✅ Best for: Batch conversions, preserving exact font metrics. This works if you can open the file in PageMaker (even trial version or old PC):
Install Ghostscript (free). Step 2: Download PM2PDF (abandonware script, search GitHub/Archive.org). Step 3: Run: pm2pdf input.pmd output.pdf
Install doPDF or CutePDF Writer (free virtual printer). Step 2: Open your PageMaker file. Step 3: File → Print → Select “doPDF” as printer. Step 4: Click Print → Save as PDF.
✅ Best for: Preserving original layout exactly as seen on screen.
LibreOffice Draw + Export to PDF. For exact reproduction: Print to doPDF from PageMaker itself. Want me to also explain how to batch-convert 100+ PageMaker files to PDF for free?
✅ Best for: Simple to medium-complexity PageMaker docs. If you love command lines or have complex files: