pdfMachine is a lightweight Windows print driver that turns any printable document into a high‑quality PDF with a single click. By installing the Broadgun pdfMachine printer, you can generate PDFs from any application that supports printing, without dealing with complex settings.

Beyond basic conversion, pdfMachine includes built‑in editing tools, annotation support, and integration with Microsoft Office, making it a versatile solution for everyday document handling on Windows.

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File size: 22.0 MB

OS support: Windows

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Product Specifications

Software Name	pdfMachine
Version	20.61
License	Trial
File Size	22.0 MB
OS Support	Windows
Language	English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Korean
Developer	Broadgun Software
Homepage	https://www.pdfmachine.com
Last Updated	August 6, 2026

Changelog in Recent Version

Fix to modifying digital signatures: insert or append of a digitally signed PDF now flattens the signature but preserves appearance, with warning if using UI
Signed files save much faster and smaller using compressed object streams
Fixed crash when opening encrypted PDF with incorrect internal metadata length
PDFs containing partly appended document can now be opened
Progress indicator shown while large PDF is opening
Remember last used page number settings as default; Bates defaults to 6-digit number
New Page Numbering feature added
Fix for pasting long hyperlinks and removal of occasional no pdf error when closing last tab

Main Features

Print to PDF: Print any document directly to a PDF file using the Broadgun pdfMachine printer driver, preserving original layout and formatting.
PDF Editing & Annotation: Add comments, voice or text annotations, and watermarks to PDFs after creation, enabling quick review and collaboration.
MS Office & IE Integration: Integrates with Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, allowing seamless PDF creation from familiar applications.
Security & Multilingual Support: Supports multilingual fonts, digital signatures, and encryption to keep documents secure and accessible worldwide.
Advanced Print Options: Offers N‑Up printing, custom toolbars, and multiple print profiles for advanced printing workflows.
Document Management Features: Provides a searchable Table of Contents editor, bookmark editing, and PDF/A compliance for archival quality.

Installation Guide

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Installation Steps

Click the download button above to get the installer for your operating system
Locate the downloaded file and double-click to run the installer
Follow the on‑screen installation wizard to complete setup

Compatibility: Compatible with Windows 7 and later versions

Fix Common Problems

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Issue: Installation fails → Solution{colon} Run as administrator

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