LincPDF

LincPDF converts PCL files to PDFs. Besides that, users can set up passwords and even embed watermarks on their converted documents.

This converter has a simple interface that offers just a couple of actual command buttons. The reason behind this is simple. Since it only converts PCLs to PDF file format, nobody expects to see multiple drop-down lists or different exporting options. However, this doesn't apply to the settings tab.

Although the main functionality of the application is to convert PCL files to PDFs, the way LincPDF does it is impressive. You can tweak lots of filters and settings for both PCL and PDF files, each one with its typical set of options. PCLs can have their redundant fonts and blank pages suppressed, while PDF files can be doubled by a PDF/A item when converted.

Users can add their own watermarks, more specifically text or image. Custom photos can be uploaded, while the text font and size can be edited in order to better fit on the page. To make sure the PCL documents are converted properly, a multibyte encoding option is present, offering 12 standards.

Also, LincPDF implements a strong security feature after the documents end up converted. Users can secure their file with a password, extract text and graphics, or even print their documents in low resolution so the files cannot be recognized easily. To make sure the password is not cracked, LincPDF can use a 128-bit encryption algorithm as well.

LincPDF is a powerful and very flexible program that serves just one single functionality without reproach: it converts PCL files to PDF ones. Although this sort of tool might be of limited use, the number of features and security options it comes with, is well beyond what other more popular PDF converters offer.