GemBox.Pdf

GemBox.Pdf is a .NET component developed by GemBox Ltd. that allows developers to read, merge, split, and manipulate PDF files from their .NET applications. According to the vendor, this tool is suitable for businesses of all sizes, ranging from small enterprises to large corporations. It is commonly used by software developers, IT professionals, document management professionals, legal services, and financial services industries.

Key Features

Standalone .NET Component: GemBox.Pdf is a standalone .NET component that enables direct PDF file manipulation within .NET applications. According to the vendor, it does not rely on any third-party software or external dependencies, making it easy to deploy and use.

Multiple Platforms: GemBox.Pdf supports various platforms, including .NET, .NET Core, .NET Framework, Mono, and Xamarin. The vendor claims that this allows developers to develop and deploy applications on multiple platforms without compatibility issues.

Fast Performance: According to the vendor, GemBox.Pdf offers fast performance, enabling efficient reading and writing of PDF files. It is said to handle large PDF files with ease and perform operations such as creating multiple small files in less than a second.

Security: GemBox.Pdf provides security features such as encryption and digital signatures. The vendor states that PDF files can be encrypted to protect their contents, and digital signatures can be applied using local, web, or hardware-based methods.

Content Manipulation: GemBox.Pdf allows developers to manipulate the content of PDF files, including editing page content such as text and images. It also supports working with annotations such as form fields and links, offering customization and enhancement options.

High Quality: According to the vendor, GemBox.Pdf ensures high-quality rendering and printing of PDF files. It supports medium trust environments and provides features such as adding watermarks, headers, and footers to PDF pages.

Convert PDF Files to Image and XPS Formats: GemBox.Pdf enables the conversion of PDF files to various image formats, including PNG, JPEG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, and WMP. It also supports converting PDF files to XML Paper Specification (XPS) format.

View PDF Files in WPF Applications: GemBox.Pdf allows the display of PDF files in Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) applications. Developers can use the GemBox.Pdf component to load and view PDF files within their WPF applications.

Print PDF Files: According to the vendor, GemBox.Pdf provides functionality to print PDF files directly from .NET applications. It allows printing PDF documents to the default printer or specifying a specific printer connected to the machine.

Merge PDF Files: GemBox.Pdf allows the merging of multiple PDF files into a single PDF file. Developers can clone pages from different PDF files and combine them into one document.