Mapsoft PDF Hub
55+ professional PDF tools powered by the Adobe PDF Library — the same core engine behind Adobe Acrobat. Use free online or deploy on your own servers.
What is PDF Hub?
Mapsoft PDF Hub is a comprehensive PDF processing platform offering over 55 tools for converting, editing, securing, analysing, and optimising PDF documents. Built as a .NET web application, it wraps the Adobe PDF Library using technology developed by Datalogics — Adobe’s long-standing partner in developing and supporting the library.
PDF Hub is available with a web-based user interface for interactive use, and most of its functionality is also accessible as a REST service for integration into your own applications and automated workflows.
55+ PDF Tools
Convert, merge, split, compress, protect, sign, OCR, redact, watermark, and analyse PDFs — all from a single platform.
Adobe PDF Library
Powered by the same core engine as Adobe Acrobat. Mapsoft is an OEM licensee with over 20 years of experience and receives near-monthly updates.
Web UI & REST API
Use the browser-based interface interactively, or integrate PDF processing into your applications via the REST API.
Choose Your Deployment
Use PDF Hub free online, or deploy it on your own infrastructure for full control.
Hosted — pdf.mapsoft.com
Free
Get started immediately — no installation required
- 55+ PDF tools via web browser
- No account required
- File size limits apply
- Daily usage limits apply
- REST API not included
- Documents processed on Mapsoft servers
On-Premises — Your Servers
Annual Subscription
Full control over your data and infrastructure
- All 55+ PDF tools — unlimited use
- Full REST API access included
- No file size or usage limits
- Complete data sovereignty
- Regular updates including Adobe PDF Library
- Email support and setup guidance
On-Premises Deployment
For organisations where document confidentiality is paramount, deploying PDF Hub on your own infrastructure ensures that sensitive PDF files never leave your network. This is particularly important for legal, financial, healthcare, and government organisations with strict data handling requirements.
Data Sovereignty
Documents are processed entirely on your servers. No data is transmitted externally — eliminating confidentiality concerns for sensitive workflows.
Windows Server
PDF Hub is a .NET web application that runs on Windows servers — familiar infrastructure for enterprise IT departments. Simple deployment and administration.
Regular Updates
Your subscription includes updates throughout the year, incorporating near-monthly Adobe PDF Library releases from Datalogics to keep your installation current with the latest PDF standards.
REST API Included
Integrate PDF processing into your internal applications, workflows, and automated pipelines using the included REST API — no additional licensing required.
Scalable
Deploy on a single server for small teams or across multiple servers for enterprise-scale document processing. Volume licensing available for larger deployments.
Support & Setup
Email support and installation guidance included. Enterprise customers receive priority support and dedicated assistance with custom integration requirements.
The Adobe PDF Library Advantage
PDF Hub is powered by the Adobe PDF Library — the same core PDF engine that drives Adobe Acrobat and many of Adobe’s products. This is not a third-party approximation; it is Adobe’s own technology, developed and maintained by Datalogics in partnership with Adobe.
Mapsoft has been an OEM licensee of the Adobe PDF Library for over 20 years and receives updates on an almost monthly basis. This means:
- Accuracy: PDF rendering, conversion, and processing matches Adobe Acrobat’s output because it uses the same engine.
- Standards compliance: Full support for the most current PDF standards including PDF 2.0, PDF/A, PDF/X, and PDF/UA.
- Reliability: Developed and tested in parallel with Adobe Acrobat — not a reverse-engineered alternative.
- Currency: Near-monthly library updates ensure your installation benefits from the latest improvements, security patches, and standards support.
Unlike third-party PDF libraries, customers can be confident that the Adobe PDF Library maintains the most current PDF standards and produces results consistent with the world’s most widely used PDF software.
What You Can Do
A snapshot of the 55+ tools available in PDF Hub.
Convert
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPEG, HTML, and more — to and from PDF. Convert to PDF/A and PDF/X for archival and print standards.
Edit & Organise
Merge, split, rotate, extract, remove, and reorder pages. Add watermarks, page numbers, and headers/footers.
Secure & Sign
Encrypt PDFs, set permissions, redact sensitive content, and apply digital signatures.
Optimise
Compress PDFs, flatten transparency, convert colour spaces, and linearize for fast web viewing.
Analyse
Inspect PDF structure, extract metadata, detect versions and standards compliance, and generate AI-powered summaries.
Automate
Chain multiple operations into automated workflows. Integrate via REST API for batch processing and application integration.
What You Receive
On-premises subscribers receive a complete, ready-to-deploy package.
Deployment Package
Pre-built application package (ZIP) with compiled binaries, web UI, static assets, and all Adobe PDF Library resources. Ready to deploy — no source code or compilation required.
Configuration & Guidance
Template configuration file with documented placeholders for your database, email, and integrations. Step-by-step installation guide for Windows Server, IIS, and SQL Server.
Updates & Support
Regular updates delivered as new packages throughout your subscription, incorporating near-monthly Adobe PDF Library releases. Email support for installation and operations.
Recommended Hosting Platforms
PDF Hub runs on any Windows Server with .NET and SQL Server. Here are some recommended providers.
AWS EC2
Windows Server instances on Amazon Web Services. Best option for global reach with data centres worldwide.
Azure VMs
Windows Server virtual machines on Microsoft Azure. Excellent .NET integration and management tools.
IONOS
Dedicated servers from IONOS (Fasthosts’ parent company). Data centres in the US, UK, Germany, and Spain.
Hetzner
Budget-friendly dedicated Windows servers with excellent hardware. Good choice for fixed workloads in Europe.
OVHcloud
Windows Server VPS and dedicated servers with advanced DDoS protection and competitive European pricing.
Your Own Servers
Deploy on your existing Windows Server infrastructure — physical or virtual. Full control over hardware and security.
PDF Hub requires Windows Server (x64) due to native Adobe PDF Library dependencies. Linux, container, and Azure App Service deployments are not supported.
Need a Feature That Doesn’t Exist Yet?
Mapsoft can add custom features to PDF Hub tailored to your specific requirements. Whether you need a new PDF processing operation, integration with your internal systems, or modifications to existing tools, our development team can extend the platform to match your workflow. With over 30 years of Adobe and PDF development expertise, and deep knowledge of the Adobe PDF Library, we are uniquely positioned to build exactly what you need.
Get Started with PDF Hub
Try PDF Hub free online, or contact us to discuss on-premises deployment for your organisation.