MFC and C++ Consultancy: Is There Still Demand?
Demand for MFC and C++ consultants stays strong — legacy Win32/COM/MFC underpins engineering, finance and medical software. How Mapsoft uses MFC today.
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Technical articles, product guides, and insights on Adobe development, PDF technology, and document workflows.
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Adobe PDF Services API: What It Does
Adobe’s PDF Services API is a cloud REST service for PDF operations — create, extract, OCR, compress, merge, split. Pricing model and when to self-host.
InDesign Automation: When Scripting Beats Clicking
Automate Adobe InDesign with Scripts panel, ExtendScript, UXP, and the C++ SDK. Style normalisation, find/change, master pages, Book panel, packaging.
InDesign Batch Processing: Folder Loops & Export
Batch process InDesign files: Scripts panel, ExtendScript folder loops, manifest-driven runs, multi-format export, and escalation to InDesign Server.
InDesign CEP Extensions: When CEP Still Fits
CEP for InDesign in 2026 — the legacy framework that still fits some jobs. When CEP is right, anatomy of an extension, ZXP packaging, and UXP migration.
InDesign Data Merge for Variable Data Printing
InDesign Data Merge for variable data: text and image variables, multiple records per page, CSV sources, and the handoff to InDesign Server or Engage.
Combining InDesign Extension Technologies
ExtendScript, UXP, CEP, and the C++ SDK: the four ways to extend Adobe InDesign in 2026, when each is the right choice, and how they combine in production.
InDesign Server for Automated Publishing Workflows
InDesign Server is the headless InDesign engine for high-volume publishing. Architecture patterns, licensing, and pairing with Engage for VDP at scale.
Photoshop Actions & Droplets: GUI Automation
Record, replay, and share Photoshop automation with Actions and Droplets — when they win against scripts and how to package them for non-developers.
Photoshop API for Cloud-Scale Image Processing
Adobe’s Photoshop API is a managed cloud service for headless image processing — PSD rendering, Smart Object replacement, and format conversion via REST.
Photoshop Batch Processing: Methods & Scripts
Batch processing in Adobe Photoshop. Image Processor for bulk conversion, Actions and Droplets, ExtendScript folder loops, UXP, and the Photoshop API.
Photoshop CEP Extensions: When CEP Still Fits
CEP for Photoshop in 2026 — the legacy framework with a narrow role. When CEP fits, anatomy of an extension, ZXP packaging, and UXP migration.
Photoshop Extensions: ExtendScript, CEP, UXP, C++
Compare the five Photoshop extension paths in 2026 — ExtendScript, UXP, CEP, Hybrid Plugins, C++ SDK — with a decision flow for choosing your stack.
Photoshop Hybrid Plugins: UXP + Native C++
Photoshop Hybrid Plugins combine a UXP front-end with a native C++ back-end — modern UI plus native performance. Architecture, build pipeline, when to use.
Adobe Acquires Semrush: What It Means for SEO
Adobe closed its $1.9bn Semrush deal in April 2026. What it means for SEO, GEO, ASO, Experience Cloud integration, and SMBs that depend on Semrush.
Automate Illustrator: When Scripting Beats Clicks
Where automation pays off in Adobe Illustrator. The four levers (Actions, ExtendScript, CEP, C++ SDK), common patterns, and when to graduate to a plugin.
Illustrator Batch Processing: Loops & Export
Batch processing in Adobe Illustrator. Actions for single-file jobs, ExtendScript folder loops, naming conventions, and multi-format export.
Illustrator CEP Extensions: HTML Panels in 2026
CEP is still the most credible Illustrator panel option in 2026. How HTML/CSS/JS panels talk to Illustrator, ZXP packaging, and the UXP migration outlook.
Illustrator for Cartography: Maps & GIS Export
Use Adobe Illustrator for commercial cartography: GIS handoff via MAPublisher, layer architecture, symbol libraries, scripted map series, and export.
