Print2PDF

Easy Adobe PDF conversion and PDF/A archiving from any application. Batch convert documents from Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD and plain-text into PDF. It supports PDF merging and digital signing from the Windows Certificate store.

Pros: Adobe PDF converter (DOC to PDF) converts Word documents into PDF including the archival version. The application is implemented as a virtual printer driver. The package works with Windows VISTA /2000/XP/2003/2008. Several kinds of documents can be converted into PDF files. These include the Office documents like documents DOC, DOCX, ODT, spreadsheets (XLS, XLSX, ODS) and presentations (PPT, PPTX, ODP). Drawings (AutoCAD DWF), web pages (HTML) and email (EML, MIME) files also are supported. Other supports included in the application are ISO 19005-1 PDF/A-1a Support, Multi-language Support, ISO 15930-1 PDF/X Support, PDF File Attachments, Web Conversion Application, Web Service with SOAP, Microsoft Word and Excel 2007 Support, Enhanced Profile Only Support, JPEG 2000 Image Compression etc. The application also includes a conversion macro that can take care of hyperlink, bookmark and TOC for Microsoft Word. Support for watch folder, watch POP3 account, web applications and web services via SOAP support is included in the premier version.

Document related setting s that are available include setting of resolutions up to 2400 DPI, multiple page sizes, metadata access, orientation or even watermark/stamp insertion. Multiple documents can be merged into a single PDF as can attachments be embedded into a document. It is possible to send the output PDF via built in SMTP support. Metadata that is saved into the document5 can be easily controlled; title, subject, author as well as search keywords can be added as desired. Security measures include encryption by 40/128 bit RC4 encryption, password protection for viewer as well owners (for modification rights). Can even be digitally signed using digital certificates from MS Windows certificate store. Batch conversion adds to the productivity.

Cons: No adverse issues noticed.

Overall: This is certainly good for a 4 star rating.

Adobe PDF converter (DOC to PDF), creator, writer for Windows 7 /VISTA/XP/2003/2008. Print2PDF uses print output for conversion into an Adobe Acrobat compatible PDF file. Choose from multiple page sizes, orientations, watermark / stamp insertion, metadata access and file resolutions (up to 2400 DPI). Merge output from different applications into a single PDF. Secure and encrypt PDF documents with 40-bit or 128-bit RC4 encryption, add password protection and PDF permissions. Easily embed file attachments into the output PDF. Sign documents electronically using a digital certificate from the Windows Certificate store. Send the PDF file automatically with the integrated SMTP client. Control the metadata information that is saved to a PDF document. Easily add a title, subject, author and keywords to quickly find the document you need within your document management system. Save time and increase your productivity by using the Print2PDF Batch Conversion application to convert multiple office documents to the Adobe Reader compatible PDF format. Convert documents (DOC, DOCX, ODT), spreadsheets (XLS, XLSX, ODS), presentations (PPT, PPTX, ODP), drawings (AutoCAD DWF), web pages (HTML) and email (EML, MIME) in one click. Includes a hyperlink, bookmark and TOC conversion macro for Microsoft Word. Setup default settings and custom profiles to control exactly how PDF files are created within your organization and distribute the software through a prepared client installation or through a network shareable printer. Integrate watch folder, watch pop3 account, web application or web service with SOAP support to automate PDF conversions.
New features in includes: Support for PDF 1.7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Microsoft Office 2010, new user-friendly start menu, PDF manipulation (split, add, rotate), PDF Signature visualization, Digital Time-stamps and PAdES BES support, Prepare Client Installation in MSI format, Automatic software update, Enhanced 64-bit architecture...