Doro PDF Writer for Windows

Name: Doro PDF Writer
Rating: 4.2 (54 reviews)
Author: The SZ Development

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Key Details of Doro PDF Writer

Create PDF files on your Windows PC.
Last updated on 8/18/2016
There have been 4 updates
Virus scan status:
Clean (it's extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Editors' Review

Download.com staffAugust 1, 2013

Adobe isn't for every situation, whether it's hardware (bricks) or software (PDFs). If you need to create PDFs that you can view and use inside of the many free standalone PDF viewers, there's a versatile, compact alternative in the form of printer-based PDF tools such as Doro PDF Writer. Doro adds an additional printer to your system, but instead of connecting to an external device, it formats your documents and saves them as PDFs. You create PDFs simply by selecting Print and choosing Doro from your print menu. Doro PDF Writer is freeware.

Doro PDF Writer installs normally, but it looks like a printer to your system, so you access its options a bit differently, beginning with its basic printer properties in Devices and Printers. Like other printer-based PDF clients, Doro's interface is essentially its print properties dialog. We simply pressed Print on a document, and Doro's tabbed interface appeared. We specified a name for our document and browsed to a destination for saving our PDFs. The General Settings let us add Keywords, Author, and Producer to our documents; specify passwords and 128-bit encryption; and select automatic updates. When we were ready, we pressed Create. Doro created and saved our document and also opened it inside our default PDF viewer, from which we could also save, print, and otherwise handle it normally, including selecting Print, choosing Doro, and resizing and altering the document. Doro also supports multiple interface languages.

Doro PDF Writer creates PDFs quickly and easily from inside any Windows app that can open a printer. It's a great complement to PDF viewers that can't create documents, but it's also well worth having around even if you already have a full-featured PDF program. Unless you have a special requirement (like watermarks), clicking Print and using Doro PDF Writer is almost certainly going to be quicker than opening a big app.

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WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 1.85: Version 1.85 includes Norwegian translation and improved ReducedUI option.

GENERAL

Release: August 1, 2013

Latest update: August 18, 2016

Version: 1.85

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System: Windows 10, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows ME, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 8

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 233,135

Downloads Last Week: 7

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User Reviews

4.2/5

54 User Votes

Does what it's supposed to do, no bloatware added
richwheeler7/23/2016
Pros
The site downloaded a zip file. I opened the zip file, scanned it for viruses, and then ran the executable. The product installed smoothly. It did not attempt to install any parasite programs. Then, to test it, using Chrome, I opened a news article about how Twitter tried (again) to censor tweets that embarrassed Hillary. Doro PDF appeared as one of the printers. The steps were obvious to me, including designating where to store the file and setting the password. I was surprised how quickly and easily it worked. When I opened the PDF, Adobe Reader asked for the password. While typing the password, I hit two keys accidentally and it asked for the password again. On the second try, I typed more slowly and it opened right up. To my surprise, the PDF contained the article without any of the advertising garbage. Good show!
Cons
The password screen allows you to set two passwords, one for users, and a master for yourself. Setting the master password alone does not stop users from opening the file. You have to set the user password, too. The box could be a little more clear about that distinction, but that's not a big enough deal to ding them on the number of stars.
Summary
Full Five Stars. Doro PDF does exactly what it's supposed to do, it lets you print to a PDF file. It installed easily. It did not try to install any other programs. And it works great. I'm very pleased with it.
Installs Pro PC Cleaner
propheads4/22/2015
Pros
None. Doro PDF Writer attempts to install Pro PC Cleaner without permission.
Cons
Installs Pro PC Cleaner without permission.
Summary
Works well
julior633/2/2015
Pros
Lightweight, fast, smooth No Adware
Cons
None so far
Summary
Faster than PrimoPDF, and no Adware.
Useless! Useless!
ekertin1/11/2014
Pros
None None None
Cons
The fact is, you can't save the PDF document on your PC. There are no options, and no manual. I wanted to save as PDF for my reader. It does not tell you where it is saved. I searched for the doc. and could not find it. I guess I'm stupid, but I don't like it.
Summary
Item description is very vague.
Perfect little driver
52KID7/24/2013
Pros
Installed easily. Does exactly what it's supposed to without any problems. Thanks for a great little driver/program
Cons
None at all
Summary
Excellent Print to PDF Writer
JasonTEPOORTEN2/3/2013
Pros
- Easy to Install; and - Easy to Use
Cons
None - Nil
Summary
This program is a must-have to produce PDF files from your documents and images. Select it as a printer and print to a PDF. This program deserves a 5 out of 5 star rating.
Nice and easy, it simply works,
rossbowyer12/27/2012
Pros
Is just another printer
Cons
None noticed
Summary
Is a hassle free product. Had it working on Vista and Windows 8 without any issues.
Works Perfect!
Law9/19/2012
Pros
- Does what it promised well! - clean and fast - nice Logo revamp
Cons
- not that I know...
Summary
Free and great! Since thanks to the developers!
Little tricky to set up but works great
damzish18/28/2012
Pros
Customizable save options and standard save/print options.
Cons
Can be frustrating for folks who want advanced features but do not have the patience to stop and figure things out.
Summary
I have used this program on my desktop for about two years and once I took the time to set it up and read everything, I have had no problems at all. Just be careful during the download and setup, say no to everything that is not "DORO PDF" and you will have a easy program that works just fine.
Seems Adequate
pro105/26/2012
Pros
I haven't had an opportunity to use Doro PDF very much but as little as I have it's done all that I've asked. It dosn't take as much room as Adobe and it's fast.
Cons
None so far.
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Developer's Description

By The SZ Development

Create PDF files on your Windows PC.

Doro PDF Writer setup contains all what you need for creating PDF files. After installation you have an additional printer called 'Doro PDF Writer'. You can create a colored PDF file from any windows program.

Doro PDF Writer for Windows

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User Reviews

Does what it's supposed to do, no bloatware added

Installs Pro PC Cleaner

Works well

Useless! Useless!

Perfect little driver

Excellent Print to PDF Writer

Nice and easy, it simply works,

Works Perfect!

Little tricky to set up but works great

Seems Adequate

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