PDF Tools

Foxit PDF Reader is an alternative to Adobe Reader, that allows you to view and print PDF files. Unlike Adobe Reader, it opens PDF files very fast, without any delay. It supports all the standard features, as well as browser integration, and also an option select/copy of text from the documents. Furthermore, you can create a snapshot from a selected portion of the page, fill interactive forms and more.

BullZip PDF Printer is a virtual printer driver that enables you to convert any printable document or image to PDF format. It works with all applications that offer a Print option, simple select the newly added BullZip PDF Printer instead of your regular printer, and the document will be converted and saved as PDF file. In addition to standard conversions, the program allows you to add custom watermarks, merge PDF files, and protect your PDF document. More features than most other free tools. Free for personal and commercial use.

doPDF enables you to convert any printable document to PDF format. The program installs as a virtual printer driver and can be accessed from any application that supports printing. Simply select the doPDF printer instead of your regular printer and the file will be converted and saved as PDF document. doPDF supports basic conversion features, including customizable resolution, page scaling, predefined page size and quality settings.

PDF-XChange Viewer is an alternative viewer for PDF files that enables you to view and annotate PDF files. You can add text, sticky notes, and other annotations and save them to the file, which will be compatible with the standard Adobe PDF reader. The program also includes a handy loupe tool to zoom in on selected areas of a document, as well as options to extract text and images, export a documents to image formats, and more. PDF-XChange Viewer offers a modern, tabbed interface and an attractive set of features. A Pro version with additional editing features is available for purchase.

CutePDF Writer allows you to convert any printable document to PDF format. It installs as a virtual printer and is available from any application that offers a `Print` option. The program is easy to use, just select the CutePDF printer and click the print button. Some advanced options are also available (scaling, multi-page layouts, print quality and more). The program depends on the install of a free converter, which can be easily downloaded and installed.

Scan2PDF enables you to scan paper documents and save them to PDF format on your computer for digital archiving or backup. In addition, you can also load images from your hard drive and combine them with a scanned document, or combine multiple documents/images into a single PDF file.

PrimoPDF allows you to create PDF files from any printable document (.doc, images, text, web pages etc.). It installs as a virtual printer and is accessible from any program that offers a Print option. In addition to the standard features, it also offers the ability to optimize PDF output for printing to standard laser printers or for onscreen viewing. No watermark is added to the document, no limitations.

Adobe Reader Speed-Up allows you to significantly speed-up the time it takes to load the Adobe reader application. You have probably noticed that opening a PDF file often takes a very long time, since the Adobe Reader is loading all sorts of plug-ins. Most of these plugins are useless to the average user, and this program will automatically disable them. It offers several options and you can also manually disable the plug-ins as needed. You can restore your original configuration at any time. We tested the program using a 300 kb PDF file and the normal Adobe load time was a painful 10 seconds; after applying the speed-up, the load time increased to 4 seconds. If you are frequently using PDF documents, this is definitely a tool to get.

Adobe Reader is the global standard for electronic document sharing. It can open and interact with all PDF documents. Use Adobe Reader to view, search, digitally sign, verify, print, and collaborate on Adobe PDF files. The free Adobe Reader cannot be used to create PDF files.

PDF SpeedUp can significantly speed up the time it takes to load Adobe Reader when opening a PDF document. Normally, when Adobe Reader starts it loads many plug-ins which you may or may not need, PDF SpeedUp simply disables the plug-ins and loads only the ones that are absolutely necessary. In addition, you can also manually enable or disable selected plug-ins, turn off all Updates as well as the splash screen during program startup and more. You can restore your original Adobe Reader settings at any time. Supports all versions of Acrobat Reader.

A-PDF INFO Changer is a very simple tool, that lets you edit the properties of a PDF file, including author, title, subject and keywords. It does not require Adobe Acrobat.

Foxit Reader for U3 is a portable alternative to Adobe Reader, that allows you to view and print PDF files. Unlike Adobe Reader, it opens PDF files very fast, without any delay. Foxit Reader supports all the standard features, as well as browser integration, and also an option select/copy of text from the documents. Furthermore, you can create a snapshot from a selected portion of the page, convert a PDF file to plain text and more.

PDF2EXE enables you to compile a PDF file into a standalone executable (.exe) file that integrates a simple PDF viewer and does not require Adobe Reader (or any other PDF reader) to be installed on the system. You can set additional options that allow you to restrict printing, disable document properties, text extractions and other operations, and also password protect the PDF executable and set a custom web link that is opened from a button in the toolbar.

A-PDF Number is a simple tool that lets you add page numbers to the bottom of the pages contained in a PDF file. You can choose between regular numbers or roman numbers, and also select the color and optionally define a prefix. The number can be inserted to the left, right or in the middle of the page bottom.