CutePDF explained

CutePDF
Developer:Acro Software
Latest Release Version:4.0 (Writer ed.)
Operating System:Microsoft Windows
Genre:PDF converter and editor
License:Proprietary

CutePDF is a proprietary Portable Document Format converter and editor for Microsoft Windows developed by Acro Software.[1] [2] CutePDF Writer can create PDF files,[3] and CutePDF Form Filler can edit simple PDF forms so that they can be sent without using more expensive PDF authoring software.[4]

CutePDF can convert documents, images, and text.[5] The software installs itself as a printer subsystem.

Reception

Chip rated it 4 of out 5 stars.[6] It has been recommended by Tech Republic (October 9, 2003),[7] The Washington Post (May 2, 2009),[8] and PC World (February 13, 2014).[9]

Controversy

In several historical versions, CutePDF bundles adware with its download.[10] [11] [12]

Freeware Genius, in "The best freeware virtual PDF printer: a comparison" (June 16, 2011), wrote: "The virtual printers that we tried but decided to exclude from the comparison were Bolt PDF Printer, CutePDF Writer, ImagePrinter, pdf995, PDFlite and Primo PDF, mainly because they were inferior by functionality, configurability, or ease of use. Some (e.g. Primo PDF and CutePDF) were removed from the list for privacy considerations as they contain adware/spyware components."[13] As of 19 June 2016, the installer attempts to install the Ask web browser toolbar, notorious for browser hijacking, and the OpenCandy adware.[14]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Developing Portfolios in Education. 160. Johnson. Ruth S.. Mims-Cox. J. Sabrina. Doyle-Nichols. Adelaide. SAGE Publications. 2006. 9781412913898.
  2. Web site: Deel 2: CutePDF Professional. Schildermans. Jozef. 2011-03-30. Computable. 2015-04-14. Dutch.
  3. Web site: Technology: 'CutePDF Writer' is easiest for saving file. Winston-Salem Journal. 2015-04-14.
  4. Web site: Complete PDF Forms on the Cheap with CutePDF Form Filler. Jacobi. Jon L.. PC World. 2009-01-13. 2015-04-14.
  5. Web site: 2019-10-16 . How to convert a file to PDF with CutePDF for Windows 11/10 . 2022-06-03 . The Windows Club . en-us.
  6. Web site: CutePDF Writer. Humpa. Michael. Chip.de. 2015-04-14. German.
  7. Web site: TechRepublic Tutorial: Create your own PDF files for free with CutePDF Printer. Shultz. Greg . 9 October 2003. Tech Republic. 2015-04-14.
  8. News: How can I save a document as a PDF on my Windows PC?. May 2, 2009. Rob. Pegoraro. The Washington Post. April 14, 2015.
  9. Web site: 5 cheaper alternatives to Acrobat for PDF editing. Null. Christopher. PC World. February 13, 2014. 2015-04-14.
  10. Web site: CutePDF Writer. Lo4d.com. July 5, 2015.
  11. Web site: CutePDF Writer 3.1: CutePDF Writer may contain a virus or malware. Lo4d.com. May 18, 2016.
  12. Web site: Security: OpenCandy explained: what you need to know about the technology. August 10, 2014. ghacks.net. Brinkmann, Martin .
  13. Web site: The best freeware virtual PDF printer: a comparison. June 16, 2011 . Priit . Freeware Genius. https://web.archive.org/web/20221128125036/https://www.freewaregenius.com/the-best-freeware-virtual-pdf-printer-a-comparison/ . 2022-11-28 .
  14. Web site: cutewriter.exe: CutePDF Writer, Acro Software Inc (analysis date: June 19, 2016). herdProtect Anti-Malware. June 19, 2016.

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