PDF24 Creator is an application software by Geek Software GmbH for the creation of PDF files from any application and for converting files to the PDF format. The application is released under a proprietary freeware license.
The software has been developed in Germany since 2006, originally under the name PDFDrucker, and is actively developed. It is available in 32 languages, including English and German.
PDF24 Creator is installed as a virtual printer via a device driver in the operating system. This allows PDF files to be created directly from any application that provides a printing function. The commands sent are then used to create a PDF file. PDF24 Creator uses PDFBox, QPDF and Ghostscript, which are automatically installed as a private instances for the PDF24 Creator. After printing a document on the PDF printer, a wizard opens automatically, where the created PDF file can be edited or further worked on.
What is PDF24 Creator?
PDF24 Creator is a proprietary pdf tool program for Windows from geek software GmbH. It ranks 9th by popularity among pdf tools in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup) and MSI. The main installer is 442.0 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 11.30.1, released on April 21, 2026. 44 versions are listed since May 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 9 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 4,190,828 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 10 of our languages. Similar programs include Adobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit), NAPS2 and wkhtmltox.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 9 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- Installation needs administrator rights
- Large download (442.0 MB)
In short: PDF24 Creator is a pdf tool tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is PDF24 Creator safe to download?
- The file is served by download.pdf24.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
1332FD6F9DAED35B92819872FA3B983FE2AC0C686EF1B6D68A6E8DF6752F586E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 44 versions ›44 versions over 5 years · about 9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.30.1Latest | April 21, 2026 | 521.3 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit MSI |
| 11.30.0 | April 9, 2026 | 521.4 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 MSI |
| 11.29.1 | January 22, 2026 | 503.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 11.29.0 | December 9, 2025 | 501.5 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit MSIARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit MSI |
| 11.28.2 | September 16, 2025 | 494.4 MB | ARM64 MSIARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit MSI32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 11.28.1 | September 5, 2025 | 494.4 MB | ARM64 MSI32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 11.28.0 | September 3, 2025 | 494.4 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit MSI64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit MSI |
| 11.27.0 | June 24, 2025 | 488.3 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 MSI64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id geeksoftwareGmbH.PDF24Creator -echoco install pdf24 -ypdf24-creator-11.30.1-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- geek software GmbH
- Category
- PDF tools
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup), MSI
- Version
- 11.30.1
- Released
- April 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 44
- Updates / year
- 9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 4,190,828
- winget ID
- geeksoftwareGmbH.PDF24Creator
- Chocolatey package
- pdf24
- MSI product code
- {2B4DC485-D730-49AB-BD17-9E67B2ADA492}
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Frequently asked questions
Is PDF24 Creator free?
PDF24 Creator is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is PDF24 Creator safe to download?
The download comes from download.pdf24.org, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install PDF24 Creator with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can PDF24 Creator be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does PDF24 Creator run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of PDF24 Creator?
The versions page lists all 44 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to PDF24 Creator?
Adobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit), NAPS2, wkhtmltox, MiKTeX and Tesseract-OCR - open source OCR engine. The alternatives page compares them.
