pdfChip automatically generates PDF files from HTML templates and incoming data in production environments, while fully supporting advanced print features.
pdfChip is designed for production environments where PDF files need to be generated automatically from templates and incoming data. In these workflows, speed alone is not sufficient: the resulting PDF files must be reliable, repeatable, and suitable for print production without manual intervention.
pdfChip converts HTML, CSS, and JavaScript directly into production-quality PDF files. By relying on standard web technologies, it avoids the need for custom templating languages while allowing precise control over layout and logic through JavaScript. The generated PDFs fully support advanced print features, including CMYK and spot colors, ICC-based color management, PDF/X standards, transparency, and overprint. An integrated barcode engine supports the generation of more than 100 barcode types.
Easy to learn and use
pdfChip has a low entry level, as the command-line interface is clear and easy-to-learn. There is no need to learn custom XML or XSL-FO based template syntax. You get a comprehensive user documentation and tutorial, which guarantees a quick learning curve.
Advanced support for professional publishing, print, document exchange and archival features
pdfChip is ideal for imposition or composition of multiple PDFs. Textbook creation and scientific publishing can take advantage of MathML support, a specification for mathematical formulas and scientific content on web pages. Furthermore, pdfChip allows for the generation of more than 100 different types of barcodes, such as 1D codes or QR codes. Full styling is possible through the use of CSS. Even advanced techniques, such as bar width reduction, are fully supported.
