I often convert documents to PDF using Mac OS's built-in print-to-PDF functionality. I usually want to save the PDF to the same folder as the original, and I often have this folder open in Finder.
It turns out that you can create "PDF Services" that appear in the print-to-PDF menu with Automator. Using a little bit of AppleScript, I created a PDF Service that will print-to-PDF and save in the folder open in the top-most Finder window.
To get this, download and unzip this zip file. Run the .workflow file that's inside the zip and choose "Install", or you can manually install it by adding the .workflow file to your ~/Library/PDF Services folder.
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