PDFCreator 1.7.3

PDFCreator is a free and open-source software that allows users to create PDF documents from any printable file format. It was initially released in 2002 and has since been downloaded by millions of users worldwide.

PDFCreator is easy to use and offers a wide range of features that make it a popular choice for both personal and professional use. With PDFCreator, users can create PDFs from any application that has the ability to print, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. It also supports creating PDFs from images, such as JPEG, PNG, and TIFF.

One of the key features of PDFCreator is its ability to merge multiple documents into a single PDF file. This is useful for creating presentations, reports, and other types of documents that require multiple files to be combined. Users can also add passwords to their PDFs for added security.

PDFCreator also offers a range of customization options, such as the ability to add watermarks, headers, and footers to documents. It also supports the creation of PDF/A and PDF/X files, which are specialized formats for archiving and printing, respectively.

In addition to its core features, PDFCreator also offers a number of advanced options for experienced users, such as command-line interfaces and API integration.

PDFCreator is a versatile and reliable tool for creating PDF documents. Its user-friendly interface and extensive feature set make it a popular choice for individuals and organizations alike.

Key Features:

• Create PDFs from various file types
• Protect PDFs with security features
• Edit PDFs, including adding annotations and comments
• Batch process multiple files at once
• Customize PDFs with watermarks, headers, and footers
• Integrate with other software programs

• The completely reworked user interface is more modern and loads much faster - we know this has been criticized in the past.
• Snap lines when moving elements (text, form fields, images) to allow precise alignment and consistent margins.
• The OCR module that scans images within your PDFs for text and makes them searchable and editable.
• The new Signature implementation is much easier to use and understand and supports more ways of adding a signature, like using the Windows certificate storage
• Improvements to the general user experience: Many features have stayed the same on the paper, but the handling was improved, like clipping and cropping images. This had edges in the past and is much easier to do today.