PDF24 Creator for Windows

Name: PDF24 Creator
Rating: 3.5 (35 reviews)
Author: PDF24

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Key Details of PDF24 Creator

Create, merge, split, protect, convert, and display PDF files
Last updated on 10/10/22
There have been 1 update within the past 6 months

Editors’ Review

Download.com staffOctober 22, 2024

PDF is a popular file format that works well for all kinds of text- and image-based documents. Unfortunately, though, PDFs haven't always been easy to create. PDF24 Creator makes the process of creating a PDF as easy as printing. We've seen other programs that do the same thing, and while PDF24 Creator didn't totally knock our socks off, it stands up well to other basic PDF programs.

With PDF24 Creator, managing PDF documents becomes a breeze. You can merge several documents into one, making organization easier. If you need to adjust the layout of your documents, the software lets you rotate, remove, or add pages. It also provides a quick way to preview and edit your PDFs immediately after creating them.

To keep your documents secure, PDF24 Creator includes options to encrypt, decrypt, and sign your files. If you're dealing with large files, the software can compress them to reduce their size without losing quality. You can also personalize your PDFs by adding watermarks or stamps.

For those who work with various file types, PDF24 Creator supports conversion to and from PDF format. It also allows you to customize your print settings with multiple PDF printer options, depending on your specific needs. The software has built-in PDF reading capabilities and text recognition tools, thanks to the Tesseract OCR engine.

The process of using PDF24 Creator really is just like printing: the program appears as an icon along with the your other installed printers, and you need only select the program from the print menu of virtually any program; if it's something you can print, it's something you can turn into a PDF. Click print and the program's menu will pop up, letting you select the desired PDF quality and whether you want to show, save, edit, or e-mail the PDF. The PDF editor was somewhat confusing and didn't seem to have a lot of editing features, so anyone who really wants to customize their PDF files will want to choose another program. But for a basic print-to-PDF program, PDF24 Creator works just fine. The e-mail feature automatically opens your default e-mail program and attaches the newly created PDF, which couldn't have been easier. PDF24 Creator loses points for not having a Help file that we could find, but most of the program's features are easy enough to figure out without guidance.

If your documents aren’t printing correctly, follow these steps to fix the issue:

Clear the print queue: Look for and remove any stuck print jobs.
Check the printer connection: Make sure the PDF printer is connected to the correct port. If it's not, here’s how to fix it:
- Open the control panel on your Windows computer.
- Go to 'Printers'.
- Right-click the PDF24 printer and choose 'Printer Properties'.
- Go to the 'Ports' tab and check the printer port.

Bottom Line

PDF24 Creator installs a desktop icon without asking but uninstalls cleanly. We recommend this program to all users.

What’s new in version 11.5.0

Version may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

PDF24 Creator for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: October 10, 2022

Latest update: October 22, 2024

Version: 11.5.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 8
Windows 7
Windows 10
Windows Server
Windows Vista
Windows 2003

