Average Ratings 0 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

No User Reviews. Be the first to provide a review:

Write a Review

Average Ratings 0 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

No User Reviews. Be the first to provide a review:

Write a Review

Description

FPDF is a PHP-based tool that enables the creation of PDF files directly through PHP, making it an alternative to the PDFlib library. The acronym FPDF stands for "free," indicating that it can be utilized and customized without restriction to meet various user requirements. This library functions without the need for additional PHP extensions, aside from Zlib for compression and GD for GIF functionality, and is compatible with PHP versions 5.1 and later, including PHP7 and PHP8. With a range of tutorials available, users can quickly learn to navigate FPDF effectively. Notably, FPDF supports the generation of documents in multiple languages beyond just Western European scripts, accommodating Central, Cyrillic, Greek, and Baltic languages, provided there are suitable TrueType or Type1 fonts available. Additionally, it offers support for UTF-8 encoding. While the document generation speed may not match that of PDFlib, it is still quite reasonable and sufficient for most applications unless specific document precision is required. This versatility makes FPDF a popular choice among developers looking for a straightforward PDF generation solution.

Description

A PDF represents a specific format for document files. It shares similarities with DOC files, as both formats can include text, hyperlinks, and images. Nevertheless, PDFs serve more as a fixed representation of a document, akin to a photograph, ensuring that the layout remains consistent across different platforms. This consistency is beneficial because a PDF created on a macOS device will maintain its appearance on a Windows system, as well as on smartphones and televisions. In contrast, DOC files lack this uniformity. However, one advantage of DOC files is their typically smaller file size, as they rely on the local system's resources, such as available fonts, when opened. PDFs can become quite hefty, particularly with numerous images embedded within. To address the file size issue, compression techniques can be applied to reduce the size of an existing PDF document. Ultimately, understanding the differences between these formats can help users choose the appropriate one for their specific needs.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

Screenshots View All

Screenshots View All

Integrations

PHP Yes 
Python Yes 

Integrations

PHP No 
Python No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

FPDF

Website

www.fpdf.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

PDF Compressor

Website

pdfcompressor.com

Product Features

PDF

Annotations No 
Convert to PDF No 
Digital Signature No 
Encryption No 
Merge / Append No 
PDF Reader No 
Watermarking No 

Product Features

Alternatives

Alternatives

PDFBox Reviews

PDFBox

Apache Software Foundation
Adobe PDF Library SDK Reviews

Adobe PDF Library SDK

Datalogics Inc.
novaPDF Reviews

novaPDF

Softland
Kingshiper PDF File Compressor Reviews

Kingshiper PDF File Compressor

Kingshiper Software