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ActivePDF Server is an enterprise-grade PDF generation engine that automates the creation of high-quality, secure PDF documents at scale. Designed for backend systems and mission-critical workflows, it converts print streams, PostScript, PCL, XPS, and images into fully compliant PDFs with precision and speed. With features such as encryption, metadata control, bookmarks, and automated delivery via email or FTP, Server gives organisations complete control over their PDF output while ensuring performance, reliability, and seamless integration into existing applications.

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Overview

ActivePDF Server – Enterprise-Grade, High-Volume PDF Generation & Automation

ActivePDF Server is an advanced server-side PDF SDK designed for demanding, high-volume production environments. It enables seamless conversion of print streams, PostScript, PCL, XPS, or image formats into comprehensive PDFs programmatically. With extensive control over output specifications, security protocols, and integration options, ActivePDF Server supports the automation of document pipelines, backend infrastructure, and enterprise-level workflows.

Key Features & Capabilities

  • Print-to-PDF Integration – Effortlessly convert any printable output from Windows-based applications to PDF files.
  • Multi-format Conversion – Supports input from PostScript, PCL, XPS, and various image formats for conversion to PDF.
  • Standards Compliance – Generates ISO-compliant outputs such as PDF/A and PDF/X to meet archival and publishing requirements.
  • Security & Encryption – Implements AES and 128-bit or 40-bit encryption; offers granular access controls for printing, editing, copying, and more.
  • Output Control & Optimsation – Enables management of metadata, page dimensions, image downsampling, compression, bookmarks, and stamping.
  • Bookmark Management – Provides configurable bookmark properties for consistent and reliable navigation within documents.
  • API Options – Offers both COM and .NET APIs to facilitate smooth integration with existing software architectures.
  • Concurrent Processing – Processes multiple conversion jobs simultaneously through robust multithreaded performance.
  • Distribution & Delivery – Automates the distribution of generated PDFs via email or FTP as part of workflow operations.
  • Integration Friendly – Compatible with virtually any backend or legacy system capable of “printing” documents.

Why Choose ActivePDF Server for Your Enterprise?

  • High Performance & Scalability – Engineered for backend operations and large-scale production demands.
  • Automation & Workflow Efficiency – Integrates seamlessly with automated tasks, scheduled processes, and real-time document handling systems.
  • Control & Predictability – Comprehensive oversight of document processing, security measures, and output generation, ensuring transparency and reliability.
  • Secure & Standards Ready – Delivers secure, standards-compliant documents, including support for encryption and archival formats.
  • Developer Integration – Provides streamlined API-based embedding into current software ecosystems.

ActivePDF Server delivers dependable, secure, and fully controlled PDF conversion and production capabilities, tailored for enterprise settings and mission-critical applications.

 

Features

Print to PDF—Print to PDF directly from your Windows applications. If your application can print, you can easily integrate ActivePDF Server with only a few method calls.
.NET and COM APIs—Choose from a .NET native or COM API to quickly and easily integrate ActivePDF Server within your applications.
Document Conversion—Use ActivePDF Server's automated, server-based document conversion for: PostScriptToPDF, PCLToPDF, XPSToPDF, and ImageToPDF, with support for over 40 image formats.
Support for ISO Standards—Generate PDF/A or PDF/X from any printable source.
Multi-threading—Process PDF conversions simultaneously, without jobs waiting in a queue.
PDF Security—Secure your PDF documents with 40-bit, 128-bit and AES encryption and options, including password protection, disable printing, and prevent copying.
File Size Optimization—Control the size of your output files with settings that include image and file resolution.
Control of PDF Output—Control PDF page size, metadata, bookmarks, compression and output resolution.
Share Output PDFs—Send output PDFs via email and upload them via FTP on job completion.
Stamping and Watermarking—Add images or text to your output PDFs.
Overwrite Options—Append output to existing PDFs automatically.