PDFlib PLOP is a software designed for PDF Linearization, Optimization and Privacy with features such as compression, object streams optimization, and digital signature integration.
One of the primary functionalities of PDFlib PLOP is Linearization, which enables a more direct user experience when accessing PDF files over the internet. It allows faster delivery by a webserver and faster access by the user as the document's first parts (pages) can already be displayed on screen while the rest of the file is transmitted in the background.
PDFlib PLOP also provides powerful Optimizations for PDF files by removing redundant objects, unnecessary embedded fonts, images, and ICC color profiles to reduce file size significantly. This feature makes the files easier to handle in high-volume environments without affecting the content or quality of the document.
The Security feature of PDFlib PLOP is one of its remarkable features. It can encrypt/decrypt PDF files using master and user passwords, add or remove permission settings, and query information about the security status of the document. However, PLOP does not allow access to protected documents without the correct password.
Using PDFlib PLOP is easy with its Command Line & Programming Library. It is available both as a programming library and a command-line tool for batch operations. PLOP is a standalone tool that does not require third-party software for reading, processing, or writing PDF files. PLOP can be deployed on a server, is fully thread-safe and has been engineered for heavy server usage.
PDFlib PLOP can accept all PDF versions, including PDF 1.5, and has been tested against thousands of PDF input files. It is very fast, depending on the type and amount of page contents, PLOP encrypts and/or linearizes several 100 pages (documents with many large images and fonts) up to several 1000 pages per second (text-centric documents) on a P4, 2 GHz.
PDFlib PLOP requires a license key to be fully deployed. However, it can be used without a license key for testing purposes. PLOP is available on many platforms and for several programming environments.
In conclusion, PDFlib PLOP is an application that provides its users with advanced features for PDF Linearization, Optimization, and Security. It is a very versatile tool that can enhance the performance and functionality of PDF files while maintaining the quality and content of the documents.
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