PDFCreator

PDFCreator is a piece of software that will convert almost any file format into a PDF file. This is exceptionally helpful when you need to convert a Word file into a universal PDF.

It should be noted that some security software will detect a virus threat from the installation process of PDFCreator, but that threat has been proven to be a false positive. The software is certified by a trusted antivirus consultant, and it is guaranteed to be safe.

In essence, this software is nothing more than a virtual printer. Instead of outputting physical pieces of paper, it outputs PDFs. When prepping a file to be exported as a PDF, you can select from a number of different options to optimize the final product. You can rotate the page into any configuration, and you can change the level of compression used on text and images. If you don't have much experience with file creation, it's best to use the file profile that is loaded by default. You could also select a preloaded setting if you're so inclined.

Of course, if you have even a small amount of experience working with computers, you can probably create the perfect PDF with all your desired customizations by simply tweaking the setup menu to your specifications.

If you want to add a level of protection to your files, you can protect them with passwords that use three layers of encryption. For greater security, you can employ a digital signature. Once documents are prepped for exporting, you can decide where to send that PDF. You could email it to someone or send it directly to the printer to create a physical copy.

You can also use PDFCreator to convert PDF files into a number of other formats, like RAW, TXT, PNG, BMP, or JPEG. The option is given in the export menu, but it is set to PDF by default.

It's important to remember that this app is essentially a virtual printer, so it works best when provided with files that are already prepped for conversion. Most standard files don't require any special preparation to make them ready for conversion.

With this software, you can make PDFs in two different ways. The first way requires that you open the file you wish to convert with its native app. Once in that native app with the file open, go to the Print option and change the printer to PDFCreator.

The second way to make a PDF is to open PDFCreator directly, then select the menu titled Document/Add near the top of the app. The drop down menu will provide several options, but select All Files. Choose a save path, then click the Save button. The interface for PDFCreator is fairly dull, but it doesn't require any flash. In some instances, the software has trouble converting text files that contain many images.

PDFCreator is a simple program that lets you take any document on your computer and turn it into a PDF file that you can then email or share in other ways.

There is nothing worse than finding out that your Word documents won't work when you're on a tight deadline. When you file paperwork with the IRS because of a tax issue, you generally need to submit those forms in a PDF format. If you apply for jobs online, you may find that the employer will only accept your resume and cover letter as a PDF file. With PDFCreator, you can now easily create PDF files from all those documents and files.

Prior to the advent of programs like this, creating PDF files took a lot of time. After saving a file, you printed off a copy, scanned that document into a PDF file, and then saved a copy on your computer. This program cuts down on the time it takes to make a PDF file and eliminates some of the frustrations associated with that old method of creation.

Instead of making you jump through a lot of hoops, this program simply asks that you select the file you want to use and then choose the program as your printing option. It will then create a preview of what the page would look like printed. You can drag the files over to the menu of the program and drop those files to make PDF files too. It even lets you drag and drop multiple pages or several files to create one larger PDF file from those documents.

Though this is a fantastic program that many will find useful, it's not without its flaws. Some users dislike the way the PDF files look when viewed in Word and other similar programs, and some found that it only converted the first page in a file and left the remaining pages as-is. You may not like the adware that comes installed on the program or that you need to constantly select the program as your default printer to use it.

You can overlook many of those flaws because of the benefits that PDFCreator provides. It works with a range of different file extensions and formats and can even turn graphics and images into PDF files. The program lets you instantly email the completed documents to others, but you may want to preview those files first to ensure a proper conversion occurred.