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Description
PDF4Free operates by installing itself as a print driver, allowing users to effortlessly generate PDF files by simply selecting "print" from their applications. This fully functional freeware enables unlimited PDF creation for users. Nonetheless, its capabilities are primarily confined to the basic aspects of PDF generation, which include embedding fonts and essential metadata such as title, subject, author, and keywords. While the software is freely available for personal and non-commercial use, individuals intending to utilize it for business purposes are required to acquire products from the PDF4U family. Each PDF document produced through PDF4Free will carry a tag, indicating "PDF Creator - PDF4Free v3.01," which serves the purpose of promoting the free PDF creation tool to a wider audience. This tagging ensures that users are aware of the source of the software, contributing to its visibility and accessibility.
Description
PDFCreator automates document output in Windows-based business environments, covering the whole creation pipeline from conversion to delivery. It converts print output from any application into PDF, JPG, PNG, or TIF via a virtual printer, so existing workflows don’t need to change.
Businesses use PDFCreator to streamline repetitive document tasks: output is captured, formatted, named, secured, and routed according to configurable profiles. Typical use cases include automated report generation, batch processing of large document sets, and compliant document delivery in regulated industries.
Key capabilities include encryption, password protection, digital signatures, watermarking, MSI-based deployment, Group Policy support, and centralized profile management. It works with Word, Excel, browsers, ERP platforms, and essentially any Windows application that can print.
PDFCreator is available as a free edition for individual, non‑commercial use, alongside three paid editions tailored to business, terminal server, and broader enterprise deployments.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Screenshots View All
No images available
Integrations
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Yes
Dropbox
No
Microsoft Outlook
No
Thunderbird
No
Windows Server
Yes
Integrations
Adobe Acrobat Reader
No
Dropbox
Yes
Microsoft Outlook
Yes
Thunderbird
Yes
Windows Server
No
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$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.
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 Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
PDF Bean
Country
France
Website
www.pdfpdf.com/pdf4free.html
Vendor Details
Company Name
pdfforge
Founded
2009
Country
Germany
Website
www.pdfforge.org/pdfcreator
Product Features
Product Features
Annotations
No
Convert to PDF
Yes
Digital Signature
Yes
Encryption
Yes
Merge / Append
Yes
PDF Reader
No
Watermarking
Yes
PDF Editors
Access Controls / Permissions
No
Annotations
No
Commenting / Notes
No
Compare Side-by-Side
No
Customizable Branding
Yes
Delete Pages
No
Electronic Signature
Yes
Forms Management
No
Full Text Search
No
Merge / Append
Yes
Offline Access
Yes
Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
No
Rearrange Pages
Yes
Rotate Pages
Yes
Watermarking
Yes
