CutePDF
{{Infobox software
| name = CutePDF
| developer = Acro Software
| latest_release_version = 4.0 (Writer ed.)
| latest_release_date = {{Start date and age|2020|4|18}}
| operating_system = Microsoft Windows
| genre = PDF converter and editor
| license = Proprietary
| website = {{URL|www.cutepdf.com}}
}}
CutePDF is a proprietary Portable Document Format converter and editor for Microsoft Windows developed by Acro Software.{{cite book
|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4ePLRFS1ixUC&dq=%22CutePDF%22&pg=PA160|title=Developing Portfolios in Education|page=160|last1=Johnson|first1=Ruth S.|last2=Mims-Cox|first2=J. Sabrina|last3=Doyle-Nichols|first3=Adelaide|publisher=SAGE Publications|year=2006|isbn=9781412913898}}{{cite web
|url=http://www.computable.nl/artikel/achtergrond/ecm/3856329/1277020/deel-2-cutepdf-professional.html|title=Deel 2: CutePDF Professional|last=Schildermans|first=Jozef|date=2011-03-30|work=Computable|accessdate=2015-04-14|language=Dutch}} CutePDF Writer can create PDF files,{{cite web
|url=http://www.journalnow.com/archives/technology-cutepdf-writer-is-easiest-for-saving-file/article_cba866b8-2df6-534e-a475-c1d2d750d770.html|title=Technology: 'CutePDF Writer' is easiest for saving file|work=Winston-Salem Journal|accessdate=2015-04-14}} and CutePDF Form Filler can edit simple PDF forms so that they can be sent without using more expensive PDF authoring software.{{cite web|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/156970/downloads_office.html|title=Complete PDF Forms on the Cheap with CutePDF Form Filler|last=Jacobi|first=Jon L.|work=PC World|date=2009-01-13|accessdate=2015-04-14}}
CutePDF can convert documents, images, and text.{{Cite web |date=2019-10-16 |title=How to convert a file to PDF with CutePDF for Windows 11/10 |url=https://www.thewindowsclub.com/convert-a-file-to-pdf-with-cutepdf |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=The Windows Club |language=en-us}} The software installs itself as a printer subsystem.
Reception
Chip rated it 4 of out 5 stars.{{cite web|url= http://www.chip.de/downloads/CutePDF-Writer_58380922.html|title=CutePDF Writer|last=Humpa|first=Michael|work= Chip.de|accessdate=2015-04-14|language=German}} It has been recommended by Tech Republic (October 9, 2003),{{cite web
|url=http://www.techrepublic.com/article/techrepublic-tutorial-create-your-own-pdf-files-for-free-with-cutepdf-printer/|title=TechRepublic Tutorial: Create your own PDF files for free with CutePDF Printer|last=Shultz|first=Greg |date=9 October 2003|work=Tech Republic|accessdate=2015-04-14}} The Washington Post (May 2, 2009),{{cite news
|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/02/AR2009050200027.html|date=May 2, 2009|first=Rob|last=Pegoraro|newspaper=The Washington Post|title=How can I save a document as a PDF on my Windows PC?|accessdate=April 14, 2015}} and PC World (February 13, 2014).{{cite web
|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/2096946/5-cheaper-alternatives-to-acrobat-for-pdf-editing.html|title=5 cheaper alternatives to Acrobat for PDF editing|last=Null|first=Christopher|work=PC World|date=February 13, 2014|accessdate=2015-04-14}}
Controversy
In several historical versions, CutePDF bundles adware with its download.{{cite web|title=CutePDF Writer|url=http://cutepdf-writer.en.lo4d.com/virus-malware-tests|website=Lo4d.com|accessdate=July 5, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://cutepdf-writer.en.lo4d.com/virus-malware-tests|website=Lo4d.com|accessdate=May 18, 2016|title=CutePDF Writer 3.1: CutePDF Writer may contain a virus or malware}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ghacks.net/2012/08/06/opencandy-explained-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-technology/|date=August 10, 2014|website=ghacks.net|title=Security: OpenCandy explained: what you need to know about the technology|author=Brinkmann, Martin }}
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."{{cite web|title=The best freeware virtual PDF printer: a comparison|date=June 16, 2011 |author= Priit |url=https://www.freewaregenius.com/the-best-freeware-virtual-pdf-printer-a-comparison/|website=Freeware Genius|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128125036/https://www.freewaregenius.com/the-best-freeware-virtual-pdf-printer-a-comparison/ |archive-date=2022-11-28 }} As of 19 June 2016, the installer attempts to install the Ask web browser toolbar, notorious for browser hijacking, and the OpenCandy adware.{{cite web|url=http://www.herdprotect.com/cutewriter.exe-b765ba4d08b512a20bdc4ec46dfe6a5cdfc9f2b6.aspx| website=herdProtect Anti-Malware|title=cutewriter.exe: CutePDF Writer, Acro Software Inc (analysis date: June 19, 2016)|accessdate=June 19, 2016}}
See also
References
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External links
- {{Official website|www.cutepdf.com}}
Category:Desktop publishing software
Category:Windows-only freeware
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