Print to BMP, JPG, PNG, TIFF and PDF by Virtual Printer

For any purposes, you may want to print or save your document into image format such as BMP, JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF or even RAW. The cheapest and easiest way to do so is by installing a virtual printer; ImagePrinter. This virtual printer allows you to print from any program to image format. You can download the installer here (996 kb). After install, you can configure the options to what image format you would print in File Format tab. Define the print output folder and press OK. Next, to print you have to choose ImagePrinter on print dialog box from any software then print as usual. I tried it, A4 sheet with full text produces file size around 936 kb in TIFF format by LZW compression and image dimension 2480 x 3507 pixels. If you print to PDF, it doesn’t produce a postscript PDF file but a raster document.

--Update on 02/Oct/2010--

Many people come to this page looking for a PNG printer and the ImagePrinter doesn't work well to handle large paper size document, especially the presence of watermark added by the free version of the software as reported. After digging for better alternative, you may try PDFCreator (download it here). Similar with ImagePrinter, PDFCreator is a virtual printer that is able to produce a PDF file and some other image format and it works well to handle large size document and doesn't add any watermark. But, when it comes to PNG files, it's unable to produce a transparent background as it is PNG format's ability.

Better output
I myself prefer to use this method to produce an better (if I can't say best) image output especially from Microsoft Word document:

1. Export to PDF using Adobe Acrobat (choose press quality for best output)
2. Import the PDF files to CorelDraw. Even I will be able to re-edit the file.
3. Export to any image format from CorelDraw

However, if you're willing to pay for this kind of process, I can suggest you to purchase Zan Image Printer. Its ability to print to JPEG, TIFF, GIF, PDF, JPEG 2000, PNG and BMP files is very good. Read More...

Convert Multiple PDF to Word

Yes, you can convert multiple or single PDF file into Word easily and free. First, you need to download Some PDF to Word Converter. With Some PDF to Word Converter, you can convert PDF files to Word format then take the contents or making update.

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Create Web Page in PDF format

How to convert a web page to PDF format? You can easily make a PDF format of a web page using a Firefox add-ons. Of course, you need Firefox installed, the PDF download add-ons and internet connection. Its add-ons feature lets you create a PDF file from any web page and send you as attachment in an email. Or, you can choose to save in local drive directly after converting process finish.If you frequently send a web page to your own email for reading later, you may feel this add-ons useful.

It is better to configure the default action for the converting results, whether you want to save directly to local drive or send it by email. First, I try to convert a Google result page by simply click the new toolbar on top right corner. Usually it doesn't take a long time to convert a web page, especially if the page is text only (without picture).

From the feature, it is possible to convert PDF format to HTML and read it on new Firefox tab. But, I found it didn't work. I don't know why.

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How to use doPDF

Using doPDF to free create a PDF document is very easy and simple. You can follow steps below:

1. Download the installer (1,42 mb) and install it.
2. When the setup complete, you'll find a new printer driver installed on your Printer and Faxes folder. After the setup process finish, you don't have to configure anything. As I said, doPDF is very simple PDF creator.
3. Open any application you usually use to make a plain document such as MS Word, Excel, Notepad or any other program.
4. Create or open a document you want to make as a pdf document.
5. Whenever you finish the document, go to Print... - choose doPDF v6 from printer name dropdown list - OK.
6. When the process finish, the new PDF document will directly open in your default PDF document viewer such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, Foxit Reader, Sumatera PDF Reader or any other PDF reader.

Because doPDF is very simple, you won't be able to do some other PDF capability e.g. combine PDF files, setting security level, embedding font choice etc. If you need this ability, you may choose another PDF maker.

When I try to make a PDF using doPDF, I didn't find any problem. But, if you meet any trouble when creating PDF using this software, feel free to tell it on comment area.

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Free PDF Creator for Office 2007

Using Office 2007, you would be able to make a PDF document directly from any MS Office 2007 application. In other word, Office 2007 works as a free pdf converter/creator.

