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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: October 08, 2009
- Total Downloads: 15,222,527
- Downloads last week: 108,023
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 1246 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: Seth Rosenblatt on October 08, 2009
PrimoPDF converts just about any file type to a PDF, using the print command from the source program the file was created in. In the latest version, the program comes with desktop icon that you can drag and drop files onto for quick conversion, as well as performance improvements and minor changes throughout the program.
Users can now always save PDFs to the same folder, or opt to choose a new folder for each PDF creation. You can also Append or Overwrite an already existing PDF, and more easily create and edit document properties and PDF security from the main PrimoPDF interface. Publisher NitroPDF also claims that the program starts faster, and we did notice that it launched quicker than before--note that this was an empirical judgment, though. Primo's size has been reduced slightly to 7.38MB, and the new drag-and-drop icon also serves as a program launch icon, making it easier to manage the app. The four conversion quality settings have been exposed upfront, too, so you can easily toggle quality settings from Screen to eBook to Print to Prepress. There's a Custom setting, as well.
The conversion process from whatever document is on your screen to PDF is quick and efficient. Other features include a password-protection feature that can be used for restricting reading, editing, or printing the PDF. However, trying to create a PDF while the interface was already open resulted in neither a new PDF nor a warning that there had been a failure. The interface also sports an ad for other PDF-related software made by Nitro that takes up half the interface. Those hitches aside, PrimoPDF is an effective tool for quick and casual PDF creation.
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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 available.
What's new in this version:
Version 5.0.0.19 adds drag and drop conversion functionality; improves 'Save As' feature.
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- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1246 votes
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Version: PrimoPDF 5.0.0.19
Pros: Press the Ctrl and P tabs, up comes printer options, choose PrimoPDF, choose a name and create a file in PDF Just Like THAT! Good for saving reports,news item,etc even if they have pictures, diagrams or whatever. Or web pages that you need for later.
Cons: None. Take time to see all the extra functions and I am sure this will remove any 'apparent' cons others may have experienced. ie Image quality of new pdf.
Summary: Would not be without this one. Used to save information from web pages into scrapbook [a firefox addon] but easier to use Primo and save on pc as a pdf file. At least you can have them handy for research and Copernic Desktop search will read right i... read more >>
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Version: PrimoPDF 5.0.0.19
"Fantastic program, quick and easy to use, no problems."
Pros: This is a very quick and easy product to use. I use it for many things and it does a fantastic job. I have had no problems at all.
Cons: Can't find anything I don't like so far. It does a great job.
Summary: I am a Realtor and use it to send paperwork to clients, for them to view listings, print, sign and fax back contract pages, etc. Everything is crisp and clear. I was using the older version and liked it also.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: PrimoPDF 5.0.0.19
Pros: Very easy to use. All I have to do is drag a Word document to the desktop icon and it converts it to a PDF file.
Cons: Can't think of any cons so far.
Summary: Simple. Easy. And FREE!
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: PrimoPDF 5.0.0.19
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: None that I can think of
Summary: I like it because of it's ease of use and also because it's free
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Version: PrimoPDF 5.0.0.19
"Great Product it easy to convert files to PDF format.,"
Pros: Easy to use..
Cons: Could be a little faster in conversion
Summary: I like it because you can send on line printing to the pdf printer and
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