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PDFgear Android PDF editor

PDFgear introduced the Android version of its free PDF editor. With this release, PDFgear became the only free and AI-powered PDF editor that works on all mainstream platforms including Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.

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A list of PDF Association members’ free and commercial software that exposes the relationship between a PDF’s page content and tags.

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These new Techniques for Accessible PDF are designed to help software developers, document authors, and remediators create accessible PDF files that better meet the needs of users with disabilities.

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The latest JPedal version introduces new features including a PDF Optimizer, digital signatures, and embedded file extraction, along with improvements in font handling, annotations, and overall functionality, now supporting Java 17.

Datalogics New Release APDFL v18.0.5PlusP1e

Datalogics released the latest update to its Adobe PDF Library (APDFL), version 18.0.5PlusP1e, bringing a suite of enhancements and new features to developers, specifically those using Windows ARM64. This release introduces several key updates improving compatibility, functionality, and integration with modern development environments.

PDF Days Europe

We’re bringing back PDF Days by popular demand! Join the world’s PDF experts in Berlin this coming September for two intense days of presentations and networking.

Adobe Express Add-on Save as Press-ready PDF/X

pdfAssistant is excited to announce the launch of its first Adobe Express Add-On: Save as Press-Ready PDF/X. It will enhance workflows for designers and print professionals by facilitating the creation of high-quality, print-ready PDFs.

William Kilian, PDF Champion 2024

The PDF Association is now recognizing, on an annual basis, a single volunteer who has made major contributions to the development of PDF technology. In 2024, that person is William Kilian, of TargetStream Technologies.

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