AcroPDF

[Sietse Fliege]

AcroPDF [334 kB] http://www.acropdf.com/
Windows 98SE/ME/NT4/2000/XP/Server 2003

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AcroPDF provides print-to-PDF functionality in almost any Windows
application. The program is free, with no pop-up advertisements or
registration window, or feature limitations. It installs as a virtual
printer and is accessible from any program that offers a Print option.
AcroPDF allows you to create PDF files from any printable document
(.doc, .xls, .ppt, images, text, web pages etc.)

Unlike other solutions, this PDF converter impressed people with its
speed: Usually a 100-page Word document took half a minute.

FREE PDF Writer - not a feature-limited or time-limited trial version
Print to PDF from virtually any application
High-quality PDF creation
Optimize PDF output for smaller size
Automatic output PDF file to specific path
PDF content encryption with passwords (48-bit and 128-bit support)
Usage control prevents PDF documents from being modified, copied,
printed, signed etc.
Live hyperlink support
Up to 2540x2540 dpi printing resolution
Custom paper size support
PDF document information support, including title, subject, keyword, and
author
PDF compatibility option for Abode PDF format
PDF font embedding options
PDF printing scaling
PDF file size reduction
Image compression and output optimization
Automatic installation and configuration
Printer sharing and print server support
Native support for 2900+ Windows applications
Batch conversion
Live update for new versions and plug-ins
No annoying pop-up advertisement or registration window

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Note: ( from the FAQ http://www.acropdf.com/faq.html )
"AcroPDF is free for personal and non-commercial use, but you must
purchase the product, if you wish to remove the extra line at the bottom
of PDF pages."

 

[John Corliss]

AcroPDF [334 kB] http://www.acropdf.com/
Windows 98SE/ME/NT4/2000/XP/Server 2003

<quote>
AcroPDF provides print-to-PDF functionality in almost any Windows
application. The program is free, with no pop-up advertisements or
registration window, or feature limitations. (snip)
</quote>

Note: ( from the FAQ http://www.acropdf.com/faq.html )
"AcroPDF is free for personal and non-commercial use, but you must
purchase the product, if you wish to remove the extra line at the bottom
of PDF pages."

Sietse,
This one's been mentioned here before and as you point out they
kind of split hairs about there being "no pop-up advertisements or
registration window, or feature limitations." I would personally call
it a type of nagware and not use it. A shame too, because it allows
for "live hyperlink support".

YMMV.

 

[Sietse Fliege]

AcroPDF [334 kB] http://www.acropdf.com/
Windows 98SE/ME/NT4/2000/XP/Server 2003

<quote>
AcroPDF provides print-to-PDF functionality in almost any Windows
application. The program is free, with no pop-up advertisements or
registration window, or feature limitations. (snip)
</quote>

Note: ( from the FAQ http://www.acropdf.com/faq.html )
"AcroPDF is free for personal and non-commercial use, but you must
purchase the product, if you wish to remove the extra line at the
bottom of PDF pages."

Sietse,
This one's been mentioned here before and as you point out they
kind of split hairs about there being "no pop-up advertisements or
registration window, or feature limitations." I would personally call
it a type of nagware and not use it. A shame too, because it allows
for "live hyperlink support".

YMMV.

Hi John,
I did a Google search before posting and found that it has never been
mentioned here.
(I also read : Dec 19, 2003 AcroPDF 0.1 released
July 10, 2004 AcroPDF 1.0 final released. )
So apparently a new kid on the block, which is the *only* reason that I
posted about it.
(Well, I also did notice the "live hyperlink support" and recalled that
it was a mssing feature in some alternatives.)

I never tried any of these programs (don't like PDF myself) and usually
skip posts about it.
I got the impression though that there always is some issue with any of
the PDF writer alternatives.
So I decided to post, despite the extra-line-issue, leaving it to actual
users to check out the cons and pros.