Form2PDF is a UNIX PDF tool that can convert text files to PDF format with the option of adding an image in the background. It works as a standalone software.
Form2PDF is a powerful standalone UNIX PDF utility that converts text files to PDF with the added option of adding a background image or a form in the process. This innovative tool can also send the resulting PDF file as an email attachment using its built-in SMTP client, without depending on any other components.
One of the key features of Form2PDF is its support for SMTP authentication, which allows it to communicate with SMTP servers that require authentication. The tool currently supports authentication methods, including "login" and "plain." Users can specify their SMTP user and password using the --smtpuser and --smtppassword options.
With encryption and protection features, Form2PDF lets users lock PDF documents preventing access, ensuring document security. The locking of a document means that the contents are also encrypted. Form2PDF uses a 40-bit RC4 algorithm for encryption, which might not be as strong as the 128-bit algorithm available in later versions of Acrobat Reader, but it is backwards compatible down to Acrobat Reader 3.
The tool provides an option to specify an owner password using the --ownerpassword option, which when used together with --pdfprotectmask, protects the document from unauthorized editing or printing. Additionally, the --userpassword option forces users to enter a password before they can view and access the document. The --pdfprotectmask options works using a bitmask that indicates which operations are not allowed on the document, such as printing or modifying the document.
Another great feature of Form2PDF is that it is possible to send an email without a PDF conversion. The tool can be used as a simple SMTP client to send text messages and attachments of any type. Sending files in this way is easy, but it is not possible to convert a file and add other attachments within the same run. It can, however, be done in two steps.
Overall, Form2PDF is a useful tool that provides impressive functionalities and features. It is easy to use, and its security measures ensure users' sensitive information is protected. The tool's flexibility and compatibility make it a valuable asset to users working under UNIX environments.
One of the key features of Form2PDF is its support for SMTP authentication, which allows it to communicate with SMTP servers that require authentication. The tool currently supports authentication methods, including "login" and "plain." Users can specify their SMTP user and password using the --smtpuser and --smtppassword options.
With encryption and protection features, Form2PDF lets users lock PDF documents preventing access, ensuring document security. The locking of a document means that the contents are also encrypted. Form2PDF uses a 40-bit RC4 algorithm for encryption, which might not be as strong as the 128-bit algorithm available in later versions of Acrobat Reader, but it is backwards compatible down to Acrobat Reader 3.
The tool provides an option to specify an owner password using the --ownerpassword option, which when used together with --pdfprotectmask, protects the document from unauthorized editing or printing. Additionally, the --userpassword option forces users to enter a password before they can view and access the document. The --pdfprotectmask options works using a bitmask that indicates which operations are not allowed on the document, such as printing or modifying the document.
Another great feature of Form2PDF is that it is possible to send an email without a PDF conversion. The tool can be used as a simple SMTP client to send text messages and attachments of any type. Sending files in this way is easy, but it is not possible to convert a file and add other attachments within the same run. It can, however, be done in two steps.
Overall, Form2PDF is a useful tool that provides impressive functionalities and features. It is easy to use, and its security measures ensure users' sensitive information is protected. The tool's flexibility and compatibility make it a valuable asset to users working under UNIX environments.
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