UXP for Illustrator: Status & What to Use Today
UXP for Illustrator is still internal to Adobe in 2026 — no public API. What to build with today (CEP, ExtendScript, C++ SDK) and how to track release.
Illustrator Variable Data Printing & VDP Workflows
Variable data printing in Illustrator: native Variables panel, ExtendScript for small runs, and Mapsoft Engage for production-scale VDP.
Print PDF vs Web PDF: One Format, Two Lives
A PDF for print and a PDF for the web are not the same file. The PostScript-to-PDF transition, what PDF/X guarantees, and why the difference matters.
Adobe PDF Spaces: AI-Powered Shared PDF Bundles
Adobe PDF Spaces turns a folder of PDFs into a branded, shareable workspace with an AI Assistant, audio overview, and engagement analytics.
AI Training Opt-Outs for Publishers: A Playbook
A publisher's playbook for AI training opt-outs: tiered TDMRep policies, ODRL licensing, CMS and PDF rollout, audit, and enforcement.
PDF Standards: PDF/A, PDF/UA, PDF/X, PDF/E
A comparative guide to the ISO PDF standards family — PDF/A, PDF/UA, PDF/X, PDF/E, PDF/VT, PDF/VCR — and how to verify which standards a PDF claims.
How to Place Images on PDF Pages
Placing images on PDF pages: use cases, formats, transparency, positioning, Z-order, quality, and how to do it in Acrobat, online, by script, or in batch.
PDF Document Properties & Metadata at Scale
Most PDFs ship with broken metadata. What each PDF document property does, why it matters for search and archival, and how to fix it at scale.
PDF Open Options: Why How a PDF Opens Matters
Most PDFs open at page 1, fitted to width, with no bookmarks panel — but they don’t have to. What every PDF open option does, and when defaults are wrong.
Adobe Stock AI Studio: AI Editing for Stock Assets
Adobe Stock AI Studio adds AI-powered image and video editing directly into the Adobe Stock catalogue — refine assets before you license them.
How to Add Headers and Footers to a PDF
Apply page numbers, dates, document titles, and confidentiality marks to a PDF — in Acrobat, online for free, or via batch scripts.
Analyze a PDF: Structure, Fonts, Properties
What PDF analysis reveals — pages, fonts, objects, forms, security, version — why you’d inspect a file, and how to do it in Acrobat, online, or by CLI.
How to Convert PDF Colours (RGB, CMYK, Grayscale)
Converting PDF colour spaces matters for print (CMYK), screen (RGB), and accessibility (grayscale). How it works and how to avoid colour shifts.
How to Convert a PDF to Images (PNG, JPEG, TIFF)
Extract PDF pages as PNG, JPEG, or TIFF images for web use, slide decks, thumbnails, or archival — in Acrobat, online, or via the command line.
How to Convert a PDF to PDF/A for Archiving
PDF/A is the archival PDF standard. Converting requires embedding fonts, setting colour profiles, removing dependencies, and adding XMP metadata.
How to Extract Embedded Files from a PDF
Embedded files in PDFs can include spreadsheets, images, source data, and TDMRep policies. How to list and extract them — Acrobat, online, or CLI.
How to Flatten PDF Transparencies
Flattening PDF transparency converts translucent overlays into opaque content — essential for older printers, PDF/X-1a output, and legacy workflows.
How to Convert JPEG Images to PDF
Combine JPEG photos, scans, or screenshots into a single PDF — in Acrobat, on Windows or macOS without extra software, or online for free.
How to Convert PowerPoint to PDF
Export PowerPoint (.pptx) slides to PDF for distribution, handouts, printing, or archival. Layout options, notes pages, and compression.
How to Remove Blank Pages from a PDF
Blank pages creep into PDFs from scanning, duplex printing, and section breaks. How to find and remove them — Acrobat, online, or at scale via scripts.
How to Remove Pages from a PDF
Delete specific pages from a PDF — in Adobe Acrobat, online for free, or by command line — preserving bookmarks, links, and file size.
