PDFCreator

PDFCreator

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About

PDFCreator automates document output for Windows-based business environments, handling the full creation pipeline from conversion to delivery. It converts print output from any application into PDF, JPG, PNG, or TIF using a virtual printer driver, with no changes to existing workflows required. Businesses use PDFCreator to automate repetitive document tasks: output is captured, formatted, named, secured, and routed based on configurable profiles. Use cases include automated report generation, batch document processing, and compliant document delivery in regulated industries. Key capabilities: encryption, password protection, digital signing, watermarking, MSI deployment, GPO support, and centralized profile management. Compatible with Word, Excel, web browsers, ERP systems, and any Windows print-enabled application. Available in a free edition for individual, non-commercial use and three paid editions for business, terminal server, and enterprise deployments.

About

PDFSmart is a comprehensive, all-in-one online platform designed to simplify PDF management for businesses and individuals. We provide a robust suite of tools for editing, converting, compressing, and securing PDF documents directly in the browser. Committed to data protection and seamless workflows, PDFSmart employs enterprise-grade encryption and adheres to strict compliance standards to ensure secure document handling. Our mission is to make professional PDF technology accessible, intuitive, and efficient for users across all devices.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

IT professionals, operations teams, and businesses of all sizes looking to automate document workflows and eliminate manual PDF creation.

Audience

Focus is on B2B, from SME to Enterprise thanks to our API

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

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Pricing

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PDFCreator is available in four editions to match your deployment needs.

PDFCreator Free covers core PDF creation for individual, non-commercial use only.

PDFCreator Professional is built for business workstations, adding COM interface, scripting, Group Policy support, License Server, and MSI deployment. Starting at EUR 29.75 per workstation per year, with volume discounts available.

PDFCreator Terminal Server supports unlimited users per server in Remote Desktop environments, with all Professional features optimized for centralized use. EUR 499.80 per server per year.

PDFCreator Server is designed for high-volume, centralized PDF creation and management, with multi-threading, centralized settings, CS-Script, and License Server support, and MSI package. EUR 1606.50 per server per year.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.5 / 5
ease 4.5 / 5
features 4.1 / 5
design 4.3 / 5
support 4.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 1.5 / 5
ease 2.0 / 5
features 2.0 / 5
design 1.0 / 5
support 1.0 / 5

Pros from Real Users

Pros

  • None. I found nothing useful in this product! I suggest you remove it from your site. It's a trap just a trap
  • I like that I can convert multiple files into one file so several pages can all be printed with one command. I publish a small newsletter that originates as a word document. Saving it as a PDF before printing (after all the rewrites and corrections have been made) prevents any errors from being made with erroneous keystrokes when printing. I once had several hundred copies print with an error before I started making the final proof available as a PDF.
  • Convenient, simple, excellent files.
  • Everything works great. I basically use it to store all my documents in PDF format especially documents that I don't want to be changed.
  • You must have it, all necessary PDF tools. There are shortcuts with the right mouse button, and many options to save the pdf file.
  • I can ensure that my papers in: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, jpg are received as it was sent, is an automated acknowledgment of receipt.
  • This program helps me in my volunteer capacities to send the occasional .PDF rather than WORD, because most folk can open a .PDF, but sometimes a WORD document will be distorted/corrupted when they try to print.
  • It is free, simple, easy to use and good quality output is obtained. It is helping a lot to all types of people who need pdf documents. Its a great app.
  • Been using it for a decade at work and home to keep copies of online documentation, receipts, anything I need a copy of and want to keep. It even names the file for you. You just point to the location.
  • Used for years. It works. Converts all my documents to PDF files in seconds. Like that I can name the file and file it where I choose.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • £1 for helping me sort out my daughters project. Nothing else. they did respond eventually to emails.
  • I thought this product is clever to covert protected pdf's , but not useful . received Error messages again and again.

Cons

  • Charged me £49.99 after 7 days and no way of cancelling online. Emailed them but they didn't get the first email (bounced back and I didn't notice) so they charged me. Now won't re-imburse.
  • Dont work on multiple pages document , error try again message.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

pdfforge
Founded: 2009
Germany
www.pdfforge.org/pdfcreator

Company Information

PDFSmart
Founded: 2023
United States
pdfsmart.com

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Categories

PDF Supported
PDF Compressors Supported
PDF Converters Supported
PDF Editors Supported
PDF Encryption Supported
PDF Merge Supported
PDF Printers Supported
PDF Redaction Supported
PDF Splitters Supported

Categories

PDF Supported
PDF Compressors Supported
PDF Converters Supported
PDF Editors Supported

PDF Features

Annotations Not Supported
Convert to PDF Supported
Digital Signature Supported
Encryption Supported
Merge / Append Supported
PDF Reader Not Supported
Watermarking Supported

PDF Editors Features

Access Controls / Permissions Not Supported
Annotations Not Supported
Commenting / Notes Not Supported
Compare Side-by-Side Not Supported
Customizable Branding Supported
Delete Pages Not Supported
Electronic Signature Supported
Forms Management Not Supported
Full Text Search Not Supported
Merge / Append Supported
Offline Access Supported
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Not Supported
Rearrange Pages Supported
Rotate Pages Supported
Watermarking Supported

Integrations

Dropbox Supported
Microsoft Outlook Supported
Thunderbird Supported

Integrations

Dropbox Not Supported
Microsoft Outlook Not Supported
Thunderbird Not Supported
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