PDFCreator

PDFCreator turns any printable document into a PDF on Windows. Users either print to it from the original application or convert from inside PDFCreator itself. It is developed by pdfforge and sold in several editions for different IT set-ups.

What PDFCreator offers

• Conversion — makes PDF files from printable documents and converts PDF to JPG, PNG and TIFF images.
• Automation — auto-save skips all prompts and stores files under preset names in a chosen folder, using tokens as placeholders for values such as the date or user name.
• Security — password protection, encryption and digital signatures.
• Archiving — creates PDF/A files for long-term storage.
• Merging — combines several documents into one file with reorderable pages.
• Scripting — custom print scripts in C#, cover pages, FTP upload and email delivery.

Who it works with

Editions cover personal use, office desktops, terminal servers such as Citrix and RDS, and server-side batch jobs. Regulated sectors such as insurance, healthcare and banking are cited.

Key facts

• Platform: Windows
• Languages: available in over 20
• Maker: pdfforge