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iText ^® is a library that allows you to create and manipulate PDF documents. It enables developers looking to enhance web- and other applications with dynamic PDF document generation and/or manipulation.

Developers can use iText to:

Serve PDF to a browser
Generate dynamic documents from XML files or databases
Use PDF's many interactive features
Add bookmarks, page numbers, watermarks, etc.
Split, concatenate, and manipulate PDF pages
Automate filling out of PDF forms
Add digital signatures to a PDF file

iText is available in Java as well as in C#.

iText Summit

Did you miss our summit on March 29th, 2012?
Don't worry, we have captured all talks on video!

Watch and download every presentation online.

Community

The iText library is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License version 3. Please read the terms of use before downloading iText.

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Commercial

You can be released from the requirements of the AGPL by purchasing a commercial license. Buying such a license can be mandatory as soon as you develop commercial activities.

Documentation: iText in Action

iText in Action, Second Edition offers an introduction and a practical guide to iText and the internals of PDF. This book lowers the learning curve and, through numerous innovative and practical examples, unlocks the secrets hidden in Adobe's PDF Reference.

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iText: one of the world's leading PDF libraries

Who's using iText?

Two examples of companies that are using iText:

DHL

When you receive a package from abroad you often have to pay for "COLLECT FREIGHT CHARGE", "COLLECT DUE AGENT",... expenses. You get an invoice with "CREDIT TERMS 15 DAYS". Ever wondered how these invoices are created? I received one in the PDF format, and yes, when I checked the producer it was... iText. What else?

Janssen Pharmaceutica

Janssen Pharmaceutica, a division of Johnson & Johnson, is one of the most innovative pharmaceutical companies in the world. Their research and development centre develops products for a wide range of disease areas, such as mental disorders, neurological problems, infectious diseases, immunological disorders, cancer, and cardiovascular and metabolic conditions. Documents are very important in this sector, which is why Janssen Pharmaceutica is using iText in different applications that involve the use of PDF.

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iText Summit: the videos

After publishing the promo-movie, we finally finished processing the videos of the talks.

published on 2012-05-08
3 differences between OS and commercial software

Mark Stephens explains what are in his opinion the three main differences between the Open Source and commercial software. A must-read for everyone considering to use iText without purchasing a commercial license.

published on 2012-04-13
iText in 7 short demos

The East Bay Java User Group meetup has been rescheduled. It will take place on Monday April 26th. Go to the registration page.

published on 2012-04-10

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