Best PDF APIs for Google Cloud Platform

The Aquaforest SDK is a robust set of tools designed for comprehensive PDF processing, offering features such as content extraction, the creation of searchable PDFs, and OCR capabilities powered by both its native engine and extended options from Canon IRIS, along with handwriting recognition via Google and Microsoft APIs. With an advanced PDF and barcode toolkit, it boasts high performance levels, capable of utilizing up to 64 cores for efficient processing. This SDK can effectively analyze PDF documents to automatically extract name/value pairs, facilitating a range of PDF manipulations including merging, attachment processing, content extraction, XMP metadata handling, and PDF/A validation, among others. The standard OCR engine included supports 23 languages and is available in all versions of the SDK, ensuring versatility for various applications. Furthermore, it provides seamless access to Google and Microsoft’s cloud OCR services, which is particularly advantageous for specific tasks such as recognizing handwritten text. Additionally, the SDK has the ability to read and interpret most common barcode formats, enhancing its utility in diverse document processing scenarios.