PDFBox

PDFBox

Apache Software Foundation
PDFCreator

PDFCreator

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About

The Apache PDFBox® library is an open-source Java tool for working with PDF documents. This project allows the creation of new PDF documents, manipulation of existing documents and the ability to extract content from documents. Apache PDFBox also includes several command-line utilities. Apache PDFBox is published under the Apache License v2.0. Extract Unicode text from PDF files. Split a single PDF into many files or merge multiple PDF files. Extract data from PDF forms or fill a PDF form. Validate PDF files against the PDF/A-1b standard. Print a PDF file using the standard Java printing API. Create a PDF from scratch, with embedded fonts and images. Save PDFs as image files, such as PNG or JPEG and digitally sign PDF files. See also the export control information related to the encryption features included in Apache PDFBox.

About

PDFCreator automates document output for Windows-based business environments, handling the full creation pipeline from conversion to delivery. It converts print output from any application into PDF, JPG, PNG, or TIF using a virtual printer driver, with no changes to existing workflows required. Businesses use PDFCreator to automate repetitive document tasks: output is captured, formatted, named, secured, and routed based on configurable profiles. Use cases include automated report generation, batch document processing, and compliant document delivery in regulated industries. Key capabilities: encryption, password protection, digital signing, watermarking, MSI deployment, GPO support, and centralized profile management. Compatible with Word, Excel, web browsers, ERP systems, and any Windows print-enabled application. Available in a free edition for individual, non-commercial use and three paid editions for business, terminal server, and enterprise deployments.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Individuals and companies seeking an open source Java tool for working with PDF documents

Audience

IT professionals, operations teams, and businesses of all sizes looking to automate document workflows and eliminate manual PDF creation.

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

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Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

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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.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

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ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
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Overall 4.5 / 5
ease 4.5 / 5
features 4.1 / 5
design 4.3 / 5
support 4.0 / 5

Pros from Real Users

Pros

  • None. I found nothing useful in this product! I suggest you remove it from your site. It's a trap just a trap
  • I like that I can convert multiple files into one file so several pages can all be printed with one command. I publish a small newsletter that originates as a word document. Saving it as a PDF before printing (after all the rewrites and corrections have been made) prevents any errors from being made with erroneous keystrokes when printing. I once had several hundred copies print with an error before I started making the final proof available as a PDF.
  • Convenient, simple, excellent files.
  • Everything works great. I basically use it to store all my documents in PDF format especially documents that I don't want to be changed.
  • You must have it, all necessary PDF tools. There are shortcuts with the right mouse button, and many options to save the pdf file.
  • I can ensure that my papers in: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, jpg are received as it was sent, is an automated acknowledgment of receipt.
  • This program helps me in my volunteer capacities to send the occasional .PDF rather than WORD, because most folk can open a .PDF, but sometimes a WORD document will be distorted/corrupted when they try to print.
  • It is free, simple, easy to use and good quality output is obtained. It is helping a lot to all types of people who need pdf documents. Its a great app.
  • Been using it for a decade at work and home to keep copies of online documentation, receipts, anything I need a copy of and want to keep. It even names the file for you. You just point to the location.
  • Used for years. It works. Converts all my documents to PDF files in seconds. Like that I can name the file and file it where I choose.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Apache Software Foundation
Founded: 1999
United States
pdfbox.apache.org

Company Information

pdfforge
Founded: 2009
Germany
www.pdfforge.org/pdfcreator

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Categories

PDF Supported
PDF APIs Supported
PDF Merge Supported
PDF Printers Supported
PDF SDK Supported
PDF Splitters Supported

Categories

PDF Supported
PDF Compressors Supported
PDF Converters Supported
PDF Editors Supported
PDF Encryption Supported
PDF Merge Supported
PDF Printers Supported
PDF Redaction Supported
PDF Splitters Supported

PDF Features

Annotations Not Supported
Convert to PDF Supported
Digital Signature Supported
Encryption Supported
Merge / Append Supported
PDF Reader Not Supported
Watermarking Supported

PDF Editors Features

Access Controls / Permissions Not Supported
Annotations Not Supported
Commenting / Notes Not Supported
Compare Side-by-Side Not Supported
Customizable Branding Supported
Delete Pages Not Supported
Electronic Signature Supported
Forms Management Not Supported
Full Text Search Not Supported
Merge / Append Supported
Offline Access Supported
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Not Supported
Rearrange Pages Supported
Rotate Pages Supported
Watermarking Supported

Integrations

Dropbox Not Supported
Microsoft Outlook Not Supported
SmartUp ERP Supported
Thunderbird Not Supported

Integrations

Dropbox Supported
Microsoft Outlook Supported
SmartUp ERP Not Supported
Thunderbird Supported
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