The latest Adobe PDF Library release adds flexible QR code generation, improved PDF/A-3 and PDF 2.0 file relationships, and enhanced control over embedded files for better compliance and workflow.
iText Suite 9.5 focuses on preparing for two upcoming additions to the PDF 2.0 specification: introducing support for Brotli compression of PDF streams, and post-quantum resilient algorithms for PDF digital signatures. There’s also improvements for PAdES signature profile validation and various enhancements and bug fixes for iText Core and the add-on modules.
pdfAssistant.ai adds PDF Linearization for fast web viewing, enabling instant page display, progressive loading, and smoother PDF delivery online.
UPDF for iOS, developed by Superace, is now live on Product Hunt, offering full-featured PDF editing, AI-assisted document workflows, and comprehensive file management directly on iPhone and iPad. Users can edit, summarize, convert, scan, sign, and manage PDFs and Zip files seamlessly on the go.
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The December 2025 JPedal release introduces advanced document assembly tools, including page normalisation, an automated Table of Contents, and an in-viewer Tools menu. These enhancements, paired with improved web exports and critical engine fixes, provide Java developers with a comprehensive toolkit for professional PDF standardisation.
The new product showcase helps users explore the variety of products and services provided by PDF Association members!
A pioneer in the customer communications management industry, Crawford Technologies celebrates 30 years as a leader in document accessibility technologies, document transformation and localization, workflow automation and cloud-based solutions for banks, insurers, healthcare payers, government entities, utilities and print services companies.
After 30 years of Deflate, PDFs are finally upgrading. Brotli will soon enter the PDF spec, delivering 15–25% smaller files with zero quality loss, using web-proven compression.
pdfAssistant.ai expands PDF optimization with AI-powered flattening of transparencies, layers, and annotations to ensure print-ready, secure, and consistent documents.