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- Language Multilingual, German
- Editions Windows
- Language Multilingual, German
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- Language Multilingual, German
- Editions Windows
- Language Multilingual, German
- Licence type OEM
- Editions Windows
- Language Multilingual, German
- Editions Windows & macOS
- Language Multilingual, German
Buying utility software
A PDF invoice that needs to be signed and returned. A computer that has become noticeably sluggish after three years. An engineering drawing, a data archive on disc. Such tasks crop up regularly in day-to-day work, but do not fit into either an Office suite or a security package. Anyone buying utility software is therefore not looking for an all-round programme, but for a specialised tool for a clearly defined task.
The range is divided into four areas: CAD programmes for technical drawing and design, PDF converters and PDF creators for working with documents, burning software for optical media, and system optimisation for maintenance and performance under Windows.
The programmes are from Adobe, Ashampoo and Corel and are all offered as perpetual licences: once purchased, they can be used permanently in the version acquired. You will receive the licence details digitally via email, so installation and activation are possible immediately after purchase. These tools are used on individual workstations as well as in administration, technical departments, clubs and home offices.
Create, edit and convert PDF documents
Hardly any other file format is as prevalent in business as PDF: quotations, invoices, contracts, forms and manuals are sent and archived in this format. A free viewer is all you need to read them. However, as soon as you need to edit content, merge pages, fill in forms or sign documents, your workstation requires a full-featured PDF programme.
Adobe Acrobat 2020 as a perpetual licence
Adobe developed the PDF format, so Acrobat is closely tailored to it. For more demanding document work, Adobe Acrobat Pro 2020 is available for Windows; the same edition is also available as a version for macOS. Adobe Acrobat Standard 2020 for Windows covers the standard tasks of everyday office work. Which edition is right for you depends on how extensively you need to edit documents – it’s worth taking a look at the feature set of each edition before purchasing.
Ashampoo PDF Pro 5: a streamlined Windows alternative
Not every workstation needs the full range of features offered by a professional suite. Ashampoo PDF Pro 5 is aimed at users who regularly edit PDF files but without complex approval processes: adjusting text, sorting pages, merging documents and converting them to other formats. The programme runs on Windows and is also supplied as a perpetual licence.
System optimisation: maintaining Windows rather than reinstalling it
A Windows computer rarely becomes slow overnight. It accumulates clutter: remnants of uninstalled programmes, redundant autostart entries, temporary files, and orphaned entries in the registry. Ashampoo WinOptimizer 28 brings together maintenance and analysis tools for Windows in a single interface – from system cleanup and the management of start-up programmes and services to analyses of the system’s condition. For older workstations, this is often the first step before purchasing a new machine.
Those wishing to purchase maintenance and protection together will find both in the bundle comprising WinOptimizer 28 and Bitdefender Total Security. We list dedicated security and backup solutions separately in the ‘Antivirus & Backup’ category.
CAD and burning software: two specialist tools in our range
CorelCAD 2023 for 2D drafting and 3D design
CorelCAD 2023 is designed for technical drawing and design: floor plans, components, manufacturing documentation and technical documentation. The software is available for Windows and macOS, which facilitates collaboration in mixed-platform teams. With a perpetual licence, the version remains valid for as long as it meets the project requirements. Creative tasks outside the scope of design are covered in the Graphics & Design category.
Ashampoo Burning Studio 27 for CD, DVD and Blu-ray
Optical media have largely disappeared from everyday life – but are still in use in archives, workshops, medical practices and public bodies. Ashampoo Burning Studio 27 burns data, music and video discs, creates copies and makes backups on CD, DVD or Blu-ray. Where documents need to be handed over on physical media or stored long-term, this sort of application remains the ideal tool.
Acrobat Standard or Acrobat Pro – what’s the difference?
The most common question in this category concerns the two Acrobat editions. The following overview sets out the key distinguishing features:
| Criterion | Adobe Acrobat Standard 2020 | Adobe Acrobat Pro 2020 |
| Platform | Windows | Windows or macOS, depending on the licence selected |
| Licence model | Perpetual licence for the 2020 version | Perpetual licence for the 2020 version |
| Key features | Create, edit, merge and sign PDFs | plus tasks with more demanding requirements for verification, output and document protection |
| Typical use | Individual office and administrative workstations running Windows | Departments with established PDF workflows, mixed Windows and Mac teams |
| Things to consider before purchasing | Is the standard feature set sufficient for day-to-day tasks? | Is the Mac version required, and what additional features are needed? |
Both editions are perpetual licences and do not tie you to a fixed term. If it is unclear which features are actually needed, it helps to compare the specific work steps: those who mainly compile, complete and sign documents will generally find the Standard Edition sufficient. Those who need to review documents, prepare them for printing or permanently delete content should check the feature set of the Pro Edition.
Windows, macOS or both – the platform question before purchasing
Utilities are more often tied to a specific operating system than large software suites, so it’s worth checking the platform before ordering. The Ashampoo programmes in this category – PDF Pro 5, WinOptimizer 28 and Burning Studio 27 – are Windows applications. CorelCAD 2023 is available for Windows and macOS. With Acrobat Pro 2020, you choose between the Windows or macOS version at the time of purchase; we stock Acrobat Standard 2020 for Windows. For older computers, you should also check the manufacturer’s system requirements, particularly the supported version of Windows or macOS.
Which solution suits which need?
The following overview will help you get a basic idea of which tool is typically suitable for which situation:
- Office and administrative workstations: Acrobat Standard 2020 for day-to-day handling of quotations, invoices and forms in PDF format.
- Mixed Windows and Mac teams: Acrobat Pro 2020 in the appropriate platform version, supplemented by CorelCAD 2023 for technical drawings.
- Small businesses, clubs and home offices: Ashampoo PDF Pro 5 as a streamlined solution for occasional PDF editing on Windows.
- Older or sluggish workstations: Ashampoo WinOptimizer 28 for optimisation and maintenance before purchasing new hardware.
- Engineering and design: CorelCAD 2023 for 2D drawings and 3D models on Windows and Mac workstations.
- Archiving and transferring data to storage media: Ashampoo Burning Studio 27 for backups to CD, DVD and Blu-ray.
- Maintenance and protection in one go: the bundle comprising WinOptimizer 28 and Bitdefender Total Security for individual computers.
Buy utilities & tools at LizenzDeals24
At LizenzDeals24, you can find utilities and tools for home users, the self-employed and businesses – from PDF software and system maintenance tools to CAD software. We deliver the licence details digitally, so you can start the installation straight away.
Your benefits with LizenzDeals24:
- genuine licences from Adobe, Ashampoo and Corel
- Digital provision of licence details via email
- Perpetual licences with no ongoing costs and no notice periods
- Purchase on invoice and account facilities for business customers
- Support with installation and activation, as well as with licence enquiries
Not sure which tool is right for your workplace? Our licensing advisory service will assess your needs and recommend the most suitable licence – call us on 02173 2643330 or use the contact form.
