What can TX Text Control do with PDF documents?

TX Text Control can create, import, edit, convert, search, sign, and archive PDF documents. It supports automated document generation as well as interactive browser-based workflows.

When should I use TX Text Control for PDF processing?

Use it when PDF generation or processing is part of a business application, such as reporting, contracts, invoices, forms, document management, or compliance workflows.

Can I create PDFs from Word-compatible templates?

Yes. Create reusable DOCX-compatible templates, merge JSON, XML, or IEnumerable data, and export pixel-perfect PDF or PDF/A documents.

Which PDF standards are supported?

TX Text Control supports PDF output as well as PDF/A variants for long-term archiving. PDF/UA accessibility workflows are also supported.

Can I convert PDFs to Word documents?

Yes. PDF documents can be imported, processed, and converted to other document formats, including Microsoft Word-compatible formats.

Can I create fillable PDF forms?

Yes. Create text fields, checkboxes, drop-down lists, and date pickers, pre-fill known values, and extract completed form data for further processing.

Can I digitally sign PDF documents?

Yes. PDF and PDF/A documents can be digitally signed with X.509 certificates, including PFX, DER CER, and Base64 CER certificate files.

Can PDF/A-3 attachments be processed?

Yes. Applications can embed and extract XML and other files in PDF/A-3 documents, including electronic invoice workflows such as ZUGFeRD.

Does PDF processing require Microsoft Office?

No. TX Text Control uses its own document engine and does not require Microsoft Word or Microsoft Office automation on the server.

Which platforms can host PDF processing?

TX Text Control integrates with .NET applications and can be deployed on Windows or Linux, in Docker containers, and in cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure.

Which formats can be used as input and output?

Depending on the workflow, applications can work with DOCX, DOC, RTF, TX, HTML, Markdown, PDF, PDF/A, and PDF/UA documents.

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