Foxit will add Brotli compression to its PDF products, starting with reading support in Foxit PDF Reader and Editor in 2027. Brotli won’t become the default until enough PDF readers support it.
UPDF 3.0 combines core PDF tools, eSign management, and AI-assisted document understanding in one workflow.
PDF/A preserves how documents look, but what about their authenticity? To celebrate World Digital Preservation Day 2026, Andy Potter explores how PDF/A, C2PA, and records management work together to preserve trustworthy digital records.
iLovePDF introduces its MCP integration, enabling AI assistants to perform PDF tasks such as merging, compressing, converting, and OCR through natural-language requests, streamlining document workflows.
At SCCON 2026 in Berlin, axes4 and partners hosted a joint booth on accessibility. Talks from the State of Berlin and the German Federal Employment Agency showed how large administrations make PDFs accessible at scale.
PDF deserves first-class web-citizenship alongside HTML. Treating PDF as a core web format would facilitate better interoperability and accessibility to ensure a seamless experience for readers and AI alike. The existing collaboration between the W3C and PDF’s technical community should be deepened and extended.
callas software will showcase automated PDF validation, correction, and processing at INKISH.FLOW, November 3–5, at PROBO PRINT GmbH in Bad Hersfeld, Germany.
Drumlin Security uses BuildVu to convert protected PDFs into high-quality HTML5 for consistent browser viewing, preserving bookmarks and enabling fast keyword search.
PDF Week Incheon 2026 convened ISO TC 171 SC 2 working groups to advance key standards, including PDF/A-4, PRC, and XMP revisions, alongside accessibility and C2PA updates. Transitioning under new ISO directives, the committee celebrated leadership handoffs, notably welcoming Peter Wyatt as incoming SC 2 Chair following Leonard Rosenthol’s nine-year tenure.
As a member, you not only enjoy the benefits but also have the right to understand and access these advantages.