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miPDFconvert is a virtual PDF printer for Windows developed by Wolfgang Mitterbucher, designed to convert printable output from any application into PDF format. Once installed, the software registers itself as a printer on the system, allowing users to select miPDFconvert as the print destination from any Windows application that supports printing. The resulting output is produced as a PDF document, which can then be handled in one of two ways: it can be handed automatically to a configurable target application, enabling streamlined, automated workflows in which generated PDFs are passed directly to a downstream program of the user's choosing, or it can be saved through a dialog, giving users manual control over where each document is stored. This dual-mode behavior makes the software suitable both for individual users who simply need a convenient print-to-PDF solution and for environments where PDF generation needs to feed into further processing steps. The software is based on clawPDF and mfilemon and uses Ghostscript for its PDF conversion functionality, building on established open components rather than a proprietary engine. The installer and binaries are Authenticode-signed, providing assurance regarding the integrity and origin of the distributed files. Falling into the category of document conversion and virtual printer utilities for the Windows platform, miPDFconvert addresses common use cases such as archiving documents in a portable format, generating PDFs from legacy applications that lack native export features, and integrating PDF creation into automated processing chains. The current version is 1.0.3, and the software has seen two versions released to date, indicating an early but maintained stage of development. Its combination of a familiar printer-based interface, configurable post-processing through a target application, and signed distribution files positions it as a practical tool for Windows users who require reliable, flexible PDF generation directly from the standard print dialog.
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