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Description
PDFCreator automates document output in Windows-based business environments, covering the whole creation pipeline from conversion to delivery. It converts print output from any application into PDF, JPG, PNG, or TIF via a virtual printer, so existing workflows don’t need to change.
Businesses use PDFCreator to streamline repetitive document tasks: output is captured, formatted, named, secured, and routed according to configurable profiles. Typical use cases include automated report generation, batch processing of large document sets, and compliant document delivery in regulated industries.
Key capabilities include encryption, password protection, digital signatures, watermarking, MSI-based deployment, Group Policy support, and centralized profile management. It works with Word, Excel, browsers, ERP platforms, and essentially any Windows application that can print.
PDFCreator is available as a free edition for individual, non‑commercial use, alongside three paid editions tailored to business, terminal server, and broader enterprise deployments.
Description
You can easily drag and drop files from Windows Explorer directly into PaperScan, which provides details regarding the resolution, dimensions, and color mode of the images. The software also supports PDF encryption, allowing it to read encrypted PDFs and generate new PDFs with encryption features. Additionally, it offers bitonal filters that can effectively eliminate isolated pixels or modify characters through dilation and erosion. Users can enhance their documents with various effects, such as contour, sepia, or scanline, and utilize tools like a freehand pen, rubber stamp, ruler, polygon ruler, and both standard and freehand highlighters. Furthermore, PaperScan includes functionalities for automatic color detection, detection and removal of blank pages, and adjustments for color attributes including brightness, contrast, saturation, and gamma levels, providing a comprehensive solution for image and document management. This extensive set of features makes PaperScan an ideal tool for users looking to streamline their document processing tasks.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
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Integrations
Dropbox
No
Microsoft Outlook
No
Thunderbird
No
Pricing Details
$0
PDFCreator is available in four editions to match your deployment needs.
PDFCreator Free covers core PDF creation for individual, non-commercial use only.
PDFCreator Professional is built for business workstations, adding COM interface, scripting, Group Policy support, License Server, and MSI deployment. Starting at EUR 29.75 per workstation per year, with volume discounts available.
PDFCreator Terminal Server supports unlimited users per server in Remote Desktop environments, with all Professional features optimized for centralized use. EUR 499.80 per server per year.
PDFCreator Server is designed for high-volume, centralized PDF creation and management, with multi-threading, centralized settings, CS-Script, and License Server support, and MSI package. EUR 1606.50 per server per year.
PDFCreator Free covers core PDF creation for individual, non-commercial use only.
PDFCreator Professional is built for business workstations, adding COM interface, scripting, Group Policy support, License Server, and MSI deployment. Starting at EUR 29.75 per workstation per year, with volume discounts available.
PDFCreator Terminal Server supports unlimited users per server in Remote Desktop environments, with all Professional features optimized for centralized use. EUR 499.80 per server per year.
PDFCreator Server is designed for high-volume, centralized PDF creation and management, with multi-threading, centralized settings, CS-Script, and License Server support, and MSI package. EUR 1606.50 per server per year.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$79 one-time payment
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
pdfforge
Founded
2009
Country
Germany
Website
www.pdfforge.org/pdfcreator
Vendor Details
Company Name
ORPALIS
Founded
2007
Country
France
Website
paperscan.orpalis.com/features/
Product Features
Annotations
No
Convert to PDF
Yes
Digital Signature
Yes
Encryption
Yes
Merge / Append
Yes
PDF Reader
No
Watermarking
Yes
PDF Editors
Access Controls / Permissions
No
Annotations
No
Commenting / Notes
No
Compare Side-by-Side
No
Customizable Branding
Yes
Delete Pages
No
Electronic Signature
Yes
Forms Management
No
Full Text Search
No
Merge / Append
Yes
Offline Access
Yes
Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
No
Rearrange Pages
Yes
Rotate Pages
Yes
Watermarking
Yes