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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 pdfRest API Toolkit was made by developers, for developers. Rapidly integrate PDF workflows with any business application, simply and seamlessly. pdfRest API Toolkit includes all of the PDF processing tools you'll need, to make your job easy. PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Image, Add to PDF, Query PDF, Extract Text, Convert to PDF, Convert to PDF/A, PDF/X, Compress PDF, Linearize PDF, Flatten Forms, Transparencies, Annotations, Layers, Merge /Split PDF, Encrypt/Decrypt PDF, Restrict PDF, Watermark PDF, Sign PDF, Redact PDF, Import/Export Form Data, Rasterize PDF, PDF to Markdown, XFA to Acroforms, Set Page Box, Create Blank PDF, Delete PDF, Convert PDF Colors, OCR PDF, API Polling, Upload Files, Zip Files. Get up and running fast with the pdfRest Postman Collection or start from functional sample code in NodeJS, .NET, JavaScript, Python, PHP, and cURL from the pdfRest GitHub repository. Gold-standard processing powered by Adobe® PDF Library™ ensures the highest quality results.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook		Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience IT professionals, operations teams, and businesses of all sizes looking to automate document workflows and eliminate manual PDF creation.		Audience Developers looking to rapidly integrate high-quality PDF workflows with any business applications
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online		Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API		API Offers API
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Pricing $0 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 Free Trial		Pricing $0 per month Start with a free trial Guest API Key, no signup required. Then sign up to scale your usage with one of 4 Pricing Plans, including a Free tier. Free Version Free Trial
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.5 / 5 ease 4.5 / 5 features 4.1 / 5 design 4.3 / 5 support 4.0 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.9 / 5 ease 4.8 / 5 features 4.7 / 5 design 4.5 / 5 support 4.7 / 5 Read all reviews
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 The team at PDFrest is incredibly helpful — they respond quickly, clearly, and even took individual feature requests into account without delay. The API itself is fast, user-friendly, and well-documented. A solid, reliable partner to work with. pdfRest is surely a business oriented PDF converter because it can convert all sorts of files, small and large, landscape or portrait, into splendid and crisp PDFs for all purposes. It is the best documentation tool in the market for creating, editing and converting office suite documents into PDF. Really liked its simple to use procedures. With pdfRest I am assured that all my word, excel and presentation files can be easily converted to PDF without migrating to other softwares. Really a reliable software with comprehensive features. It is an excellent PDF conversion tool that offers a wide range of features and functionality. The platform provides a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to convert PDF files to various formats such as Word, Excel, and HTML. Additionally, PDFRest offers a robust API that allows users to seamlessly integrate PDF functionalities into their applications. One of the standout features of PDFRest is its conversion speed. The platform can convert large PDF files quickly and accurately, saving users valuable time and effort. Moreover, PDFRest's API is versatile and flexible, providing users with the ability to customize and automate their PDF workflows easily. Cons The team at PDFrest is incredibly helpful — they respond quickly, clearly, and even took individual feature requests into account without delay. The API itself is fast, user-friendly, and well-documented. A solid, reliable partner to work with. Multiple file upload options is missing or I didn't find the option, either ways would appreciate some guidance. I do not have complaints at the moment with regards to execution of the tool or its processes. OCR feature could have been a lovely add. I hope the makers add this feature soon. One area where the platform falls short is in its limited language support. PDFRest currently only supports English, which can be a significant limitation for users.
Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person		Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person
Company Information pdfforge Founded: 2009 Germany www.pdfforge.org/pdfcreator		Company Information Datalogics Inc. Founded: 1967 United States pdfrest.com
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PDF Features Annotations Convert to PDF Digital Signature Encryption Merge / Append PDF Reader Watermarking Show More Features PDF Editors Features Access Controls / Permissions Annotations Commenting / Notes Compare Side-by-Side Customizable Branding Delete Pages Electronic Signature Forms Management Full Text Search Merge / Append Offline Access Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages Watermarking		PDF Features Annotations Convert to PDF Digital Signature Encryption Merge / Append PDF Reader Watermarking
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