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PDFCreator
PDFCreator is the popular PDF converter that offers all the features that you need to get your work done quickly and efficiently.
Version 6.3.0 · by Avanquest pdfforge
Official site: pdfforge.org
About PDFCreator
# PDFCreator
## Features
- **PDFCreator** is the popular PDF converter that offers all the features that you need to get your work done quickly and efficiently. Its automated features help to optimize your individual workflow. Available for every IT infrastructure.
## Setup Command Line Parameters
To add command line parameters to the installer, please use:
`--installer-arguments="[parameters]"`
The list of possible `parameters` can be found below:
- **/Lang="en"** - Two letter language code
- **/Dir="X:\DIR\PDFCreator"** - Absolute path to desired installation directory
- **/NoIcons** - No icons created on the Desktop
- **/DisableContextMenu** - No entries in the context menu
- **/DisableStartMenu** - No entries in the start menu
PDFCreator is a very lightweight application. If your machine is able to run a modern Windows OS without troubles, it should be able to run PDFCreator. For more detailed instructions please see the [user guide](https://docs.pdfforge.org/pdfcreator/en/pdfcreator/installing-pdfcreator/setup-command-line-parameters/)
2024, Avanquest pdfforge GmbH.
How to install PDFCreator
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install pdfcreator
- Open PDFCreator once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is PDFCreator free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to pdfforge.org, the developer's official site, where PDFCreator is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of PDFCreator?
The version listed here is 6.3.0, published /Date(1782. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install PDFCreator from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install pdfcreator. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is PDFCreator safe?
PDFCreator downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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