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Description
The Apache PDFBox® library serves as a versatile open-source tool in Java for managing PDF documents. This project facilitates the creation of new PDFs, as well as the modification of existing ones and the extraction of content from those documents. Additionally, Apache PDFBox features a variety of command-line utilities that enhance its functionality. Released under the Apache License v2.0, this library allows users to extract Unicode text from PDFs, split a single PDF into multiple files, or combine several PDFs into one. It also enables the extraction of data from forms or the filling of PDF forms, along with validating PDF files according to the PDF/A-1b standard. Users can print PDFs via the standard Java printing API, create new PDFs from scratch that include embedded fonts and images, and save PDFs as image files like PNG or JPEG. Furthermore, the library offers the capability to digitally sign PDF documents, enhancing their authenticity and security. It's important to note that users should review the export control information concerning the encryption features provided by Apache PDFBox for compliance with regulations.
Description
PDFCreator automates document output in Windows-based business environments, covering the whole creation pipeline from conversion to delivery. It converts print output from any application into PDF, JPG, PNG, or TIF via a virtual printer, so existing workflows don’t need to change.
Businesses use PDFCreator to streamline repetitive document tasks: output is captured, formatted, named, secured, and routed according to configurable profiles. Typical use cases include automated report generation, batch processing of large document sets, and compliant document delivery in regulated industries.
Key capabilities include encryption, password protection, digital signatures, watermarking, MSI-based deployment, Group Policy support, and centralized profile management. It works with Word, Excel, browsers, ERP platforms, and essentially any Windows application that can print.
PDFCreator is available as a free edition for individual, non‑commercial use, alongside three paid editions tailored to business, terminal server, and broader enterprise deployments.
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Free Version
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PDFCreator is available in four editions to match your deployment needs.
PDFCreator Free covers core PDF creation for individual, non-commercial use only.
PDFCreator Professional is built for business workstations, adding COM interface, scripting, Group Policy support, License Server, and MSI deployment. Starting at EUR 29.75 per workstation per year, with volume discounts available.
PDFCreator Terminal Server supports unlimited users per server in Remote Desktop environments, with all Professional features optimized for centralized use. EUR 499.80 per server per year.
PDFCreator Server is designed for high-volume, centralized PDF creation and management, with multi-threading, centralized settings, CS-Script, and License Server support, and MSI package. EUR 1606.50 per server per year.
PDFCreator Free covers core PDF creation for individual, non-commercial use only.
PDFCreator Professional is built for business workstations, adding COM interface, scripting, Group Policy support, License Server, and MSI deployment. Starting at EUR 29.75 per workstation per year, with volume discounts available.
PDFCreator Terminal Server supports unlimited users per server in Remote Desktop environments, with all Professional features optimized for centralized use. EUR 499.80 per server per year.
PDFCreator Server is designed for high-volume, centralized PDF creation and management, with multi-threading, centralized settings, CS-Script, and License Server support, and MSI package. EUR 1606.50 per server per year.
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
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iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
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Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Apache Software Foundation
Founded
1999
Country
United States
Website
pdfbox.apache.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
pdfforge
Founded
2009
Country
Germany
Website
www.pdfforge.org/pdfcreator
Product Features
Annotations
Convert to PDF
Digital Signature
Encryption
Merge / Append
PDF Reader
Watermarking
Product Features
Annotations
Convert to PDF
Digital Signature
Encryption
Merge / Append
PDF Reader
Watermarking
PDF Editors
Access Controls / Permissions
Annotations
Commenting / Notes
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Customizable Branding
Delete Pages
Electronic Signature
Forms Management
Full Text Search
Merge / Append
Offline Access
Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
Rearrange Pages
Rotate Pages
Watermarking