How to Repair a Corrupted PDF File
Repairing corrupted or damaged PDF files — what causes corruption, how Acrobat’s recovery works, and how to fix a PDF online without installing software.
How to Resize PDF Pages
Changing PDF page dimensions — with Acrobat, free online tools, or Mapsoft’s MediaSizer and ContentScaler. Paper sizes, cropping vs scaling, and batches.
How to Unlock a Password-Protected PDF
Remove PDF password protection — when you have the owner password — via Adobe Acrobat, online tools, or the command line. The legal and technical limits.
How to Convert Word to PDF
Convert Microsoft Word documents (.doc, .docx) to PDF in Word itself, on macOS, online, or at the command line — preserving fonts, layout, and formatting.
TDM Rights in PDF Documents & the TDMRep Protocol
Protect your PDF content from AI text and data mining using the W3C TDMRep protocol. The legal framework, XMP implementation, TDM policy files, and tools.
Hallmark Case Study: Automating 2.2B Cards a Year
How Mapsoft built Card Create, a custom PDF server that automated Hallmark’s 8,000-design card production — eliminating manual entry and slashing errors.
Network Rail Case Study: WONView PDF Solution
How Mapsoft built WONView, a custom Acrobat solution that automated distribution of safety-critical Weekly Operating Notices for Network Rail.
SMART Technologies Case Study: Illustrator Plug-in
A custom Illustrator C++ plug-in bridging SMART Board hardware into Adobe Illustrator. The two-thread architecture, gesture state machine, and lessons.
AI-Assisted Development at Mapsoft
How Mapsoft integrates AI tools like Claude Code and Codex into our development workflow while maintaining rigorous human oversight and quality standards.
Convert PDF to Word: 5 Methods (Keep Formatting)
Convert PDF files to editable Word documents using Adobe Acrobat, free online tools, and programmatic methods. Preserve formatting, tables, and images.
Adobe Acrobat Version History (1993–2026)
Complete Adobe Acrobat version history from 1.0 in 1993 to 2026. Timeline of every major release, features, editions, and the PDF platform's evolution.
Germany Mandates PDF/UA for Government Documents
Germany has mandated PDF/UA (ISO 14289) for government documents. Learn the compliance requirements and how to verify your PDFs meet the standard.
How to Edit PDF Metadata and Document Properties
Edit PDF metadata in Adobe Acrobat: change title, author, subject, keywords, and custom properties. Viewing, editing, and batch-processing PDF info.
How to Reduce PDF File Size Without Losing Quality
Reduce PDF file size in Adobe Acrobat using Save As Reduced Size, PDF Optimizer, and compression settings. Step-by-step guide to making PDFs smaller.
Linearized PDF: What It Is and How to Create One
Linearized PDF explained: how Fast Web View optimises PDFs for instant first-page display. Creating and checking linearized PDFs in Adobe Acrobat.
How to Create a Table of Contents in PDF Documents
Create a professional table of contents in PDF using bookmarks, TOCBuilder, or manual methods. Guide to generating, formatting, and updating PDF TOCs.
Photoshop Actions, Scripts & Automation Guide
Automate Photoshop with Actions, scripts, and plugins. Record Actions, batch process images, and extend Photoshop with JavaScript and UXP.
Mapsoft Plugins Now Available for 64-bit Acrobat
Mapsoft has updated its full product range with 64-bit support for Adobe Acrobat DC, while continuing to support 32-bit Acrobat installations.
Mapsoft Releases 64-bit Windows Versions
Mapsoft has released a 64-bit Windows version of TOCBuilder to support Adobe Acrobat DC and Adobe Acrobat 2020 64-bit versions.
PDF Workflows with Acrobat Action Wizard
Acrobat Action Wizard guide — create automated multi-step PDF workflows for OCR, redaction, watermarking, and custom JavaScript actions.
Acrobat Alternatives: Best PDF Editors Compared
The best Adobe Acrobat alternatives for PDF editing in 2026. Compare Foxit, PDF-XChange, Nitro, and free open-source options for your needs.
