Virtual PDF Printer

Pros

• Converts any printable file to PDF format
• Neat & clean UI
• Installs in under a minute

Cons

• Conversion might take time
• Only converts to PDF format
• May not render all typefaces correctly

Virtual PDF Printer is a simple solution for creating portable documents out of nearly any kind of file that you can print. When you first install the app, it configures a fake printer that Windows believes is real.

This emulated printer can be selected in any print dialog box that you come across. When you select it, the file will be printed directly to a file. No actual printer hardware is needed and no paper is used in the process. The actual output of what would have been printed is sent to a PDF, which can then be opened by any modern web browser or reader application.

In fact, you can trade files this way with people who don't have access to the program that created it. PC users can print their files to a PDF in this way and then share it with users of Macintosh and GNU/Linux machine. Virtual PDF Printer outputs documents that are compatible with these platforms.

Those who are trying to transition to a paperless office might find that Virtual PDF Printer makes documents that are sharp enough to take the place of printed correspondence. They're all single discrete files, which means you're free to attach them to email messages and other missives.

It should render graphics and tabular data correctly as long as you make sure to make use of TrueType or OpenType fonts. This shouldn't be a problem considering that an overwhelming majority of fonts that ship with Windows are stored in formats that are compatible with Virtual PDF Printer.

Pros

• Converts any printable file to PDF format
• Neat & clean UI
• Installs in under a minute

Cons

• Conversion might take time
• Only converts to PDF format
• May not render all typefaces correctly