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  • SKU: ACTPDFDC


DocConverter transforms hundreds of file types to and from PDF with superior fidelity and consistent reproduction.

DocConverter transforms hundreds of file types to and from PDF with superior fidelity and consistent reproduction. Optional output to and validation of PDF/A ensures all documents will meet demanding standards-compliance requirements. Its simple to use and setup - watched folders can be shared across your network and, with the Sharepoint plug-in, enterprise integration is a snap.

DocConverter's built-in .NET and COM API allows you to use a single API call for on-the-fly conversion from your web application.

DocConverter was engineered from day one with built-in fault tolerance, redundancy and speed. It gives thee confidence to convert millions of documents a day and the peace of mind to go home today knowing it will be running tomorrow.


activePDF DocConverter - Features

Key Features:

  • Convert files to PDF: Convert user files directly to ISO standardscompliant PDF and PDF/A ?les. Existing PDF/A ?les can be validated to ensure compliance.
  • Convert PDFs to editable and image formats: Convert PDFs to editable formats (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, RTF, HTML, text) and image formats (TIFF, JPEG, BMP and PNG.)
  • Intelligent PDF support for MS Office files: Automatically convert headings, metadata, hyperlinks and more to PDF equivalents.
  • Network Watched Folders: Operates in batch mode via directory scanning for on-demand PDF conversion. Watched Folders are scanned allowing users to drag and drop ?les from the desktop to the server.
  • ToImageStitchPages: combines all the PDF pages into a single output image file, with the choice of stitching them together vertically or horizontally.
  • SetPDFSecurityAES: This method has a new parameter that allows you to select either 128-bit or 256-bit AES encryption.
  • UseSecureConnection: It allows you to use HTTPS for secure connections when working in the COM environment. Note: DocConverter's .NET connections use WCF, which is secure by default.
  • SetWordExportOptions: This method has a new parameter to select to bitmap fonts when they cannot be embedded.
  • SetTIFFConversionOptions: Use this method to specify whether or not to use the orientation and compression defined in the TIFF image files when converting TIFF image files to PDF.
  • SetPDFCompression: Turn this method on or off when, during PDF conversions, page objects and fonts are now compressed by default, resulting in output PDFs with smaller file sizes.
  • Delayed Queue Timer: Use it to delay DocConverter's start time for processing an input file in a Watch Folder. This can be used when converting very large files, it allows time for the Microsoft OS to finish copying in a file to the Watch Folder.

activePDF DocConverter - System Requirements

Software Requirements

The following software is required to successfully use DocConverter.

  • Windows Server 2008 (32- or 64-bit edition) OR
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 OR
  • Windows Server 2012R2
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 (If it is not detected, it will be installed automatically)

Optional Software Applications

  • (Recommended) Default converter: LibreOffice 4.2 (if not installed, DocConverter can install it automatically)
  • Install these applications if you want to use their native converters instead of the default converter:
    • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Publisher (DocConverter currently supports Versions 2007, 2010, or 2013)
    • Fuji Xerox DocuWorks Viewer Light 7.2.1 minimum
    • Corel WordPerfect, X5, X6 and X7 (WordPerfect 15, 16, 17)

Note: Install the applications before installing DocConverter.

Hardware Requirements

The minimum hardware requirements for DocConverter are:

  • 512 MB of RAM
  • 150 MB of hard disk space (for application)

Notes:

  • Additional hard disk space is needed to meet the requirements of the installed applications and the volume of files being processed.
  • ActivePDF does not officially support running DocConverter in a Remote Desktop Services (RDS), Terminal Services or Citrix environment.