Adobe Acrobat for Architects and Engineers
How architects, engineers, and construction teams use Acrobat for reviewing drawings, markups, measurements, and document management on projects.
Introduction to Acrobat JavaScript
Learn the basics of Acrobat JavaScript for automating PDF workflows, manipulating documents, and building custom solutions in Adobe Acrobat.
Acrobat OCR: Scanned PDFs to Searchable Text
Guide to OCR in Adobe Acrobat: recognise text in scanned PDFs, choose the right output mode, batch process documents, and correct OCR errors.
Acrobat SDK: A Developer's Guide
Adobe Acrobat SDK guide — build plugins, automate PDF workflows, and extend Acrobat using C++ and the Acrobat SDK APIs.
How to Create an Acrobat Plug-in Using the SDK
Develop an Adobe Acrobat plug-in that adds a custom menu item using the Acrobat SDK, C++, and Visual Studio. Step-by-step guide with code examples.
Electronic Signatures with Adobe Acrobat Sign
How Adobe Acrobat Sign works for collecting legally binding e-signatures: sending documents, tracking status, and integrating with business workflows.
Acrobat Reader vs Standard vs Pro: Compared
Compare Adobe Acrobat Reader, Standard, and Pro. Feature comparison, pricing, platform availability, and which edition suits your workflow.
Free vs Paid PDF Editors: Acrobat Pro Comparison
Compare free PDF editors with Adobe Acrobat Pro: editing, OCR, forms, redaction, security, batch tools, limitations, and when paid software is worth it.
The History of Adobe Acrobat
The full history of Adobe Acrobat from John Warnock's 1991 Camelot memo to today's AI-powered version. Every major release and PDF format milestone.
How Adobe Transformed Creativity
Explore the history of Adobe Inc. and how their work at Xerox PARC changed the multimedia software industry.
Adobe Inc: Company Overview & Recent Developments
Overview of Adobe Inc: its founding, key milestones, major acquisitions, and recent developments in generative AI, Creative Cloud, and Document Cloud.
Adobe Products: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover the functionality of Adobe products. Explore the benefits and availability of these tools on Windows and Mac.
Options for User Interfaces in Adobe
Explore ways to create user interfaces for Adobe products, including extensions and plugins for Creative Cloud and Document Cloud applications.
Adobe XD Discontinued: 2026 Status & Alternatives
Adobe XD is officially discontinued and in maintenance mode. The 2026 status, why Adobe stopped development, and the best alternatives for UX/UI teams.
The Importance of Barcodes in Modern Society
Barcode types, their applications across industries, the encoding algorithms behind them, and how they are rendered using fonts, raster, and vectors.
Batch Process PDFs in Acrobat: 5 Methods
Five ways to batch process PDFs in Adobe Acrobat — Action Wizard, JavaScript, watch folders, command line, and Mapsoft plugins. With practical examples.
The Camelot Project: Precursor to PDF
The Camelot Project by John Warnock described the vision that became PDF and Adobe Acrobat - a universal way to communicate documents across platforms.
Adobe CEP: Common Extensibility Platform Guide
An introduction to Adobe's Common Extensibility Platform (CEP) — how it works, how it integrates with ExtendScript, and how to structure a CEP extension.
EML to PDF: 3 Ways to Convert .EML Files
Convert EML email files to PDF using Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, or batch processing. Preserve attachments, metadata, and formatting with free methods.
Converting Excel Spreadsheets to PDF
Convert Excel to PDF without losing formatting. Handle large spreadsheets, control page layout, and set print areas for clean PDF output.
Converting PDF to PowerPoint
How to convert PDF files to editable PowerPoint presentations using Adobe Acrobat and other tools — with guidance on what converts well and what doesn't.
Creating Interactive PDF Forms with Adobe Acrobat
Create interactive PDF forms in Adobe Acrobat. A complete guide to adding text fields, checkboxes, dropdowns, and other form elements to PDFs.
