CutePDF Writer for PC

CutePDF Writer for Windows

v 4.0|CutePDF

Technical Details

Category
Office & News
License
Free
Requirements
Windows XP
Language
English
Author
CutePDF
Version
4.0
Size
3.15 MB

With one click, create PDF documentsCutePDF WriterFree Windows softwareOutput PDF documentA virtual printer to create PDFs

This simple software allows you to easily edit documents. CutePDF provides a variety tools for creating forms and adding comments. You can also merge PDF files to create other documents. This program, despite its name, is powerful and can streamline your business needs.

Simple and small

CutePDF is small so it will not take up too much space on the computer. The PDF writing software can also be installed as a printer within Windows.

CutePDF is available for all levels of users, including the free version. CutePDF Writer is simplified. There is no control panel and not many options. The interface is limited to a "save” dialog box. It's not very fancy, but it serves its purpose perfectly.

All CutePDF products feature a simple interface. CutePDF Pro may be worth considering if your organization works with many PDFs. There are many options with this program. Some users may need to learn the program. There is no tutorial. It can be difficult for users to find all the tools they need immediately.

Virtual PDF Printer

CutePDF writer can be used as a virtual printer to save any type of printable document as PDF files. It makes workflow easier and more efficient. You can print almost any program by hitting the print button.

Portable Document Format (pdf), is one of the most popular formats for document exchange. Although it was originally an Adobe Proprietary format, it was recognized by ISO in 2008 as an open standard.

Virtual printers are the best way to create PDF documents. Cute PDF can be installed as a subsystem to a printer, so Windows applications can be transformed into professional-quality documents with the click of a button.

CutePDF interfaces can be used to install itself as a printer drivers. You can also use one of the postscript PS2PDFs that are free. It requires a PS2PDF convert such as Ghostscript.

Once you have both these installed on your computer you can easily convert any document. Open the original document, then select the "Print" command or press CTRL+P.

Next, choose CutePDF Writer to be your printer. The program will automatically be installed and you don't need to configure it. The dialog box 'Save As' will prompt you to choose the desired location. Finally, click Save'.

Before saving, you can modify the document properties using the appropriate dialog box. You can add a title, subject and author as well as relevant keywords.

You can also set options like the page layout or show. Once you have defined the information that you require, click OK.

Document management

CutePDF Writer can be integrated with other Cute products like their editor, PDF converter, or paid professional version. These additional products are not included in CutePDF's free service.

However, Integrating CutePDF editor is a free cloud-based program. This program gives you the flexibility to edit and secure your documents. This program allows you to combine multiple PDF documents into a single file. The right side of the interface has a button that allows you to merge documents.

CutePDF Writer integrates with the editor. You can add headers and feeters, extract pages, and reorder them. The interface is minimalist and dark so it's easy to make edits. Even when you are working on a split screen, the menu isn’t overwhelming. The options are simple and clear.

You can add security measures to documents, in addition to merging and editing. You can add passwords and other security barriers to sensitive files. These two programs, which are small but powerful, offer a simple alternative to Adobe Acrobat.

Security and Permissions

CutePDF Writer allows you to password protect and encrypt your PDF files. This is especially helpful if you work with sensitive or confidential files.

You can set a password for CutePDF Writer in the dialog box. To change credentials or permissions, you can also require that a password be entered.

CutePDF Writer lets you choose the encryption level for your document. You can also place restrictions on content copying and extraction. You can also allow form fields filling in and annotations if you wish.

Alternatives

CutePDF writer is very comprehensive, especially for a free program. This software completely eliminates the need for Adobe Acrobat. However, it is not the only one. Virtual PDF printers allow you to create files using printable documents.

CoolUtils offers a PDF Combine alternative that allows you to seamlessly combine PDFs, encrypt files, and combine documents by file name or folder. This alternative has a steep learning curve.

PDF Creator for Windows 7 is another propriety program that automatically installs as an 'virtual printer'. You will receive high-quality PDFs that are searchable and easy to find. This alternative offers a number of benefits, including the ability to embed fonts and select CMYK, sRGB, or RGB outputs for images.

A powerful utility

CutePDF, despite its name, is a powerful and simple program. It is easy to use because it works as a printer driver and interfaces with one of the free PS2PDFs. CutePDF writer is perfect for document editing, converting and sharing.

The latest version supports 32-bit and 64bit Windows Vista and Windows 7. The latest version also supports foreign languages.