What is iText?
iText provides a versatile PDF engine written in Java and .NET that enables developers to integrate PDF functionalities into applications, processes, and products. The toolkit supports PDF generation from HTML templates, digital signatures, content redaction, OCR conversion, and compliance with modern standards like PDF 2.0, PDF/A, and PDF/UA.
The platform employs a dual-license model with both AGPL open-source and commercial licensing options. It includes specialized add-ons for enhanced functionality such as pdfHTML for HTML-to-PDF conversion, pdfCalligraph for multilingual support, pdfSweep for content redaction, and pdfXFA for dynamic form processing.
Features
- PDF Generation: Create PDF documents from scratch or HTML templates
- Document Manipulation: Split, merge, add content, watermarks, and stamps to PDFs
- Digital Signatures: Implement secure digital signatures with quantum-safe algorithms
- Content Redaction: Safely redact sensitive content using automated processes
- OCR Processing: Convert scanned files and images into searchable PDF documents
- Multilingual Support: Automatically detect writing systems and handle multiple languages
- Standards Compliance: Support for PDF 2.0, PDF/A for archiving, and PDF/UA for accessibility
- Blockchain Integration: Secure digital signatures by storing them in blockchain technology
Use Cases
- Automating invoice and statement generation as PDF documents
- Creating accessible PDF/UA compliant documents for universal accessibility
- Implementing digital signatures for contracts and legal documents
- Redacting sensitive information from PDF files for data protection
- Converting HTML content to professionally formatted PDF files
- Processing scanned documents into searchable PDF files using OCR
- Archiving digital documents with PDF/A compliance for long-term preservation
- Generating dynamic PDF forms and flattening XFA templates
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iText Uptime Monitor
Average Uptime
100%
Average Response Time
149 ms