Creating Searchable PDFs
How to make PDF documents searchable — using OCR on scanned documents, ensuring text is not rendered as images, and checking searchability in Acrobat.
Customising Adobe Acrobat for Your Workflow
How to configure Adobe Acrobat — toolbars, preferences, custom stamps, keyboard shortcuts, and deploying custom settings across an organisation.
Datalogics: PDF Technology Pioneer
Overview of Datalogics Inc, a PDF technology pioneer since 1967 and the channel for the Adobe PDF Library SDK, which Mapsoft licenses for development.
Digital Certificates and PKI for PDF Signing
How digital certificates work for PDF signing — X.509 certificates, certificate authorities, trust chains, and obtaining a signing certificate.
Validating Digital Signatures in PDF
How PDF digital signature validation works: certificate chains, trust anchors, revocation checking (OCSP/CRL), long-term validation, and troubleshooting.
Navigating a PDF with DogEars
Learn how the DogEars plugin for Adobe Acrobat lets you mark pages for quick navigation and extract marked pages into a new document.
ExtendScript: Applications, Usage and Limitations
How Adobe ExtendScript automates tasks in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other Creative Cloud apps. Learn its capabilities, use cases, and limitations.
ExtendScript in 2026: Is It Dead?
Is ExtendScript still supported in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign? What Adobe replaced it with (UXP, CEP) and when it still beats them in 2026.
Creating FDA-Compliant PDF Submissions
Step-by-step guide to creating FDA-compliant PDFs with Acrobat, Mapsoft Bookmarker, and TOCBuilder. Covers fonts, bookmarks, searchability, and TOC.
The Future of PDF
Where PDF is heading: PDF 2.0, AI integration, accessibility requirements, digital workflows, and the ongoing relevance of PDF in a cloud-first world.
Generative Fill in Adobe Photoshop
An introduction to Generative Fill in Adobe Photoshop — how it works, what you can do with it, and how it fits into a professional image editing workflow.
Hexachrome: The Six-Colour Printing System
An introduction to Pantone Hexachrome, the six-colour (CMYKOV) extended-gamut printing system, its advantages over standard CMYK, and its current status.
Adobe Illustrator Version History (1987–2026)
The complete Adobe Illustrator version history — from Illustrator 88 through CS, CC, and every major release to 2026. Timeline, features, and milestones.
History of Adobe InDesign
Explore the history of Adobe InDesign and its evolution from a small project codenamed K2 to becoming a major player in the desktop publishing industry.
Adobe PageMaker Version History (1985–2004)
Complete Adobe PageMaker and Aldus PageMaker history: launch in 1985, key versions, Adobe acquisition, decline, and replacement by InDesign.
How Portable is PDF? Examining Format Limits
An honest look at PDF portability: what the standard promises, where Adobe and third parties add limitations, and what it means for document interchange.
How to Add Watermarks to PDF Files
Add text and image watermarks to PDFs in Adobe Acrobat: appearance settings, page ranges, saving configurations, removal, and JavaScript automation.
How to Compare PDF Documents in Adobe Acrobat
Use Adobe Acrobat Pro's Compare Documents feature to spot differences between two PDF versions. Understand the comparison report and work with results.
Edit PDFs in Acrobat: Text, Images & Pages
Step-by-step guide to editing PDFs in Adobe Acrobat — edit text, replace images, add or delete pages, and use the Edit PDF toolbar.
How to Encrypt and Password-Protect PDF Files
Step-by-step guide to password protection and encryption for PDFs in Adobe Acrobat: open passwords, permission passwords, and encryption strength.
How to Merge PDFs in Adobe Acrobat
Merge PDFs in Adobe Acrobat using Combine Files, Insert Pages, and JavaScript. Covers bookmarks, form fields, and PDF/A compliance.
How to Rotate Pages in a PDF
How to permanently rotate individual pages or all pages in a PDF document using Adobe Acrobat, including saving the rotation correctly.
How to Split PDF Files in Acrobat
Learn how to split PDF files in Adobe Acrobat — extract pages, split by page count or file size, split by bookmarks, and automate splits with JavaScript.
