CutePDF Writer is intended to convert any type of printable document to PDF, which is probably the format most widely used for sharing a document. The application does not have a graphical user interface of its own because all it does is to install a virtual printer, which becomes accessible from the Print command of any other application that allows printing.
Although CutePDF Writer creates documents without noticeable distortions from the original file, it is quite a basic application and has very few features. For instance, it does not let you decide whether you want the new PDF in text or graphic format. In this respect, you cannot set the output resolution and thus control file size to your convenience. Likewise, this tool does not allow any kind of protection, which means that you cannot prevent copying or editing the output document by unauthorized users. Lastly, it does not let you edit any part of the document before printing it or creating fillable form fields.
In conclusion, there is nothing special about CutePDF Writer. In fact, there are lots of similar applications out there. There are even some tools that have powerful built-in PDF editors! The developer certainly offers other more powerful products of the same kind; yet, unlike CutePDF Writer, they come with a price tag. You should also take into account that for CutePDF Writer to work properly, you also need to install a PS2PDF converter.
v4.0 [Oct 29, 2019]
Added support for Server 2008/2012/2016/2019/2022 and Terminal Server.
New version 4.0 allows you to change Document Properties, add Passwords with security settings and do much more.
Password protect PDF documents with 256-bit AES encryption.
Added support for basic programmatic access.
Seamlessly integrate with CutePDF Professional.
New version works with the latest version of Ghostscript.
To use with other PS2PDF application, please refer to FAQs.
Supports foreign language Windows better.
No longer include Ghostscript. You may download and install it separately.
