PDFCreator Reviews & Product Details

PDFCreator is a document automation and PDF creation solution designed to help businesses and IT professionals streamline the conversion, securing, and routing of documents directly from the applications they already use. Developed by pdfforge, a brand under Avanquest Software, PDFCreator is widely utilized across various sectors, including legal, finance, healthcare, and insurance, to standardize and automate document output on a large scale. This versatile software integrates seamlessly into existing workflows, allowing users to capture print output from applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, and ERP systems. By converting this output into consistently formatted documents, PDFCreator supports multiple file formats, including PDF, JPG, PNG, and TIF. It is suitable for both individual workstations and centralized, IT-managed environments, making it adaptable to a range of organizational needs. Key features of PDFCreator include automated document creation with rules-based file naming, routing, and delivery, which significantly enhances efficiency. The software also offers robust security measures, such as encryption, password protection, digital signing, and granular access controls, ensuring that sensitive information is well-protected. Additionally, users can apply custom watermarks, configure metadata, and implement branding automatically, which helps maintain a professional appearance across all documents. PDFCreator addresses the inefficiencies associated with manual document handling by automating the entire creation pipeline—from conversion and formatting to security and delivery. Once the necessary rules are configured, the process operates without manual intervention, reducing the likelihood of errors and allowing teams to focus on more strategic tasks. The software is available in a free edition for individual, non-commercial use, as well as three business editions tailored for professional workstations, terminal server environments, and high-volume centralized deployments, all without requiring additional hardware. Furthermore, PDFCreator supports a wide array of languages, including Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Bosnian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Ligurian, Lithuanian, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), and many more. This multilingual capability makes it an accessible solution for diverse teams and organizations operating in various regions.

Seller

Avanquest Software

Discussions

PDFCreator Community

Languages Supported

Bulgarian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, German, English, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian

Solution Type

Best-of-Breed

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Pricing

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PDFCreator Professional

$29.00

1 Per workstation Per Year

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Verified User in Facilities Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/21/2026

"Easy CRM Integration for Creating PDFs, Reliable and Great Value"

4/5

What do you like best about PDFCreator?

We use PDFcreator within our custom-built CRM service to create PDF documents directly from our system. It integrates very easily and is straightforward to use, so none of our staff have any issues with it. We very rarely run into problems with PDFcreator, and when we do, a quick reboot of the program usually resolves the issue. As a small company, we also find the price reasonable for our needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PDFCreator?

We sometimes find that when a new update is released, it can cause the odd issue that we then have to sort out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Mariia Kurbatova of PDFCreator

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Hi there,

Thank you for the detailed review. It is great to hear that PDFCreator integrates smoothly into your CRM workflow and that your team has had such a trouble-free experience with it. Your note about occasional issues following updates will be shared with our development team. We are always here whenever you need anything!

Mehdi L.

Ingénieur lnformatique

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/19/2025

"Effortless PDF Creation with Handy Automation Features"

4/5

What do you like best about PDFCreator?

PDFCreator is appreciated because it’s simple, free, and converts any file into a PDF easily, with useful automation features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PDFCreator?

PDFCreator is effective for generating PDFs, but it has drawbacks. The free version includes ads and bundled offers, the interface feels outdated, and it lacks true PDF editing features. Additionally, it can experience occasional compatibility issues and slower performance with large batch jobs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PDFCreator solving and how is that benefiting you?

PDFCreator solves the problem of converting any printable document into a PDF quickly and reliably. It eliminates compatibility issues between file formats, ensures documents keep their layout, and makes sharing or archiving easier. Its automation features—such as auto-saving, automatic file naming, and secure PDF creation—save time, reduce manual work, and help maintain consistent document workflows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Alyona Lutsenko of PDFCreator

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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with PDFCreator, Mehdi. We’re glad to hear that you appreciate how simple and reliable it is to convert any file into a PDF, as well as the value of our automation tools, which are designed to streamline document workflows.

We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding areas that can be improved. Our team is continuously working to enhance performance, modernize the user interface, and ensure smoother handling of large or complex print jobs. Since PDFCreator is focused on PDF creation and automation, it does not include a full suite of editing tools. For users who need advanced PDF editing, form handling, content modification, or document organization, we recommend our companion product PDF Architect, which is built specifically for those tasks. Many users find that combining PDFCreator with PDF Architect gives them a complete end-to-end PDF workflow.

Thank you again for your thoughtful review and for helping us improve PDFCreator for everyone.

Best Regards!

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Birendra C.

