CC PDF Converter

Summary

CC PDF Converter was a free and open-source program that allowed users to convert documents into PDF files on Microsoft Windows operating systems, while embedding a Creative Commons license.[1][2] The application leveraged RedMon and Ghostscript and was licensed under the GNU GPL.

CC PDF Converter
Developer(s)Cogniview
Stable release
0.9.0.0 / November 18, 2012; 11 years ago (2012-11-18)
Written inC++
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
Available inEnglish
TypePDF generator
LicenseGNU GPL

A 2013 review in PC World gave the software 4 out of 5 stars.[2]

CC PDF Converter included Razoss Bar (RazossInstaller_cogniview.exe), a closed source toolbar that is installed by default (tested version 0.9.0.0).

CC PDF Converter is no longer available from the original developer (Cogniview).[a]

In 2018, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs designated the software as divest.[3] Since January 2019, the VA designation has been unapproved.[4]

See also edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ The previously published URL for the software,
    https://www.cogniview.com/cc-free-pdf-converter
    forwards to a different Cogniview product.

References edit

  1. ^ Softpedia (2009). "CC PDF Converter". Retrieved 28 October 2009.
  2. ^ a b ONeill, Mark (2013). "Review: CC PDF Converter protects your work with Creative Commons licenses". PC World. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  3. ^ "CC PDF Converter (2018)". VA Technical Reference Model v 22.4 (oit.va.gov). Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  4. ^ "CC PDF Converter (2022)". www.oit.va.gov. Retrieved 8 May 2022.