PDF24 Creator is a free desktop application from Geek Software GmbH, a German software company, that lets you create PDF files from virtually any Windows program by installing a virtual PDF printer. Beyond printing to PDF, it bundles a toolbox of everyday PDF utilities, merging, splitting, compressing, converting and OCR-scanning documents, alongside links to PDF24's browser-based online tools.
Why PDF24 Creator Bundles So Many PDF Tools
Rather than shipping as a single-purpose PDF printer, PDF24 Creator opens into a small toolbox window covering most everyday PDF tasks: merging, splitting, compressing and converting files. This means users who only occasionally need to fix a PDF do not have to hunt down a different single-purpose tool every time, and the linked online tools stay available for tasks better suited to a browser, all built around the same virtual PDF printer at the app's core.
PDF24 Creator Features
- Virtual PDF Printer — creates a PDF from any application that supports printing, without opening a browser
- Merge and Split PDFs — combine multiple documents into one file or split a PDF into separate pages
- OCR Text Recognition — converts scanned pages into searchable, selectable text
- PDF Compression — reduces PDF file size while keeping content readable
- Convert To and From PDF — turn Office documents and images into PDF, or export PDF pages back to image formats
- Edit and Sign PDFs — add text, annotations and digital or drawn signatures to a document
- Drag-and-Drop Toolbox Interface — drop files onto the PDF24 window to trigger the relevant tool automatically
- Free for Personal and Business Use — no subscription, watermark or feature paywall on the desktop app
How to Install PDF24 Creator on Windows
- Open the official download page using the button on this page, which goes to tools.pdf24.org.
- Download the PDF24 Creator installer (EXE or MSI package).
- Run the installer and follow the setup wizard, watching each screen for optional bundled offers before continuing.
- Let the setup register the virtual PDF printer so "PDF24" appears as a printer option in other apps.
- Open the PDF24 toolbox from the Start Menu to access merge, split, compress and OCR tools directly.
Is PDF24 Creator really free?
Free. PDF24 Creator has been free for personal and business use for many years, with no subscription or paywall on its core desktop features.
How to download PDF24 Creator safely
Use the request button on this page and we will email you the current link for tools.pdf24.org — the publisher's own website — so you receive the authentic build. We do not host, mirror, patch or repackage this software in any way.
Avoid third-party "download manager" sites offering PDF24 Creator. They commonly wrap the genuine installer in their own bundler, which is how adware and browser hijackers get onto a machine that the user believed was clean.
Alternatives to PDF24 Creator
Other free pdf tools software worth comparing before you decide:
PDFCreator
Virtual PDF printer with automation profiles and PDF/A conversion.
Foxit PDF Reader
Fast PDF viewer with annotation and light editing tools.
Frequently asked questions
Is PDF24 Creator free?
Yes, it is free for both personal and business use.
Does PDF24 Creator work offline?
Yes, the desktop application works offline; it also links out to PDF24's separate online tools when a browser-based option is more convenient.
Can PDF24 Creator merge and split PDFs?
Yes, both are built into the toolbox.
Does PDF24 Creator include OCR?
Yes, it can run text recognition on scanned PDF pages.
Is PDF24 Creator safe to install?
The installer from the official tools.pdf24.org site is legitimate; as with many free installers, read each setup screen carefully to review any optional offers.
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