Available PDF Writers
This information was created to inform our community of two free PDF writers and two free Web Services which provide PDF conversion. We created instructions on using each of these and briefly highlight the positives and negatives below.
PDF Writer Applications Free PDF Conversion Web Services Using PDF Creator PDF Online (2 MB Limit) Using PrimoPDF Neeva (1 MB Limit)
Comparison of Writers and Services
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PDFCreator |
PrimoPDF |
PDF Online |
Neevia |
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| Cost: | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Program Type | Application | Application |
Web Service |
Web Service |
| Platform | Windows | Windows |
Mac/Windows |
Mac/Windows |
| Program Size: | 24 MB | 14.8 MB | 0 MB | 0 MB |
| Converts documents to PDF files | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ability to add document information before the PDF file is created. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Remembers the location and name of the last file saved. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Compatible Windows XP Professional x64 edition | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Easy optimization of images in PDF file | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ability to control the resolution and colors of the images created | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Password Protection | No | Yes | No | No |
| Drag and drop | Yes | No | No | No |
| Simple/Friendly user interface | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ability to combine PDF files | Yes | No | No | No |
| Ability to email PDF files | Yes | No | No | Yes |
