PDFCreator is a popular open-source program that provides an easy and powerful way to create PDF files practically from any Windows application.

The software works by installing a virtual printer named PDFCreator Printer. When you print from any application like Microsoft Word, Excel, or StarCalc, you select this virtual printer instead of a physical one, and PDFCreator intercepts the print job to create a PDF with customizable settings.

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File size: 147 MB

OS support: Windows

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Technical Specifications

Software Name	PDFCreator
Version	6.3.0 Build 18910
License	Open Source, Freeware
File Size	147 MB
OS Support	Windows
Language	Multilingual (over 20 languages)
Developer	pdfforge GmbH
Homepage	https://www.pdfforge.org/pdfcreator
Changelogurl	https://docs.pdfforge.org/pdfcreator/en/pdfcreator/introduction/whats-new/
Last Updated	June 30, 2026

Important Features

Virtual Printer Integration: PDFCreator installs as a virtual printer, allowing you to create PDFs from any Windows application that supports printing.
PDF Creation from Any Source: Convert any printable document into PDF format, including documents from Microsoft Word, Excel, and other applications.
Advanced Settings: Configure metadata like title and author, adjust compression settings, and apply security features including password protection and access restrictions.
File Merging: Combine multiple documents into a single PDF file, such as merging a Word document with an Excel spreadsheet.
Multiple Output Formats: Export to various formats including PNG, JPEG, BMP, PCX, TIFF, PostScript, and EPS in addition to PDF.

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

Problem Solving

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Issue: Installation fails → Solution: Run as administrator

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