First, you must download and install a plugin/add-in name Microsoft Save as PDF or XPS. You can download it here. You may also download it from any other source. For your attention, when you download the save as PDF or XPS from Microsoft site, it will require a genuine Office validation. The installation file size about 934 kb. After finish downloading the plugin installer, just install it and follow the instructions. When the installation complete, you will find a new item in the Save As under Office button that is Save as PDF or XPS.

That's all, now you can make a PDF file from any MS Office 2007 application as easy as saving document.

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Free PDF Converter; CutePDF Writer

CutePDF Writer lets you convert any printable document in PDF format. It installs as a virtual printer and is available from any application that offers an "option" Print. The program is easy to use, simply select the printer CutePDF and click the print button. Some options are also available (the ladder, several layouts, print quality and more). The program depends on the installation of a free converter, which can be easily downloaded and installed.

It is freeware and contains no nags. It requires Ghostscript to be installed and installs but both are straight forward, I just take all the defaults. Once installed, it is maintenance-free. Simply select CutePDF the list of printers, click OK to exit a filename and file, and that's all.

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Free PDF Converter; PrimoPDF

PrimoPDF is an easy, simple and free PDF converter and PDf creator. The publisher said that PrimoPDF supports more than 300 file types. For you that looking for a free PDF converter, free PDF creator you can choose this free software.

To install PrimoPDF, your computer should be equipped with the following:

• Microsoft® Windows® 98, Windows® 2000, Windows NT®, Windows® XP, Windows Server® 2003, or Windows Vista®.
• A minimum of 30 MB of available disk space.

To install PrimoPDF you need to download the installer first (10.8 mb). After downloading the installer, double click the installer file and follow the instruction.

PrimoPDF requires the .NET 2.0 Framework. If the .NET Framework is not detected during installation, you will be prompted to install it. Click Install .NET to continue. After you click Install .NET, The Windows Installer 3.1 will be installed, followed by the .NET framework. Upon completion, the installation of PrimoPDF will resume. It means if you decide to not installing .NET Framework 2.0, your installation will be fail and you cannot use the PrimoPDF software. This process may take up to 57 minutes on a 56 kbps connection.

When all installation process finished, you will be promted to register the software (free) and open the manual.

To make pdf documents using PrimoPDF, you simply choose PrimoPDF from print dialog box in any application.

What more about PrimoPDF?

1. PrimoPDF is 100% free pdf converter, free pdf creator
2. Although it is free, you'll be able to configure PDF output options by profiles below:

• Screen. Produces a PDF optimized for screen viewing. This configuration creates small PDF files and reduces image resolution to 72 dpi, which may reduce print quality.
• Print. Produces a PDF optimized for printing to most home and office printers.
• eBook. Produces a PDF optimized for eBook usage.
• Prepress. Produces a PDF optimized for printing to commercial-quality printers. This configuration creates large PDF files and will automatically embed all fonts and high resolution images for best results when printed on a system other than the one on which the PDF was generated.
• Custom. Enables you to specify custom settings for your PDF output. Refer to Setting PrimoPDF Custom Preferences for further details.

3. You can fill document properties; Title, Author, Subject and Keywords.
4. Security. PrimoPDF enables you to set security for your PDF document, so that you can control the types of actions users can perform on the file.
5. You can configure your custom PDF setting such as PDF version, image settings, compression etc.

Note: If you plan to install PrimoPDF on computer without internet connection, you may download the Net Framework 2.0 and install it in the computer before you install Free PDF converter PrimoPDF.

Download PrimoPDF (10.8 mb)
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Free PDF Converter; doPDF

doPDF installs itself as a PDF virtual printer driver. After a successful installation is displayed in your Printers and Faxes list. To convert the PDF format, you simply print the document doPDF, free PDF Converter. Open a document (with Microsoft Word, WordPad, Notepad or any other software), choose Print and select doPDF. It will ask you where to save the PDF file and when you're finished, the PDF file will automatically open in your default PDF viewer.

Download doPDF here (1.42 mb)
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