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Sometimes I do need to convert my documents to PDF from time to time but not often. Since I don’t convert my documents to PDF all the time, I don’t want to waste my hard drive space to install a PDF printer driver and memory resources to keep it running in background all the time. I know that drivers loads up in Windows and it’d make my computer slightly slower. My solution when I want to convert documents to PDF is to use a free online service that enables me to upload files for free and instantly convert my document to PDF without downloading or installing any driver or software.


PrimoOnline is a free online conversion to PDF without any effort! All you need to do is browse for the file that you want to convert to PDF, enter your email address because after conversion, PrimoOnline will send the PDF to the email. Finally click the “Get PDF” button. Only 3 STEPS!

The Pros of PrimoOnline:
1. No download or installation required
2. Easy and effortless.
3. It’s FREE
4. No limit of document file size for upload

The Cons of PrimoOnline:
1. You can’t protect the PDF with password
2. No options at all
3. You might be afraid to upload your sensitive document to PrimoOnline

A total of 83 file types that can be converted into PDF.
123, bmp, cgm, csv, dbf, dif, doc, dot, dxf, emf, eps, gif, hwp, jpeg, jpg, jtd, jtt, met, mml, odb, odf, odg, odm, odp, ods, odt, otg, oth, otp, ots, ott, pbm, pcd, pct, png, ppm, pps, ppt, psd, pts, ptt, ras, rtf, sda, sdc, sdd, sdp, sdw, sgf, sgl, sgv, slk, smf, stc, std, sti, stw, svm, sxc, sxd, sxg, sxi, sxm, sxt, sxw, tga, tif, tiff, txt, vor, vor, wb2, wk1, wks, wmf, wpd, wps, xbm, xls, xlt, xlw, xml, xpm

[ Convert Files to PDF ]

If you’re need to convert your files to PDF very often or you require advance options, then you can use PrimoPDF. PrimoPDF is a desktop version of PrimoOnline but it’s more powerful. It is a FREE tool for high-quality PDF creation, comprising a user-friendly interface that enables printing to PDF from virtually any Windows application.

PrimoPDF features:
* Completely free, not just a trial version, and no user registration is required.
* Ability to optimize PDF output for screen (online viewing), print (standard laser printers), ebook, and prepress.
* Resultant PDF output conforms to the PDF 1.4 specification.
* Secure PDF files with 40- or 128-bit encryption.
* Add document information (e.g. title, author, subject, keywords) to converted PDF files.
* NEW: Full support for 64-bit machines.
* NEW: Double byte character support.
* NEW: Support of non-TrueType fonts.
* NEW: Enhanced support for Microsoft Windows 98, ME, XP and Vista as well as improved PDF viewing support on non-Windows platforms.
* NEW: Ability to merge/append PDF files upon conversion.

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I have no idea how can both PrimoOnline and PrimoPDF be offered for FREE. Maybe they only want to make money from their API and enterprise product.