These programs work in different ways.
This will work with any printable file.
Another method these tool use is via drag-and-drop.
PrimoPDF.
Simply drop a file to a set location, and it turns that file into a PDF.
Be sure to read the descriptions to see which free PDF creator is best for you.
doPDF
Can specify the dimensions of a document.
Easy to choose a target folder for PDFs.
doPDF installs itself in two ways to offer two different methods of creating a PDF file.
The first is as a printer, which means you could convert any printable document to a PDF.
doPDF can be used at no cost for both personal and commercial use.
PDFCreator
Easy to create PDFs from documents and web pages.
Combine multiple files to create a PDF.
PrimoPDF.
No-prompt, auto-save option.
Included PDF reader isn’t very user-friendly.
Tries to install other programs during setup.
Like most PDF creators, you might change the compression and security prefs before saving.
There’s also a way to sign your documents.
It runs on Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.
7-PDF Maker
PDFs preserve hyperlinks.
Converts more than 80 file formats.
Private and commercial use.
It’ll save it in the same place as the original.
However, if you want to customize the parameters for conversion, just initiate the program first.
PrimoPDF
Extensive encryption features keep files secure.
Lightweight and fast performing.
The interface is covered in ads.
Support links in the user guide are broken.
In either method, you could also specify advanced options.
PDF24 Creator
Choice of multiple quality options.
Lots of additional tools in the way if you just need a PDF maker.
Interface could be more intuitive.
PDF24 Creator also lets you print any file to PDF using any program that supports printing.
you might also add files to the program manually to save them to the format.
CutePDF Writer
Easy to use.
Has a free, cloud-based PDF editor that doesn’t require installation.
Quick download and install.
Limited features compared to other apps.
Tries to install other software during setup.
Just a few moments later, you’ll be asked where you want to save the PDF.
It’s that easy!
But if all you want is a simple PDF creator, this program works great.
PDF4Free
Very lightweight.
Set a default target destination for files.
Time consuming installation process.
Free version is only for non-commercial use.
PDF4Free is another PDF creator that works by installing a printer.
Just print to thePDF4Uprinter to create a PDF file from any tool.
To customize the prefs, pop kick open the properties of the printer it installs.
You must start your box to complete the install of PDF4Free.
FreeFileConvert
Doesn’t take up hard drive space.
Creates and converts many types of files.
Supports files as large as 300 MB.
No editing or encryption options.
Not ideal for documents containing sensitive data.
FreeFileConvert is another PDF creator but it works differently than the programs from above.
For starters, you don’t have to download anything because it runs solely online.
The download link to the PDF will be valid for 24 hours before expiring.
It can also only be downloaded five times, max, before the link is automatically deleted.
FileZigZag
Convenient; nothing to install.
Not very helpful if you should probably make a lot of large PDFs.
Conversion can take a while over a slow connection.
Limited to 10 conversions per day.
FileZigZag is another way to create a PDF online for free.
It works by having you upload a file to the website and then choosing PDF as the output format.
Zamzar
No need to install.
Works with files as large as 50 MB.
Also works with loads of other file formats.
Also works over email.
Conversion is slow when the website is experiencing high traffic.
Free accounts are limited to two conversions per 24-hour period.
Zamzar works a lot like FileZigZag.
Use it tomake a PDF from a web page, or to convert any supported file to PDF.
One unique feature is that you’re able to make PDFs over email!
Just send the file tothis special email address.
If you pay for an account, the limit is 2 GB.
FreePDFConvert.com
Clean interface with multilingual support.
Extremely easy to grasp.
Advanced features require a monthly membership.
Limited number of formats supported.
Must wait a full hour between conversions.
FreePDFConvert.com is another online PDF maker where you upload a file to convert it to a PDF file.
DocFly
Intuitive user interface.
Make a PDF from scratch.
3 export limit for free users.
Unlike these other PDF makers, DocFly lets you build a PDF from scratch.
While it’s built specifically for making forms, you could use it for any reason.
Since there’s an option to add other blank pages, you might make multipage PDFs as well.
Of course, since this is a form builder, it also has all those tools.
They include fields for a list, dropdown menu, radio buttons, checkboxes, text, and more.
