PrimoPDF explained

PrimoPDF
Author:	activePDF
Developer:	Nitro PDF Software
Latest Release Version:	5.1.0.2
Programming Language:	C, C++, C#
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows
Platform:	Windows
Genre:	PDF generator
License:	Proprietary/Freeware

PrimoPDF is a freeware program that creates PDF files from printable documents on computers running Microsoft Windows. It works as a virtual printer. It does not present the user with advertisements,^[1] but does utilize the OpenCandy Adware program, and its terms of service say that it may use OpenCandy to recommend other software to the user.^{[2] [3]} PrimoPDF is developed by the same company that develops the commercial Nitro PDF software. According to the download link on its Web site in February 2023, version 5.1.0.2 remained current.^[4]

PrimoPDF requires the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0. When the program runs, it tries to download automatic updates from www.primopdf.com each time it prints. This feature can be disabled within the program settings. It uses the Ghostscript file format converter and RedMon printer redirection software.^[5]

According to its documentation, PrimoPDF has the following features:

• PrimoPDF supports creation profiles (Screen, eBook, Print, Prepress, and Custom) to determine file quality, resolution, and size.
• Can append output to an existing PDF file.
• Supports strong password-based PDF security.
• Allows PDF metadata—including author, title, subject, and keywords—to be set.
• Create files for PDF version 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, or 1.5

The software uses OpenCandy (which includes spyware) to deliver advertisements.

See also

• List of PDF software
• List of virtual printer software

References

• Seth Rosenblatt, CNET editors' review, October 8, 2009, CNet
• Davey Winder, PrimoPDF Review, 15 Dec 2006, PC Pro

Notes and References

1. Steyer Phelps, Anne ActivePDF PrimoPDF, PC Today Software Reviews, July 2004 • Vol.2 Issue 7 Page(s) 82 in print issue
2. News: Gizmo . Richards . Controversial Advertising Program Now Being Embedded in More Software . Gizmo's Freeware . 2014-02-08 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140807095841/http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/controversial-advertising-program-now-being-embedded-more-software.htm . 2014-08-07 . 2014-08-30 . OpenCandy (OC) is a relatively new advertising product that more and more software developers are bundling with their programs. It can now be found in the installers of dozens of popular programs including IZArc, mirC, PrimoPDF, Trillian Astra and more..
3. Web site: Nitro PDF Software Opts-In to OpenCandy to Monetize Downloads of PrimoPDF . BusinessWire . OpenCandy . October 1, 2009 . April 24, 2017.
4. Web site: Welcome PrimoPDF users . Download.com . 7 February 2023.
5. Web site: PrimoPDF Source Code . 2010 . Nitro PDF Pty. Ltd. . Zip . 2010-04-12 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110715113021/http://www.primopdf.com/primopdf.zip . 2011-07-15 .