Production admin

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/19/2026

"Virtual Print Queue Workflow Makes PDF Merging Easy"

4/5

What do you like best about PDFCreator?

The best thing about it is the workflow. It’s almost like having a virtual printer with a print-job queue, or a way to defer PDF assembly until you’re ready.

Most PDF programs work like this: Document → Print to PDF → Save PDF immediately. That means every print job becomes its own separate PDF file, so if you have 10 reports you end up with 10 PDFs that you first need to save individually to drive and then have to merge later.

PDFCreator works differently:

Document A → Print → Queue

Document B → Print → Queue

Document C → Print → Queue

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Review, reorder, merge

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Save one final PDF and bob's your uncle.

Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PDFCreator?

The print queue feature is powerful, but it can also be a bit confusing at times. If you forget that jobs are still sitting in the queue, you may end up wondering, “Where did my PDF go?” Also, i sometimes accidentally merge items i didn’t mean to merge. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PDFCreator solving and how is that benefiting you?

It makes my invoicing tasks easier. I use Lisec software at work to manage our glass orders. For me, it’s much simpler to send multiple invoices to the PDF creator and have them merged when they’re for the same customer. After that, it’s also easier to email them directly from the PDF creator using the email function. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Alyona Lutsenko of PDFCreator

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Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of PDFCreator!

We're delighted to hear that the print queue workflow has made such a positive impact on your invoicing process. The ability to queue, review, reorder, and merge multiple print jobs before creating a single PDF is one of PDFCreator's most valued features, especially for businesses that regularly process invoices, reports, purchase orders, or other multi-document workflows.

We understand that new users can occasionally forget that print jobs remain in the queue or accidentally merge documents they intended to keep separate. Feedback like yours is invaluable, and we're continuously looking for ways to make the workflow more intuitive while preserving the flexibility that many business users rely on.

Thank you again for choosing PDFCreator and for highlighting how it simplifies your daily workflow. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to help make PDF creation, merging, and document management even more efficient for your business.

Best Regards!

Amar K.

IT Manager

Media Production

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/18/2025

"Effortless PDF Creation with Versatile Export Options"

5/5

What do you like best about PDFCreator?

The ability to combine multiple documents, apply password protection, and automate PDF generation through predefined profiles has made document management much more efficient. I also appreciate its seamless integration with Windows printing, straightforward interface, and consistent performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PDFCreator?

The user interface could be more modern and intuitive, especially for first-time users. Performance could be enhanced when processing very large or complex PDF files. The setup process for automated workflows and advanced profiles can be simplified with better guidance and documentation. Additionally, expanding cloud storage integrations and improving collaboration features would make it even more competitive with other PDF solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Mariia Kurbatova of PDFCreator

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Hello Amar,

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you find value in PDFCreator’s virtual printer setup and its flexibility, as well as the password protection feature that helps keep your documents secure.

We also appreciate your comments about the ads in the free version. We want to clarify that these ads help us maintain the basic version at no cost for all users. The paid plans enable us to keep improving PDFCreator while offering advanced functionality for those who need it.

Cristian Andres G.

Ingeniero de Soporte Nacional

Business Supplies and Equipment

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/21/2026

"Fast, intuitive, and versatile PDF with great security and control of the final document"

4.5/5

What do you like best about PDFCreator?

Its ability to quickly convert any printable document to PDF for free and intuitively, functioning as a virtual printer. Highlighting its versatility to merge or split files, adjust compression levels, and automate workflows through custom profiles. Additionally, it offers robust security features, such as password encryption, permission restrictions, and digital signature integration, all without complications and ensuring total control over the final document. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PDFCreator?

The inclusion of third-party software or advertising during its installation, in addition to certain limitations of advanced features in its free version. Occasional formatting errors when converting complex documents are also annoying. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Mariia Kurbatova of PDFCreator

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Hi Cristian,

Thank you for your feedback on PDF Creator. It is great to hear the software has been delivering on conversion, file management, and document security for you. Your observations regarding the installation experience and occasional formatting issues are valuable and will be shared with the team. We are always here should you need any assistance.

Srinivas A.

Researcher

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/19/2025

"Effortless PDF Creation and Editing"

4.5/5

What do you like best about PDFCreator?

I find PDFCreator very useful for both personal use and for various business purposes. In my experience it is easy to use, and its multifunctional features, such as converting different file types to PDF and managing documents. make it a practical tool in daily work. I particularly appreciate the ability to merge several documents into one PDF and to protect files with encryption and passwords when needed, which is very helpful for handling sensitive or official documents. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PDFCreator?

