PDF Library Description
A PDF library to create, edit, display, and print Acrobat PDF documents. The PDF API is small and fast. It is easy to integrate into your projects and is written entirely in Java.
The API has been designed so you don't need to know the PDF specification in order to create PDFs. We hide as much of the gory details as possible but still give you almost complete control over the PDF itself. Where possible we re-use standard Java classes - for example the pages are stored in a java.util.List, which can be manipulated any way you like (so moving pages from one document to another is a breeze). This means an API which is smaller and easier to remember.
The Viewer Extension allows PDFs to be parsed and converted to bitmaps for display, to be saved as a bitmap image (e.g TIFF) or for printing. Although Java 5 theoretically supports printing PDFs out of the box, results are often poor and support for features like annotations, encrypted documents etc. is incomplete. Our PDF library fills this gap, giving consistent results for all PDFs.
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Adobe Acrobat is an all-in-one PDF productivity and e-signature platform and one of the leading enterprise document platforms that scales for global teams — designed to simplify document creation, editing, collaboration, and protection. Users can edit text and images directly within PDFs, reorganize pages, and compare file versions to quickly identify changes. The software enables fast conversion between PDFs and common file formats such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and image files. Integrated e-signature capabilities allow businesses to collect legally binding signatures and track responses securely. With Acrobat Studio, Adobe Acrobat expands beyond core PDF and e‑signature tasks into an AI‑powered workspace for document insight, content creation, and collaboration.Acrobat AI Assistant adds intelligent document support by summarizing content, generating insights, and answering contextual questions with cited references. PDF Spaces creates a collaborative workspace where teams can centralize files, comments, and AI-driven guidance. Built-in protection tools safeguard documents with encryption, permissions, and redaction features. Mobile apps such as Acrobat Reader and Adobe Scan ensure access and editing capabilities from anywhere. Designed for individuals, students, and enterprises, Adobe Acrobat helps reduce document processing time and improve overall productivity.
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Mindee
Our APIs make it easy to automate document processing in your software. All APIs accept input documents (photo or PDF) and return a structured reply with all the information that you require. Instant processing ensures the best UX. High-quality results regardless of image quality. Get structured data, no post processing required. To make it easy for developers to create robust APIs that are ready to use, we apply state-of-the-art deep learning research to the field. Our algorithms find the relevant information in the image before reading it, unlike traditional OCR. This new paradigm breaks down the traditional OCR performance barriers in terms speed, accuracy, and robustness. No training, templates or setup required. Software developers can access our APIs through plug-and-play. An API-first platform, designed for developers. Developers get a free plan, with no credit card. Synchronous cloud-based APIs
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Pricing Starts At:
$850.00/one-time/user
Free Trial:
Yes
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API:
Yes, PDF Library has an API
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Company Details
Company:
Big Faceless Organization
Year Founded:
1998
Headquarters:
United Kingdom
Website:
bfo.com
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