Version History

Version 5.3 (August 29, 2011)

The toolbar for Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is now compatible with 64-bit versions of these programs.
Converted target files save faster than ever.
Universal Document Converter API for developers is optimized.
Includes fixes for issues with toolbar for MS Office programs that were caused by Microsoft Office API.

Version 5.2 (February 2, 2011)

A quick document conversion toolbar has been implemented that automatically plugs into MS Office applications. The toolbar has three buttons for one-click conversion of the current document to PDF, JPEG, or TIFF. The fourth button on the toolbar makes it easy to convert documents using custom settings such as output file format, watermark options, etc.
A new feature has been added to convert documents into regular PDF files that are not PDF/A and are not password-protected. This is needed to enable users to edit PDFs in Acrobat Pro using the Advanced Editing toolbar.
An issue has been resolved that sometimes arose as the Universal Document Converter was being installed on hosts with a large number of printers (20 or more).
The product's public API underwent extensive re-development. Properties and methods of some of the API's interfaces as well as the type library name have been modified. The API functions now have improved performance.

Version 5.1 (March 2, 2010)

Implements full compatibility with Microsoft Windows 7.
Improves the interface between the virtual printer and the office productivity suite.
Improves network printing functionality.
Corrects problems discovered by product users.
Presents a program interface that has been localized in Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Dutch.

Version 5.0 (September 8, 2009)

Compatibility with 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows systems added
New version of the graphical interface implemented
Additional language localizations for the interface in Italian, French and Spanish
All PDF files created by Universal Document Converter meet the requirements of PDF/A standard
Added ability to password protect created PDF files
Added ability to create huge PDF files with sizes up to 10 GB
Added options to process a document while it is being converted: placing a watermark and changing page size
Maximum possible resolution for printing increased to 6000 DPI
New and completely redesigned API for developers
Possibility of network printing if print-server is in Log-Out mode
Added ability to completely automate installation of the program

Version 4.2 (September 17, 2007)

Improved performance for heavy loads (converting thousands of documents)
Corrected installation under Windows Vista (32 bit edition)
Significantly improved the printing quality of black and white documents in fast dithering mode
Improved compatibility with Microsoft Excel
Added a list of templates for managing the name of the destination folder and converting documents
Added the ability to install program on computers without disk C:
Added a Russian version of the program and a Russian web-site

Version 4.1 (April 1, 2006)

The ability to export into large graphic files over 2 GB
An enhanced list of predefined page formats
Improved interaction between Universal Document Converter and Office applications
Silent activation for developers from COM interface
Support for Windows Vista
The elimination of minor bugs found in previous edition
Distributive file now digitally signed with Microsoft's Authenticode technology using a VeriSign Certificate for secure delivery over the Internet

Version 4.0 (October 1, 2005)

Now you can export your documents directly to PDF
Silent Installation enables enterprise users to automate the process of multiple copy installs
A new activation system assists you to make sure that you use a genuine copy of the software
The program interface and 'Getting Started' guide are available now in German

Version 3.2 (May 23, 2005)

Windows 2000/2003 Terminal Services and Windows XP Remote Desktop are now supported
The set of parameters available on Universal Document Converter settings panel has been expanded
The program now has additional options for being controlled via COM-interface (for developers)
The newly added PrintConductor utility lets you use Universal Document Converter in batch mode
New and reviewed Tutorials and Developer Solutions are available
A new site www.print-driver.de was launched for our German customers

Version 3.1 (November 11, 2004)

Added feature allowing to install and use Universal Document Converter as a network printer

Version 3.0 (September 12, 2004)

New concept of user interface has significantly shortened the time required for studying the program
New image rendering technology has accelerated the processing time and enhanced the documents printing quality
New macros interpreter module has extended the abilities of automatic output file name generator
New COM interface along with Visual Basic and Visual C++ examples has substantially eased the use of Universal Document Converter in your applications

Version 2.7 (October 10, 2003)

Version 2.6 (June 24, 2003)

Version 2.5 (April 18, 2003)

Version 2.2 (March 11, 2002)

Version 2.0 (October 22, 2001)

Version 1.0 (July 18, 2001)