Combining Illustrator Extension Technologies
Explore how combining ExtendScript, C++ SDK plugins, and modern UI frameworks unlocks the full potential of Adobe Illustrator automation and extensibility.
Using Illustrator Scripts to Modify Colors
Use Illustrator scripts to apply colour changes to artwork. Understanding RGB vs CMYK colour modes and automating colour transforms with ExtendScript.
Switching Python Versions for Illustrator SDK Dev
Switch between Python versions for Illustrator SDK plugin development on Windows and macOS. Includes batch scripts and pyenv setup instructions.
Image Formats for PDF: JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and More
Comparing image formats in PDFs: JPEG, PNG, TIFF, JBIG2, CCITT, and JPEG 2000. Compression methods, quality trade-offs, and best use cases.
New Features in Adobe InDesign 2024
Explore the new features in Adobe InDesign 2024 — Auto Style, searchable text in Publish Online, dynamic filename suffixes, and more.
How to Create Interactive PDFs in Adobe Acrobat
Create interactive PDFs with clickable buttons, form fields, multimedia, and navigation in Adobe Acrobat. A guide to building engaging PDF documents.
PDF Editing and Modification: Tools and Approaches
Practical guide to tools and approaches for editing PDF files, from basic Acrobat editing to custom development with the Adobe PDF Library.
PaperlessProofs: Online Proofing for Print
Overview of PaperlessProofs, the online PDF proofing service for reviewing and annotating documents without printing, with production workflow integration.
PDF Accessibility: Creating Accessible Documents
Guide to PDF accessibility: tagged PDF, WCAG 2.1, PDF/UA (ISO 14289), logical structure, alt text, table markup, reading order, and remediation.
PDF Annotations: Types and Usage
Guide to PDF annotations: types, how they are stored in the PDF format, review workflows, flattening, and scripting with Acrobat JavaScript.
The PDF Base-14 Standard Fonts
The 14 standard fonts built into every PDF viewer — what they are, why they exist, and how Mapsoft products use them.
PDF Bookmarks: A Complete Guide
A complete guide to PDF bookmarks: what they are, how they work in the PDF specification, how Acrobat generates them, and how to automate their creation.
Colour Management in PDF Documents
How colour management works in PDF — ICC profiles, output intents, colour spaces, and ensuring consistent colour in print and digital output.
PDF Compression: Reduce File Size, Keep Quality
Technical guide to PDF compression: image algorithms, font subsetting, content stream compression, downsampling, and Acrobat PDF Optimizer.
Digital Signatures in PDF Documents
How PDF digital signatures work: cryptographic signing, PKI certificates, approval vs certification signatures, long-term validation, and PAdES.
Understanding PDF File Size
Learn why PDF files can be larger than expected and how to reduce them. A technical guide to PDF file size, auditing, and optimisation.
Exploring the PDF Format Specification
Latest PDF format spec updates. The second collection of errata for PDF 2.0 features 265 corrections for enhanced interoperability.
Evolution of PDF: A Historical Perspective
The birth and evolution of the PDF format. How Adobe Acrobat shaped its growth, plus key features and advantages including document integrity and security.
PDF Layers (Optional Content Groups)
PDF layers (Optional Content Groups) explained: how OCGs work in ISO 32000, use cases in CAD and maps, creating layers, scripting, and printing.
PDF Document Metadata
Guide to PDF metadata: DocInfo dictionary, XMP streams, reading and editing properties in Acrobat, custom schemas, PDF/A requirements, and scripting.
Optimising PDF Files for Web Delivery
Reduce PDF file size and enable fast web viewing: linearisation, image compression, font subsetting, and removing unused resources.
PDF Page Boxes: MediaBox, CropBox & More
Understanding the five PDF page box types — what they define, how they're used in professional print production, and how to view them in Acrobat Pro.
