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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/NT
- Date added: October 08, 2009
- Total Downloads: 15,625,178
- Downloads last week: 101,753
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 1265 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 1265 votes
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Version: PrimoPDF 5.0.0.19
"So simple even I can't mess it up."
Pros: Program is fast, accurate and easy. In this case I got much more than I paid for.
Cons: Primo could not satisfy those who are their own problem. My Windows 7 64 bit system works perfectly with this download and Adobe. Choice of default printer is the operator's. Oh, sorry, no cons from me.
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Version: PrimoPDF 5.0.0.19
Pros: Converted a 489 page document (printed in TIF) in less than 5 minutes. Looks good, unfortunately it is not searchable. I guess I need their upgrade to "Pro" or "Nitro Pro" to do that.
Cons: No problems with system interference. No complaints
Summary: Haven't used it enough to find all the bells & whistles yet.
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Version: PrimoPDF 5.0.0.19
Pros: it makes my affidavits easier to return, no need for mailing
Cons: i cant say anything bad. it works great
Summary: wonderful easy product for free, scan, download, send, done
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Version: PrimoPDF 5.0.0.19
"Does exactly what I want - Free!"
Pros: Solved my problem perfectly (see below) Simple setup, worked first time right out of the box.
Cons: Easy install, easy to use. Only Con is that the setup process makes PrimoPDF the default printer. Since I still usually want to print most things to paper, making itself the default is kinda rude.
Summary: I wanted to capture info from a rediculous web site that allowed printing, but somehow blocked copying, email, etc. Before I would print then scan (dumb), do multiple screen-shots, etc. PrimoPDF let me print to a PDF file. Worked flawlessly first ti... read more >>
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Version: PrimoPDF 5.0.0.19
Pros: It does all as advertised. No problems.
Cons: Sometimes it is a little hard to find where it went to, then it comes back and ask you how to save it.
Summary: Free, Works, easy, that meets all of my requirements.
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