Image PDF SDK/ActiveX Plug-In
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The Image PDF SDK/ActiveX plug-in enables the conversion from different image formats to the popular PDF (Adobe Portable Document Format) file format. Using the PDF SDK/ActiveX plug-in, any color or monochrome image type supported by the Black Ice imaging toolkits can be converted into image PDF format. The current release includes 1-bit, 8-bit color, 8-bit grayscale and 24-bit color support.

Requires Image SDK/ActiveX, included in Document Imaging SDK/ActiveX

PDF Plug-in


    The Image PDF SDK/ActiveX plug-in provides easy to use, high level functions, which can be easily integrated into any new or existing application. Since it includes both a DLL and an OCX, PDF read and write capabilities can be accessed with a variety of programming languages, including C/C++, C#, VB .NET and more.

    The Image PDF SDK/ActiveX plug-in includes several sample applications with full source code. These sample applications demonstrate how to create and display image PDF files and can be used as a starting point for most applications.

    UNICODE file name support

    UNICODE file name support ensures the usability of foreign languages and special characters in the filenames when using the Black Ice Image PDF SDKs.

    64 bit support

    The Black Ice Image PDF SDK/ActiveX plug-in includes 64 bit support from Version 12.00. 64 bit support ensures that the benefits of 64-bit hardware is fully obtained.

    Image PDF Write/Generation

    The Image PDF SDK/ActiveX plug-in enables the conversion of any image formats supported by the Document Imaging SDK/ActiveX into the popular PDF (Adobe Portable Document Format) file format. Using the Image PDF SDK/ActiveX plug-in, any color or monochrome image type supported by the Black Ice imaging toolkits can be converted into image PDF format. Generated PDF files can be compressed using a variety of available compression methods, and can be single or multi-page.

    Image PDF Read/Display

    Application developers can create and display image PDF files within their own applications using the Image PDF SDK/ActiveX plug-in. The Image PDF SDK/ActiveX plug-in can display and decode image PDF files such as those created with the Image PDF SDK/ActiveX plug-in or any of the Black Ice PDF Printer Drivers. Developers can recall specific pages from a multi page image PDF file for display.

    Multiple bit depths supported

    The Image PDF SDK/ActiveX plug-in supports the following bit depths:

    • 1 bit
    • 8 bit
    • 8 bit grayscale
    • 24 bit

    Multiple compression methods supported

    The Image PDF SDK/ActiveX plug-in supports the following compression methods:

    • No compression, the image is embedded inside the file without any compression
    • CCITT for 1-bit images
    • JPEG compression
    • Runlength Compression
    • Flate Compression

    Requirement:

    Included in the Document Imaging SDK/ActiveX or available as an add-on to the Image SDK/ActiveX.

    Supported Operating Systems

    Client

    Windows 11

    Windows 10

    Windows 8.1

    Windows 7

    Server

    Windows Server 2022

    Windows Server 2019

    Windows Server 2016

    Windows Server 2012 R2 / 2012

    Citrix XenApp / XenDesktop

    VMware Horizon + ThinApp

    VMware VCenter

    Microsoft RemoteApp

    Microsoft Hyper-V, Hyper-V VDI

    Pricing

    To purchase one of the development tools below, please complete and fax a copy of the associated license agreement to the Black Ice sales office. For ordering information, please click here.

    For the Image Processing Toolkits Product pricing please click here.

    To speak with a sales representative please call 561-757-4107 or email sales@blackice.com.

    Products Name License Agreement Purchase Online

    Image PDF PLUG-IN

    RUNTIME FREE

    Image SDK/ActiveX included in Document Imaging SDK/ActiveX

    Development License Agreement PDF Please Call

    Support Contracts

    Contract Type Description
    Maintenance Subscription
    Free product updates (patches) and future releases,
    and unlimited priority e-mail support for the period of the contract.
    Read and print the software Maintenance Agreement
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