doPDF

PDF stands for Portable Document Format and it was created by Adobe to ease document exchange. doPDF is a free PDF creator that does what the name suggests, creates PDF files.

Once installed it will allow you to convert any type of printable documents to PDF files. doPDF installs itself as a virtual PDF printer driver so after a successful installation will appear in your Printers and Faxes list and also in the list of All Programs. Using the pdf creator you can convert to PDF in two ways:

1. Print to PDF via the virtual printer driver doPDF
You would do this exactly as you print to a regular printer, just the result will be a PDF file, not a printed piece of paper.

2. Using the Startup window
The software has an executable file (accessible from the start program group) that you can run in order to start a conversion wizard.



Features and Highlights

Predefined page size
You can select a predefined page size for the resulting PDF file such as: A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B4/5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Envelope DL/C5/B5/Monarch/#10, ANSI, ARCH (50 different formats available)

PDF output presets
You can create high-quality PDF files (i.e. for printing) or smaller files (i.e. for web publishing), depending on your needs. You can also choose to balance the two options by using the medium quality preset.

Automatic updates
We always recommend using the latest version of the PDF tool and its integrated automatic update engine will keep your version current. Update checks can be scheduled daily, weekly or monthly, but you can also disable this feature.

Graphic scale
The content of the resulting PDF can be shrunk to 1% off the original size or enlarged up to 400%.

Addin for Microsoft Office
During installation, you can install the novaPDF add-in for Microsoft Office. This allows the program to offer one-click conversion to PDF from Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio).

PDF Links and Bookmarks (Office only)
When you convert PDFs using the add-in for Microsoft Office, you can convert bookmarks and links from the original document in the resulting PDF file.

Always use this folder
You can have doPDF create and save the PDF file to the same folder each time, no matter where you open the original document from.

Embed font subsets
To ensure that the resulting PDF file will look exactly as originally intended, do PDF embeds by default the font subsets used in the original document.

Open with a PDF reader
You can choose to have the PDF open with the default PDF reader once it's converted.

How to Use

• Download and install doPDF from the official website or FileHorse
• Open the document you want to convert to PDF
• Select "Print" and choose "doPDF" as the printer
• Adjust settings like resolution and output folder
• Click "Print" to generate and save the PDF file

Alternatives

Bullzip PDF Printer – Offers similar virtual printer functionality with more customization options.

PDFCreator – Open-source virtual printer with encryption and digital signature support.

Adobe Acrobat Pro – Full-featured PDF editor but requires a subscription.

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
• Processor: 1 GHz or faster
• RAM: Minimum 512 MB (1 GB recommended)
• Free Disk Space: At least 50 MB
• Internet: Required for installation and updates

PROS

• Easy to use with a simple interface
• Converts to PDF without watermarks
• Supports multiple document formats
• Fast conversion speed
• No additional software required

CONS

• Limited advanced PDF editing features
• No password protection for PDFs
• Lacks batch conversion option
• May install additional software
• No OCR for scanned documents