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Like Alberto Ravasio wrote, OS X contains an option to output anything you see as PDF.
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So for example, if you are doing research and see an article on Wikipedia that you want to save, you go to the File menu in Safari and select Export as PDF, give it a name, and a location on your drive. You can then open those documents with Preview or with Adobe Reader.
If you do not have a PDF writer listed, you can download one for free from the. As CutePDF (which can. On a Mac, the PDF will save here: Macintosh HD Users Shared PDFWriter.
Similarly, if you use Pages or Numbers or Excel or Word, you can send the output to a PDF file, similar as if you were printing it. So no, you don't need a PDF writer.
I am looking to install a PDF writer so I can capture documents and save them to a customer file. Is there an Apple function for this or do I need to install a PDF program?
But if you are looking for screen scrapers or data collectors, that is something else.
![Cutepdf Cutepdf](/uploads/1/2/5/8/125841872/375371839.jpg)
This PDF ability in OS X is a major advantage the Mac has had over the years. It is often forgotten as to how well it really works and how flexible, along with Preview, it works.
Developer(s) | Acro Software |
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Stable release | 3.71 (professional ed.) / October 2014; 5 years ago |
Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
Type | PDF converter and editor |
License | Proprietary |
Website | www.cutepdf.com |
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]
Reception[edit]
Chip rated it 4 of out 5 stars.[5] It has been recommended by Tech Republic (October 9, 2003),[6]The Washington Post (May 2, 2009),[7] and PC World (February 13, 2014).[8]
Controversy[edit]
In recent versions, CutePDF bundles adware with its download.[9][10][11]
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.'[12][13]
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References[edit]
- ^Johnson, Ruth S.; Mims-Cox, J. Sabrina; Doyle-Nichols, Adelaide (2006). Developing Portfolios in Education. Sage Publications. p. 160. ISBN9781412913898.
- ^Schildermans, Jozef (2011-03-30). 'Deel 2: CutePDF Professional'. Computable (in Dutch). Retrieved 2015-04-14.
- ^'Technology: 'CutePDF Writer' is easiest for saving file'. Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved 2015-04-14.
- ^Jacobi, Jon L. (2009-01-13). 'Complete PDF Forms on the Cheap with CutePDF Form Filler'. PC World. Retrieved 2015-04-14.
- ^Humpa, Michael. 'CutePDF Writer'. Chip.de (in German). Retrieved 2015-04-14.
- ^Shultz, Greg (9 October 2003). 'TechRepublic Tutorial: Create your own PDF files for free with CutePDF Printer'. Tech Republic. Retrieved 2015-04-14.
- ^Pegoraro, Rob (May 2, 2009). 'How can I save a document as a PDF on my Windows PC?'. The Washington Post. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
- ^Null, Christopher (February 13, 2014). '5 cheaper alternatives to Acrobat for PDF editing'. PC World. Retrieved 2015-04-14.
- ^'CutePDF Writer'. Lo4d.com. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
- ^'CutePDF Writer 3.1: CutePDF Writer may contain a virus or malware'. Lo4d.com. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
- ^Brinkmann, Martin (August 10, 2014). 'Security: OpenCandy explained: what you need to know about the technology'. ghacks.net.
- ^Priit (June 16, 2011). 'The best freeware virtual PDF printer: a comparison'. Frewware Genius.
- ^'cutewriter.exe: CutePDF Writer, Acro Software Inc (analysis date: June 19, 2016)'. herdProtect Anti-Malware. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
External links[edit]
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