The PDF Guide: File Size And Creation Time Tested
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By
Patrick Schmid and Achim Roos
published
Enthusiasts typically turn to hardware upgrades when it comes to improving the performance of their PC. In the case of PDF creation tools, you should consider looking at software first. We take Adobe Acrobat and compare it to several other viable options.
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Summary Table
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| Header Cell - Column 0 | Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard | Foxit Phantom PDF Suite 2.0 | FreePDF 4.02 | PDFCreator 1.0.1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDF Printer | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Scan PDF | yes | yes | no | no |
| Encryption | yes (AES 256-bit) | yes (AES 256-bit) | yes (AES 128-bit) | no |
| Edit PDF | yes | yes | no | no |
| Create Forms | yes | yes | no | no |
| Merge several PDFs | yes | yes | yes (very slow) | no |
| Comment | yes | yes | no | no |
| Cost | $299 (Standard), $449 (Pro), $699 (Pro Extended) | $129 | Free | Free |
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