PDF Page Labels: Setting Page Labels in Acrobat
Set PDF page labels in Adobe Acrobat — roman numerals, prefixes, and section-based numbering. Step-by-step guide to custom page labelling.
How to Number Pages in PDF Documents
Learn how to use PDF page labels to number pages in Adobe Acrobat. Set Roman numerals, custom prefixes, and mixed numbering schemes across your documents.
PDF/A: The Archival PDF Standard
In-depth guide to PDF/A, the ISO 19005 standard for long-term archiving. Covers conformance levels, requirements, prohibited features, and conversion.
PDF Portfolios: Combining Files in a Single PDF
What PDF Portfolios are, how to create them in Acrobat Pro, and when to use them over merged PDFs. Covers layout themes, searching, and printing.
Printing PDFs: Options, Drivers & Best Practices
Guide to printing PDFs: print dialog options, page scaling, N-up and booklet printing, PostScript drivers, overprint preview, and batch printing.
What is PDF Redaction?
Discover what PDF redaction is, its significance, and how it works in protecting sensitive information in documents.
PDF Security: Passwords, Permissions & Encryption
Guide to PDF security: password types, permission flags, encryption algorithms, certificate security, and best practices for protecting PDF documents.
PDF Structure: How PDF Files Are Built
See PDF structure at a glance: header, body objects, cross-reference data, trailer, streams, pages, fonts, images, and incremental updates.
PDF 2.0 vs 1.7: Key Differences Between Versions
PDF 2.0 vs 1.7 compared: key differences, new features, deprecated elements, and what the changes mean for your document workflows.
PDF Web Links and Named Destinations
How to use PDF web links for seamless access and better navigation — page navigation, named destinations, and zoom levels in your files.
PDFs in Academic Research and Publishing
How PDF is used in academic publishing: journal distribution, preprint servers, accessibility requirements, and challenges of extracting research data.
Scanning Documents to PDF with Adobe Acrobat
Scan documents to PDF using Adobe Acrobat. Covers resolution, colour modes, OCR after scanning, presets, and PDF/A archival compliance.
Spectrum UXP Components and Design Guidelines
Explore Spectrum UXP components and design guidelines, including buttons, checkboxes, pickers, sliders, text fields, tooltips, and typography.
Spot Colours in Print and PDF
What spot colours are, how they differ from process colours, how Pantone spot colours work, and how spot colours are represented in PDF documents.
Create a Table of Contents in a PDF: 2026 Guide
Add a clickable table of contents to any PDF: from Word, from bookmarks, or automatically. Free methods plus the fastest tools across hundreds of files.
Tagged PDFs: Definition, Usage and Examples
Learn what tagged PDFs are, why they matter for accessibility, and how to create them. Includes practical examples and best practices.
Troubleshooting Common Adobe Acrobat Problems
Fix Adobe Acrobat problems: slow performance, PDF display issues, plugin conflicts, printing errors, and update failures. Tested solutions.
Type 1 Fonts: Adobe's Legacy Font Format
The history of PostScript Type 1 fonts, how they work technically, their role in PDF, and Adobe's end-of-support for the format.
Understanding Colour Models: RGB and CMYK
A practical guide to RGB and CMYK colour models: how they work, their differences, and why colour management matters for screen-to-print conversion.
UXP for InDesign: Modern Extensibility Platform
UXP is the modern path for new InDesign panels in 2026. What UXP is, why InDesign was an early target, when CEP still fits, and a panel walk-through.
UXP vs CEP Extensions in Adobe Photoshop
Compare UXP and CEP extensions in Photoshop. Differences in performance, compatibility, and security between the old and new extension platforms.
Variable Data Printing Standards
Creating personalised documents like direct mail and event tickets? Explore variable data printing standards including PDF/VT, PPML, and more.
What is an Acrobat Plug-in?
How Acrobat plugins enhance Adobe Acrobat with added features, from interactive forms and annotations to advanced document processing tasks.
What is PDF? Portable Document Format Explained
A clear explanation of what PDF is, why it was created, how it works, and why it remains the world's most widely used document format.
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