PrimoPDF 4.1

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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 now available.

Version 4.1 adds new option to the Advanced dialog.

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Editor's review of PrimoPDF

PrimoPDF 4 converts just about any file type to a PDF, using the source program the file was created with and its print command. Two new changes make the program easier to use and more useful. The interface redesign is definitely easier to navigate, and users can now choose to email the PDF instantly after its creation.

The conversion process from whatever document is on your screen to PDF is quick and efficient. Other features include a security feature, which allows the user to wrap the PDF in 40-bit or 128-bit encryption, PDF merging, and password protection. The user also can restrict editing of the new PDF, leaving comments and making other changes.

Primo's size is surprisingly large for such an unobtrusive app, and it's absolutely necessary to launch the read-me file at the end of installation, since the application loads no icons and leaves no other visible traces on your machine, except in the Start menu's All Programs.

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  PrimoPDF

  No function with my version of Vista

  by: Tonyzz on 18-Aug-2008 08:47:20 AM

  Pros: - - - -

  Cons: Still doesn't seem to work with Vista . . . page is not created . . . and during install cannot see Adobe Acrobat Reader

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  PrimoPDF

  Best free PDF generator ever

  by: blueOrbit on 18-Aug-2008 09:17:38 PM

  Pros: This simple and easy to use program does exactly what I need it to do... turn anything into a PDF.

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  PrimoPDF

  Brilliant!

  by: TheComputerMan on 18-Aug-2008 05:32:34 AM

  Pros: Very easy to use. Just adds a new 'printer' to your printers. I find it difficult to believe that no one has reviewed an application that has in excess of 8 million downloads(!!) and that only 896 have voted for it. That sort of says that the software has become so much a part od people's daily activities - as it is of mine - that it simply gets used without being noticed! First class piece of software.

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  PrimoPDF

  Good to avoid cost software like adobe Writer

  by: regidha on 20-Aug-2008 01:30:27 AM

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  PrimoPDF

  very good software

  by: tonylemanip on 18-Aug-2008 12:40:30 PM

  Pros: I can archive printeble DATA when I can't connect my PC to a printer. It allows me to secure confidential documents that I send.

  Cons: Mor flexibility in PDF creation

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