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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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All versions:
4.0 starsout of 1,706 votes
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Current version:
3.7 starsout of 210 votes
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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!!
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"A welcome utility addition"
Version: PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2
Pros
Easy to install, easy to use. Most important for me was being able to password protect files.
Cons
None that I have found.
Summary
The best PDF printer I have found.
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"easy to use"
Version: PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2
Pros
password protecting documents is easy
free!!Cons
none that I can think of
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"PDFill PDF Writer is better than this one"
Version: PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2
Pros
Very fast. No hassle, automatic rotation, automatic result, but with blurry result eventhough I used the highest resolution (4000x4000) for converting JPG to PDF.
Cons
The JPG image that I converted to PDF is blurry compared to PDFill PDF Writer result. I chose that software instead.
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"Adware Reported; Not intuitive;"
Version: PrimoPDF 5.1.0.2
Pros
Looks nice
Free
SmallCons
Windows Defender kicked up PUP warning[Adware OpenCandy], blocked it during install...I uploaded the executable to VirusTotal: Microsoft and Eset reported OpenCandy[Not a virus, but can report user info]. [This was not a cnet package]
When I used the print to pdf option, the resulting pdf it reportedly created was not there. Turns out, have to complete the process with window that opens up...Unexpected.
