AcroPDF

AcroPDF is a lightweight application able to convert any printable files (DOC, PPT, XLS, images or other documents) to PDFs in the easiest way possible.

Compared to other PDF conversion tools that come packed with many dedicated parameters for helping you carry out the process, AcroPDF installs as your virtual printer and becomes accessible from any program that supports the printing function.

You can set the program as your default printer and convert the files to PDFs by specifying the file name and saving directory.

What’s more, AcroPDF gives users the possibility to change the paper size or specify its dimensions, and pick the orientation (portrait or landscape), resolution and scale. You can enable the compression feature and make the program convert bitmap images to EPS format.

You can create a list with fonts to be embedded in the PDF files and add general information about the documents, namely title, subject, author and keywords, as well as pick a default saving directory and enable the automatic saving feature.

Other important options worth mentioning are represented by the possibility to select the PDF version and enable the encryption function by inserting passwords and choosing the encryption level.

AcroPDF enables you to set up file permissions, as you can allow other users to print, change the document, extract content, fill form fields and add comments, sign, merge, split or compile files.

As far as results are considered, AcroPDF offers very good output quality and carries out the conversion process quickly. The program doesn’t slow down system performance and, thanks to its ease of use, it may become ideal for less experienced users.