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 144,003

Downloads Last Week: 3

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User Reviews

3.5/5

35 User Votes

GREAT program!
centexguyJuly 14, 2015
Pros
Creates PDF files from ANY Windows program. Exactly like it says it will do.
Cons
Not as intuitive as it could be, but you learn your way around it in a short while.
Summary
This program never claimed to be able to edit PDF files, other than adding / removing / re-ordering pages. You can rotate pages, open some other formats and save them out as PDF files, etc. If you want to edit the actual content, do it in the native file format then just re-print it to a new PDF file. It's as simple as that. I use it every day.
Worth every one of the 5 stars it deserves.
robBob57November 20, 2014
Pros
Prints anything to a pdf file. Best that I have found in comparison to other similar programs. Easy to install and utilize. Logic is there. Simply good!
Cons
Absolutely none. Installed directly from pdf.org, so have not witnessed any malware. My experience with CNET in the past, is to be careful with their installers. Never take the recommended option.
Summary
Been using pdf24 for as long as I can recall and its still the greatest little free piece of SW that I install on all my new machines ( or after any new installation). A utility that allows me simply to print anything to a pdf is worth 5 stars in my book. I have also tried a few others that can do the same but not so good to my liking. This one is simply the best (at least for me).
PDF24 EXCELLENT....BEWARE OF TROVI SEARCH VIRUS!!
stargate13May 19, 2014
Pros
The program is excellent, easy to use, and quick!!! No complaints with the software, however, the download contains the TROVI SEARCH ADD ON which is a known malware virus that will hijack your search engine and will be difficult to remove or disable. DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS PROGRAM FROM CNET!
Cons
BEWARE of the advertisement TROVI SEARCH that accompanies this program as it will infect and hijack your computer as a search provider malware which will be difficult to remove it from your computer!
Summary
CNET should not allow TROVI SEARCH to accompany this download since it is a known problem. DO NOT DOWNLOAD PDF24 from CNET until they remove the TROVI SEARCH add on from this download!! You can download this program from other sites without these add on advertisements and particularly without this malware TROVI VIRUS!
CNET downloader
PDF24December 5, 2013
Pros
PDF24 installer is free of viruses and adware or other co-bundled software.
Cons
CNET downloader bundles PF24 setup and installs other software. Click the direct download link (the link below the CNET download link) to get the adware free PDF24 setup directly.
Summary
Be careful when using the CNET downloader. Choose the direct download link to not get any other co-bundled software as mentioned above in the review of zeb1934. The direct download link is below the large green download link. Click that small link to get the PDF24 installer directly.
Disasterous Bloatware!!!
zeb1934November 21, 2013
Pros
Stay Away!!!
Cons
Loads malware that not only is impossible to get rid, it did something to my restore file to 2012 so now I may have to spend much time re-doing year and half of updates. CNET needs to take this software OUT OF LINE!!!
Summary
Loads malware that not only is impossible to get rid, it did something to my restore file to 2012 so now I may have to spend much time re-doing year and half of updates. CNET needs to take this software OUT OF LINE!!!
Good for what it says it will do...
petersykes58April 18, 2013
Pros
Performs according to the publisher's description, and it's free.
Cons
Took a while to work out how to re-order, add and delete pages.
Summary
I am a bit confused as to why some reviewers are so hard on this program. Its main editing feature is being able to add, delete and re-order pages - something I hadn't been able to find in any other free editor. The publisher does not claim it is a 'full-featured' editor. In addition, it works as well as any other creator that utilises the print function. I recommend using it in conjunction with other free PDF editors for those looking for a wide range of editing features. For mine, this is exactly what I needed.
Worked just fine
wcmwcmcnetFebruary 25, 2013
Pros
I just wanted to add a cover page to an existing pdf and this did the job
Cons
Loaded a fax program/link I didn't want - without permission. Not a big deal, but annoying
Summary
Good for a simple tack
False PDF creator. Only prints an image.
SaintlyMicOctober 28, 2012
Pros
No pros. Waste of my time.
Cons
I am so sick and tired of hearing the PDF creation scam! All this program does is CONVERT a document into a PDF using the print command. A true PDF CREATOR is a program where you can write the text, insert bookmarks, headers, footers, page numbers, security, etc, and then save that document as a COMPLETE PDF. Programs which "create" PDFs using the print command only create an IMAGE of a document, but not a true full featured PDF.
Summary
I can confirm....this certainly does not edit text.
Xs-N-OsOctober 12, 2012
Pros
This software will scour the dirty dishes in your sink and leave your teeth gleaming white.
Cons
It does not work as advertised.
Summary
I can confirm....this certainly does not edit text. I have no use for another pdf creator with fewer features than the rest.
Doesn't do what it claims.
JerameeSeptember 23, 2012
Pros
I didn't waste that much time figuring out that this program doesn't actually edit pdf files.
Cons
Doesn't edit PDf file, which it says it does.
Summary
Wast of time.

Developer’s Description

By PDF24

Create, merge, split, protect, convert, and display PDF files.

The PDF24 Creator is a free PDF Creator and PDF Converter for Windows, enhanced with a number of additional features that you will love. You can create PDF files from virtually any application if the application offers a print option.

The PDF24 Creator installs a virtual PDF printer, which you can use like any other printer in Windows. After printing to this PDF printer, a PDF file is created and the PDF24 Wizard opens, where you can save the PDF file. PDF24 Creator also includes some nice additional PDF tools such as compressing PDF files to reduce file size, merging multiple PDF documents, splitting PDF files, extracting pages, copying pages from one file to another, specifying document properties such as title and author, signing PDF files, password-protecting, converting documents such as Word, Excel or images to PDF, adding watermarks, and more. Drag & drop support for loading and creating new files, options to capture the screen and import from scanner or camera are included. All in all, you get a lot of useful PDF tools for free that you need when you do something with PDF files.

PDF24 Creator for Windows

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Editors’ Review

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User Reviews

GREAT program!

Worth every one of the 5 stars it deserves.

PDF24 EXCELLENT....BEWARE OF TROVI SEARCH VIRUS!!

CNET downloader

Disasterous Bloatware!!!

Good for what it says it will do...

Worked just fine

False PDF creator. Only prints an image.

I can confirm....this certainly does not edit text.

Doesn't do what it claims.

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