When a document needs to become a PDF, pdfFactory lets you send it to a printer from the app that created it. The FinePrint program gathers the output in a preview window, where you can arrange pages and combine print jobs before saving.
Print-to-PDF workflow
Choose pdfFactory as the printer in an application that can print, then send the document to it. This lets you collect output from different programs—including a word processor or browser—without first exporting each one through a separate PDF command.
The print jobs appear together in pdfFactory’s preview. Add more documents before saving when you want their pages in a single PDF, such as a report assembled from several files.
Thumbnail page controls
The thumbnail view shows page order at a glance. Rearrange pages by moving them in the page display, rotate pages that have the wrong orientation, or remove pages that should not appear in the final document. Page insertion and deletion provide additional control over the assembled file.
- Combine print jobs into one PDF.
- Use the page thumbnails to change order and orientation.
PDF output and sharing
pdfFactory includes encryption and font embedding for PDF output. Encryption adds protection to a document, while embedding fonts keeps the typefaces included with the file. The program also offers archiving and a way to send the finished PDF by email.
Preview before saving
Because the preview collects print jobs from any program, pages from a browser, a word processor and a spreadsheet can end up in one PDF.
Pros
- Creates PDFs through the Windows print workflow
- Combines multiple documents into one PDF
- Thumbnail view supports page rearranging and rotation
- Includes encryption and font embedding
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11
Can pdfFactory combine documents from different applications?
Yes. Print documents from multiple applications to pdfFactory and combine the resulting jobs into one PDF.
Can I change page order or orientation before saving?
Yes. Use the thumbnail page view to rearrange or rotate pages, and delete pages you do not want.
How do I create a PDF with pdfFactory?
Select pdfFactory as the printer in an application, print the document, then review the preview and save the PDF.