Converts any printable document to PDF format while allowing you to select the page size, unit type, orientation, resolution, and scale.
- doPDF
- Version :
- License :Freeware
- OS :Windows All
- Publisher :Softland
doPDF is a free PDF printer driver for Windows that lets you create PDF files from any printable document. It installs as a virtual printer, meaning you can “print” to it from any application that has a print option (e.g., Word, Excel, web browsers), and it will output a PDF instead of sending it to a physical printer.
🧭 What Does doPDF Do?
✅ Main Features:
- Creates PDF files from any Windows application
- Installs as a virtual printer
- Supports various page sizes (A4, A3, Letter, custom)
- Lets you choose PDF resolution (from 72 to 2400 dpi)
- Option to embed fonts for better compatibility
- Very lightweight and free for personal & commercial use
🧰 How to Use doPDF
1. Download & Install
- Official site: https://www.dopdf.com
- Install the program — it adds a new printer named “doPDF”.
2. Create a PDF from Any Application
- Open the document (e.g., in Word, Excel, Notepad, or a browser).
- Go to File > Print.
- Select “doPDF” as the printer.
- Click Print.
3. Configure PDF Settings
- A dialog box opens:
- Choose the output location and file name.
- Select PDF quality (small file vs. high quality).
- Optionally choose to embed fonts (important for portability).
- Click OK and your PDF will be generated.
🧩 Example Use Cases
- Save invoices or receipts from websites
- Convert Word or Excel documents to PDF
- Archive emails or web pages in PDF format
- Digitally share printable content
⚙️ Notable Options
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Resolution (DPI) | Controls output quality and file size |
| Embed Fonts | Ensures fonts appear correctly on all devices |
| PDF/A Compatibility | For archiving documents (optional) |
| Predefined page sizes | A4, A3, Letter, etc. |
🆚 doPDF vs Similar Tools
| Tool | Free | PDF Print | PDF Editing | OCR | Ads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| doPDF | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | No |
| CutePDF | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | No |
| PDFCreator | ✅ | ✅ | Some (in Plus) | ❌ | Yes (in free version) |
| Adobe Acrobat | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | No |
✅ Pros
- Simple and reliable
- No watermarks
- No ads or spyware
- Lightweight (under 100MB)
❌ Cons
- No PDF editing or merging
- No OCR or password protection
- Limited advanced features (by design)