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JPedal toolset includes a PDF Inspector that lets Java developers browse COS object trees, view XRef tables and compressed XRef streams, and set breakpoints to single-step through the PostScript commands inside a PDF content stream. It is the only free Java PDF inspector with stream-level debugging.

A woman does pull-ups on a bar in a gym. The back of her T-shirt displays a PDF 2.0 logo.

A brief summary of how the new features introduced in PDF 2.0 features translate into practical benefits across industries such as publishing, accessibility, engineering, geospatial analysis, and secure document workflows.

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How PDFix uses callas technology to deliver reliable PDF/UA compliance.

PDF Library optimization

BFO PDF Library 2.29.5 is a substantial release featuring major memory optimizations, improved right-to-left text support, enhanced PDF/UA validation, and better PDF-to-HTML conversion. Despite being a point release, it includes more than 27,000 lines of changes and delivers meaningful improvements in performance, accessibility, and document processing.

PDF4WCAG New Release 1.10

Dual Lab announces the release of PDF4WCAG Accessibility Checker 1.10, introducing usability enhancements, expanded localization support, and new document inspection panels.

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From untagged content and incorrect reading order to inaccessible forms and missing alternative text, PDF accessibility issues can create barriers for users of assistive technology. Learn about the most common challenges and how they affect document accessibility.

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callas software today announced a new nesting technology module designed for OEM partners building automated print and production workflows.

iLovePDF's new Smart range mode splits PDFs by content and intent rather than page numbers, using AI to divide files by invoice number, patient ID, chapter, or a custom prompt

iLovePDF’s new Smart range mode splits PDFs by content and intent rather than page numbers, using AI to divide files by invoice number, patient ID, chapter, or a custom prompt

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iLovePDF has launched PDF Forms, a single tool to fill, build, and edit fillable PDFs — with AI that detects fields on flattened and scanned documents, turning static files into standards-based interactive PDFs in seconds.

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Digital transformation has changed how organizations create, distribute, and manage information, but has not eliminated the need for the “OG hard copy” document.

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