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Crawford Technologies' Digital Transform Engine Version 5.9 Delivers Enhanced Operation Speeds

Crawford Technologies’ DTE Version 5.9 delivers enhanced operational speed and simplified high-volume communications workflows.

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ReadyPDF Prepress Console transforms print production by centralizing file preparation, validation, and correction workflows. This comprehensive platform automates routine tasks, ensures color accuracy, and provides real-time visibility across all prepress operations. Teams benefit from intelligent automation, seamless integration, and collaborative tools that reduce errors while accelerating turnaround times.

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Developers evaluating HTML to PDF libraries have specific compliance and accessibility requirements. Sales teams who understand PDF/UA and PDF/A can engage consultatively, recommending the right solution rather than simply pitching features.

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Discover our new PDF merch shop! Order branded apparel and accessories for delivery worldwide.

A PDF icon made of silk, with Chinese text which translates to "Document Management Portable Document Format Part 2: PDF 2.0".

An initiative to translate PDF 2.0 (ISO 32000-2) into Chinese aims to expand digital document interoperability and advance the PDF ecosystem with developers whose first language is Chinese.

Adobe PDF Library Update: Powerful new OCR Capability for C++ Developers

The new update adds powerful C++ OCR tools, enabling seamless image-to-searchable-PDF conversion with new APIs and an OCR plugin.

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The third release of Techniques for Accessible PDF includes an initial set of techniques for Lists; 15 new pass techniques and 10 new failure examples.

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As we recognize the 20th anniversary of PDF/A-1 we celebrate more than a technical specification, we recognize it as a promise of reliable long-term access to our digital heritage.

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PDF/A has become the gold standard for preserving digital documents, ensuring they remain readable and reliable for decades. OctoPDF makes it easy for anyone to validate these files for free and with complete accuracy.

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