"Which PDF creator is best for me?"

By Leah Lothringer
PDF Store Support Team
Issue 8 for 2007

With dozens of products on offer at PDF Store and thousands of tools listed at Planet PDF, choosing the “right” product can be a daunting task. Even for something as simple as PDF creation, there are many so-called PDF creators on the market that exhibit a marked disparity in features, requirements and price.

So what is the “right” product? Quite simply, that depends on what your needs are. For every person who uses a computer, there is a different set of software and hardware configurations. Hence there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all PDF creation solution (but some of the following products come pretty close)!

For the user who only needs the basics, Nitro PDF Express is ideal. This stripped down edition of Nitro PDF Professional can convert virtually any file format to PDF and can also convert PDF documents back to Microsoft Word, should you need to edit content.

BCL AllPDF Converter is appropriate for basic use of PDF in a business environment; along with the aforementioned conversion functionality, AllPDF Converter supports bookmarks and offers enhanced security.

What if a simple desktop utility isn’t enough? You need to convert lots of documents and they might be in any number of different formats. You also can’t afford to be interrupted by PDFs being printed.

SilentPrint Office PLUS is a very attractive PDF conversion utility, as it can silently convert any number of documents in a wide range of formats. SilentPrint has been designed for the busy office environment, evidenced by the ability to create complex batch processing arrangements using local and networked folders and printers.

Still unsure? Check out the Create/Convert aisle at PDF Store or feel free to contact us directly.