From my perspective, there is nothing that PDFCreator urgently needs to improve. It offers the features I need, is easy to use, and has been stable and reliable in everyday work, so I am fully satisfied with its current performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Alyona Lutsenko of PDFCreator

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Hi Srinivas,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with PDFCreator! We’re thrilled to hear that our tool makes PDF creation, editing, and file conversion effortless for you. Simplicity and reliability are core to what we aim to deliver. Making powerful PDF features accessible to everyone, including through our free version, is an important part of our mission.

Thank you for trusting PDFCreator to handle your document creation and conversion needs. We’re here to keep improving and supporting your workflow with fast, dependable PDF tools.

Your PDFCreator team

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

8/27/2026

"Essential for Mass Printing in SAP"

5/5

What do you like best about PDFCreator?

I really like the ease of installation of PDFCreator Server. Downloading the installation package, paying for the license, and installing it is super easy. It works perfectly in Windows Server environments without requiring a complicated SMB setup. I also appreciate the huge problem it solves in my company, as it makes mass document printing to PDF simple and hassle-free for IT administrators. The integration with SAP has been crucial for our business needs, and both the ease of interaction with protocols like SMB 2.0 and the simplicity of use make it a marvel. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PDFCreator?

The online activation doesn't work very well, as it only extends for 1 week. For example, we purchase the license annually, and before we had to do the online activation every week. However, I want to highlight that PDFCreator Server also has an offline activation mode, which solves that problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Mariia Kurbatova of PDFCreator

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Hi there,

Thank you for your review. We are glad that PDF Creator has been working well for you. We would appreciate it a lot if you could share your experience with us!

Verified User in Accounting

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

6/11/2026

"Easy PDF creation, customization, and file combining."

4.5/5

What do you like best about PDFCreator?

What I like best about PDFCreator is how simple and efficient it makes creating and managing PDFs. It’s easy to use, integrates smoothly with other applications, and allows me to quickly convert documents into a consistent format without extra steps. I also appreciate the ability to combine multiple files, apply basic security settings, and customize output as needed and it really helps streamline my workflow and keeps everything organized. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PDFCreator?

What I dislike about PDFCreator is that it can feel a bit clunky at times, especially when navigating through multiple settings or options. The interface isn’t always as intuitive as it could be, which can slow me down when I’m trying to work quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PDFCreator solving and how is that benefiting you?

PDFCreator solves the problem of easily converting and consolidating documents into a standardized PDF format. It allows me to take files from different sources—like Excel, Word, or email attachments—and quickly turn them into one clean, shareable document.

This benefits me by saving time and reducing manual work, especially when I need to combine multiple documents or ensure everything is in a consistent format for reporting or record keeping. It also helps me stay organized and ensures the files I share look professional and are easy for others to access and review. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Mariia Kurbatova of PDFCreator

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Hi there,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback! We're happy PDFCreator helps simplify document conversion, file consolidation, and PDF management, making it easier to maintain consistent, professional-looking documents while reducing manual effort.

Your feedback regarding the interface and navigation is valuable to us and will be forwarded to the corresponding team. We understand that moving through settings should be as efficient as the core PDF tools themselves, and insights like yours help guide future improvements. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/13/2026

"Customizable, Reliable PDF Creation Made Easy"

5/5

What do you like best about PDFCreator?

I really enjoy the possibility of customizing the way PDF documents are created, so that the process is predictable and reliable. The software makes printing different kind of documents (websites, documents) into one PDF file very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PDFCreator?

Occasional software crashes and automatic updates that are not always working without interaction. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Mariia Kurbatova of PDFCreator

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Hi there,

Thank you for the detailed feedback! We are glad the customization options and the reliable PDF creation process have been saving you time. Your notes on the occasional crashes and the auto-update behaviour are valuable, and we will make sure they reach the right team.

We are always here if you need us!

Heino V.

Projectleader

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/23/2026

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"Easy to Use, Frequently Updated for Daily Design Plotting"

5/5

What do you like best about PDFCreator?

It’s easy to use, and they also update the software frequently. We use it everyday to plot designs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PDFCreator?

So far, I don’t have any dislikes. We like the software so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Mariia Kurbatova of PDFCreator

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Hi Heino,

Thank you for the feedback. We are glad PDFCreator fits so smoothly into your daily design workflow and that the frequent updates have been a positive. Great to hear it is working well for your team. We are always here whenever you need us!