PDF4Free for Windows

Name: PDF4Free
Rating: 3 (6 reviews)
Author: PDF Bean

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 25, 2026

PDF Bean offers robust PDF creation and conversion from any Windows application. It functions as a print driver, simplifying the PDF generation process for various file types.

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Pros
- Creates PDFs from any application via print driver
- Supports full hyperlinks
- High printing resolution up to 2540x2540 dpi
- Custom paper size support
- Font embedding and scaling options
Cons
- No mention of editing existing PDFs
- No explicit support for PDF forms

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: July 29, 2013

Latest update: February 25, 2026

Version: 3.01

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows Server
Windows 8
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 2003

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 176,264

Downloads Last Week: 11

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User Reviews

3/5

6 User Votes

AVG reported as a Trojan Horse Generic
jreisingerJanuary 8, 2015
Pros
Trojan horse Generic AVG detects this highly active Trojan horse and its 63799 known variants.
Cons
Trojan horse Generic AVG detects this highly active Trojan horse and its 63799 known variants.
Summary
Trojan horse Generic AVG detects this highly active Trojan horse and its 63799 known variants.
Fantastic - Beats other free pdf printer software.
ThanatosCV66December 17, 2013
Pros
Easy install. Selectable as a printer. Allows for default location. Doesn't require input for every pdf created.
Cons
Haven't experienced any issues.
Summary
The free product is awesome. As soon as my needs increase and expand, I will be purchasing.
So much for optimism...
joshsaubermanJune 19, 2012
Pros
It's free (unless you want the pro version).
Cons
When downloading PDF4Free, the default install will include the blekko toolbar as well as make blekko both your homepage and your default search engine. Next it will cleverly encourage you to "accept" some additional software which obviously pays to be in their 'software download rotation'. You may choose "I do not accept" and still download the PDF4Free software. After the software is downloaded, you will restart your computer and find that what you have downloaded is not what you hoped for. It's just a printer with no easy way (no instructions included whatsoever) and links to their website where you can buy more complete programs.
Summary
Avoid this and use an open-source software like Scribus or one of the many others.
Recommend it and thumb up
ipdsprinterMay 20, 2012
Pros
belaglik is kidding. My search engine is NOT changed after installing the free software. It is suggested that CNET Editors should give a fair review on the freeware.
Cons
PDF for free does not offer many options such as bookmark or signature.
Summary
Satisfied!
Do not use this!
belaglikMarch 2, 2012
Pros
I wouldn't know. I never used it.
Cons
The first problem I noticed is that it replaced Google as my default search engine with something called Blekko. Do Not Want!
Summary
I hope I can do a system restore to get rid of this, but if not, I will certainly uninstall this program.
Works as advertise - but with advertisement in footer
sdvorakJuly 14, 2005
Pros
Simple PDF print driver. Works without problem on my system.
Cons
This is NOT free. It places a footer on every page advertising itself. When you visit their webpage, you find that they have multiple versions from $50 on up.
Summary

Developer’s Description

By PDF Bean

Create and write PDF files as well as convert other files to PDF format.

Free PDF creator, PDF writer and PDF converter for Windows 8/7/Vista/XP/Server 2003/Server 2008/Server 2012. This tool installs itself as a print driver, all you have to do is to click "Print" from your application to create PDF files with full hyperlinks support,up to 2540x2540 dpi printing resolution, custom paper size, PDF document information, font embedding, printing scaling, PDF compatibility support and more. Other files can be converted to PDF filles.

PDF4Free for Windows

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