CutePDF Writer

Pros

• Works as a virtual printer on your PC
• Can convert print output from any program to a PDF file
• More practical and convenient than converter programs
• Allows you to optimize created PDF files for smaller size

Cons

• Requires PS2PDF converter, which is free but has to be downloaded separately
• Installer tries to get you to install several additional programs as you set up the software

Create PDF files from any type of document.

CutePDF Writer is a software tool that lets you quickly and easily create PDF documents without any additional software like Adobe Acrobat. This tool is very lightweight and works better than many PDF converter programs.

PDF Document Creation Made Easy

With CutePDF Writer, you can create PDF documents from almost any source in just a few clicks. What sets this tool apart from the rest of the crowd is that it's not a converter program, but rather a virtual printer. It uses the free Ghostscript package to create PDF files from the print output of any program.

After installing CutePDF Writer, using the tool is very simple. You just need to use the "Print" command in your program and select "CutePDF Writer" as the printer. A dialog box will pop up, asking you to name the PDF file and choose a location where to save it. You can also choose whether you want the PDF file to be of standard quality or to optimize it for a smaller size, which is often desirable when publishing documents online.

CutePDF Writer will "print" a virtual PDF file in just a couple of seconds. This is a lot faster than many desktop or online converters.

Great Tool for Users Who Publish PDF Files

If you publish PDF files online, CutePDF Writer is an excellent tool to have on your PC. Unlike converters, which are limited to converting files from specific formats to PDF, it works with any program that lets you print its output. Therefore, you can use it with a web browser, word processor, spreadsheet, graphics program or any other software that has a "print" function.

The CutePDF Writer does its job very well and the PDF files that it creates come out perfectly. The installation of the software is straightforward, however you need to have a PS2PDF converter already installed in order for CutePDF Writer to work. If you don't have one, the installation instructions provide a link to download Ghostscript 8.15, which is completely free to use.

Another small inconvenience during the installation process is that the CutePDF Writer will prompt you to install several other tools and apps from the developers and their partners. While these programs are safe and legitimate, you may not have a need for them. If you don't want your PC to end up with unwanted bloatware, you'll have to carefully uncheck each box as you go through the installer.

Pros

• Works as a virtual printer on your PC
• Can convert print output from any program to a PDF file
• More practical and convenient than converter programs
• Allows you to optimize created PDF files for smaller size

Cons

• Requires PS2PDF converter, which is free but has to be downloaded separately
• Installer tries to get you to install several additional programs as you set up the software