Easy, reliable PDF creation from all applications.
Publisher’s description
What is pdfFactory?
pdfFactory by FinePrint Software is proprietary Windows software in the pdf tools category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 29.7 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 9.35, released on October 5, 2026. The version history goes back to October 13, 2024: 17 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 8.6 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 8.6 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: pdfFactory is a pdf tool tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is pdfFactory safe to download?
- The file is served by fineprint.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6A4F4A96AF2BCE3E2D561A817C14307FB52125FA72A1F65825FFB65C0AF887F9· 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 17 versions ›17 versions over 2 years · about 8.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.35Latest | October 5, 2026 | 29.7 MB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 9.33 | September 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 9.32 | August 13, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 9.31 | July 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE32-bit EXE |
| 9.30 | July 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 9.25 | April 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 9.24 | March 6, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 9.23 | February 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXEARM64 EXE32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id FineprintSoftware.pdfFactory -epdf935std.exe /quiet /reboot=0Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- FinePrint Software
- Category
- PDF tools
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 9.35
- Released
- October 5, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 14, 2024
- Versions listed
- 17
- Updates / year
- 8.6
- Website
- fineprint.com
- winget ID
- FineprintSoftware.pdfFactory
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Frequently asked questions
Is pdfFactory free?
pdfFactory 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 pdfFactory safe to download?
The download comes from fineprint.com, 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 pdfFactory 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 pdfFactory be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does pdfFactory run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of pdfFactory?
The versions page lists all 17 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 13, 2024.
What are alternatives to pdfFactory?
wkhtmltox, Adobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit), NAPS2, PDF24 Creator and MiKTeX. The alternatives page compares them.
