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Convert PDF to DOC / DOCX in C#, VB, and Java

Posted on 2021-02-03 by Gabriel Smith

There are many reasons why you might want to convert to or from a PDF document. Perhaps you need to make a PDF editable or text searchable. Or maybe you would prefer a PDF to be a DOC or DOCX … Continue reading →

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Tutorial: Print to Any Type of File Using the Virtual Printer Driver

Posted on 2020-10-12 by Gabriel Smith

With a global focus on optimizing paperless office systems, virtual printing solutions have never been in higher demand. A Virtual Printer is a simulated device that simulates a physical printer but instead of printing on paper, it gives access to … Continue reading →

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Improve UX and Workflows with the Document Analyzer SDK

Posted on 2020-08-19 by Gabriel Smith

The LEADTOOLS Document Analyzer is an innovative new library that intelligently finds and acts upon information in unstructured documents and images. The Document Analyzer handles what was once mundane and tedious manual work as it automatically sifts through data to … Continue reading →

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Tutorial: Convert Video to HEVC/H.265 and AVC/H.264 in C++

Posted on 2020-05-12 by Gabriel Smith

The two most commonly used video compressions are AVC (H.264) and HEVC (H.265). The majority of HD broadcasting, video sharing, mobile streaming, and digital surveillance use either an H.264 or H.265 video compressor. We all remember saving videos to our … Continue reading →

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Tutorial: Extract Image Info with the CodecsImageInfo Class

Posted on 2020-04-28 by Gabriel Smith

Like people, images are all different. Even though some images may look the same, there can be hidden information within the properties that make them unique. Perhaps you find yourself currently in a workspace that is going paperless and need … Continue reading →

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