Bytescout PDF SDK

Bytescout PDF SDK stands out in the Office Tools category, specifically as a Document management solution. Developed by ByteScout, Inc, the latest version 1.16.64 offers a versatile set of features that cater to professional needs for managing PDF documents. Available for Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, and 11, this Shareware program allows users to create entirely new PDFs or modify existing ones with ease. Besides the latest release, previous versions like 1.8, 1.7, and 1.6 have consistently delivered reliable functionality.

With a full set of methods and properties housed under the Bytescout.PDFnamespace, the program facilitates the creation and editing of documents. It supports font embedding (Type1, TrueType) including Unicode, making it an ideal tool for text modification. Users can incorporate PNG, JPEG, TIFF, JBIG2, CCITT Fax images, benefitting from various image compression modes.

Security is another strong point, offering document permissions and 128-bit AES encryption to keep documents protected. The built-in EMF to PDF conversion engine adds a layer of convenience, especially for EMF images generated by virtual printers. Users can change security settings of PDFs, including removing document protection, which is useful in diverse scenarios.

Another noteworthy feature is the ability to handle produced PDFs in memory, eliminating the necessity for temporary files. This allows for on-the-fly generation directly into a memory stream—a feature ideal for web applications (requires additional Web License). The program also supports the splitting, merging, and extracting of pages from PDFs, making it a robust document management solution.

Pros:

• Creating and modifying PDFs: Ideal for both new and existing documents.
• Security features: Offering 128-bit AES encryption and document permissions.
• Image and font support: Various image formats and font embeddings are supported.

Cons:

• Requires additional web license: For some advanced functionalities like memory stream generation.
• Shareware License: Not completely free to use.

Overall, Bytescout PDF SDK is a comprehensive tool with powerful features. Users can download the software for a trial and explore its extensive capabilities in document management.

It is not possible to confirm if there is a free download for this software available on the developer's website. According to the results of the Google Safe Browsing check, the developer's site is safe. Despite this, we recommend checking the downloaded files with any free antivirus software.

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