page.
If you regularly convert documents into PDFs for a specific use, it's hard to imagine an easier solution than PrimoPDF's drag-and-drop feature, which automatically creates PDFs to your specifications and (optionally) displays them in your usual PDF viewer with one motion. We converted files using both the drop box and print tool, including text, rich text, and image files. PrimoPDF takes care of business without taking a bite out of your bottom line, whether it's your main PDF app or a handy auxiliary.
PrimoPDF - Convert and edit PDFs - Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
From Nitro PDF Software:
The world's #1 free PDF creator. 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 available.
What's new in this version: Version 5.1.0.2 includes support for additional languages: French, German, Spanish, Dutch, and Italian.
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"Unleashes an avalanche of ads, pop-ups, and bloatware"
Version: PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2
Pros
Allows for saving any Windows page, tab, or document as a PDF file (print to PDF).
Cons
Once installed, takes over everything PDF away from Adobe Acrobat Reader. Bombards with ads, promotions, pop-ups, and what not. With default settings, PDF quality is rather poor, and the created PDF files are too large.
Summary
While PrimoPDF provides the stated functionality, there are better, lighter, and less bloated alternative PDF tools and utilities
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"I love this program"
Version: PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2
Pros
easy to use
love being able to print to my desktop or anywhere on my computer
being able to change anything to a PDF file easily is greatCons
haven't found one yet
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"Didn't work for me."
Version: PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2
Pros
Am past user - loved it when it worked.:) Mainly use it for changing MS word docs to Pdf's.
Cons
When I started having trouble, couldn't get the bugs out to make it useable.:( Gave it 5 stars because I don't know if it was a download CNET issue, my computer issue or the program's issue. Am also choosing 5 star satisfaction due to former use.
Summary
Had used the program for years, then ran into problems - drag & drop worked but wouldn't work when using the printer function. Rebooted, uninstalled, rebooted, installed again and again and again. For the life of me I couldn't figure out what the issue was. Sooooooooooooooooo disappointed cause I loved it. Troubleshooting directions didn't help. Gave up then accidentally found the FREE Nitro Reader. Installed it and now I have my Primopdf creator (plus other surprising functions) back! Works GREAT and am sooooooooooo happy. Like this much better than the complicated Adobe program since my personal use needs are very minimal. Over Adobe this program makes it much easier to append-add to previous pdf's. Much faster. Easier.
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"Creates blurry text"
Version: PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2
Pros
Seems to work fine.
No malware.Cons
Blurry results.
Summary
I printed an email containing several fonts to the PrimoPDF "printer". It did create a PDF file, but with varying results. Some of the fonts looks fine in the resulting PDF, but others were so blurry they were barely readable. The Courier font seemed to be the worst.
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"I like it, it works well"
Version: PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2
Pros
I like being able to just drag and drop its nice
Cons
none it works well
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"Blurry Images"
Version: PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2
Pros
Easy to use. Can make a PDF out of anything you can print.
Cons
Earlier versions were fine but the latest produces blurred images.
Summary
OK if your document does not include images.
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"Works Great"
Version: PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2
Pros
very easy transfer.
Cons
Lack of full explanation on how to make changes.
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"Worked Fine"
Version: PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2
Pros
Easy to use.
Cons
None I can think of.
Summary
Have not really used it enough to fully comment.
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"Good overall"
Version: PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2
Pros
Easy to use. Ability to set your own output settings.
Cons
Can be Slow. I've had it lock up many times.
Summary
I like it. It's a good solid program and for free it's a great value :)
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"excellent product!!"
Version: PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2
Pros
easily creates pdfs on the fly for free
Cons
absolutely none!
Summary
have been using for years both @ work & home without issue!!
