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LEADTOOLS 1D Barcode Module was a software development kit (SDK) component designed for reading and writing over 49 linear (1D) barcode symbologies. It supported formats such as UPC, EAN, Code 39, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, GS1 DataBar, and USPS 4-State. The module provided APIs compatible with .NET, C++, and C, and included native 32-bit and 64-bit binaries. It featured capabilities like multi-threaded processing, automated image cleanup, and region-of-interest scanning, making it suitable for high-performance applications in document imaging and industrial automation. Developers seeking similar functionality should consider LEADTOOLS Barcode Pro or LEADTOOLS Pro Suite, which encompass the features of the former 1D Barcode Module along with additional barcode and imaging capabilities.

LEADTOOLS 2D Barcode Module has been merged into the LEADTOOLS Barcode SDK and the LEADTOOLS Document Suite SDK. It is no longer available for individual purchase. This change consolidates all barcode recognition capabilities, including support for 2D symbologies, into the broader barcode and document processing toolkits.

The LEADTOOLS Advanced PDF Module is no longer available as a separate product. It has been replaced by LEADTOOLS PDF, which now includes the full capabilities of the former module along with additional PDF support features. This integration simplifies licensing and offers a more comprehensive toolkit for developers working with Portable Document Format (PDF) technologies within the LEADTOOLS range.

The LEADTOOLS CCOW Module is no longer sold individually. Its functionality is now part of the LEADTOOLS Medical SDK, which offers a complete set of tools for developing healthcare and medical imaging applications. This change provides a unified development environment for Clinical Context Object Workgroup (CCOW) integration alongside DICOM and other medical standards within the LEADTOOLS platform.

The LEADTOOLS Dental Display Module is no longer available as a standalone product. Its features are now included in the LEADTOOLS Medical Suite SDK, which provides a full set of tools for developing dental and medical imaging applications. This consolidation supports a broader range of diagnostic display and image management capabilities within a single, comprehensive SDK.

The LEADTOOLS Document HTML5 Module is no longer offered as a separate component. Its features have been integrated into the LEADTOOLS Document SDK, which now delivers full HTML5 document viewing and editing capabilities alongside comprehensive document processing tools. This consolidation simplifies deployment and licensing for developers working with web-based document workflows.

The LEADTOOLS DVD Module is no longer sold individually. Its capabilities are now included in the LEADTOOLS Multimedia Suite, which offers a complete set of tools for developing media applications involving playback, conversion, and processing of audio and video, including DVD support. This integration provides a more robust and unified solution for multimedia development within the LEADTOOLS framework.

LEADTOOLS ePrint was a virtual printer driver developed by LEAD Technologies that enabled users to convert documents from any Windows application into over 150 file formats, including PDF, TIFF, JPEG, and HTML. It supported custom output configurations, watermarking, annotation, and routing features such as email integration and upload to FTP or SharePoint. LEADTOOLS ePrint was often used in enterprise environments to automate document archival and distribution workflows, particularly in industries requiring high-fidelity output for legal or compliance purposes.

LEADTOOLS ePrint Terminal Server was a virtual printer solution designed for deployment in Microsoft Terminal Services and Citrix environments. It allowed multiple users on a terminal server to convert documents to various formats—such as PDF, TIFF, and JPEG—directly from their applications. The product supported centralized administration, per-user output configurations, and integration with network storage, email systems, and document management platforms. It was intended for organizations needing scalable document conversion capabilities across remote desktop sessions.

LEADTOOLS Forms Recognition Module is no longer available as an individual product. It has been incorporated into the LEADTOOLS Recognition SDK by LEADTOOLS. This change consolidates advanced form recognition capabilities with broader document recognition features, providing a unified toolkit for developers working with OCR (Optical Character Recognition), ICR (Intelligent Character Recognition), and other recognition technologies.

LEADTOOLS Forms SDK is no longer sold separately. It is now part of the LEADTOOLS Document Suite SDK from LEADTOOLS, which integrates forms recognition, processing, and other imaging technologies into a comprehensive development toolkit for document imaging and recognition tasks.

LEADTOOLS ICR Module is no longer available as a separate product. It has been integrated into the LEADTOOLS Document Suite SDK by LEADTOOLS, which includes Intelligent Character Recognition (ICR) alongside OCR (Optical Character Recognition), OMR (Optical Mark Recognition), and other advanced document imaging capabilities in a single, unified SDK.

LEADTOOLS Imaging HTML5 Module is no longer offered as a standalone product. It has been replaced by the LEADTOOLS Edit SDK from LEADTOOLS, which now includes HTML5/JavaScript-based image viewing, annotation, and editing capabilities as part of a broader suite designed for developing zero-footprint, web-based document and image solutions.

LEADTOOLS JPIP Module is no longer available as an individual product. It has been replaced by the LEADTOOLS Document SDK from LEADTOOLS, which now includes support for JPEG 2000 Interactive Protocol (JPIP) alongside comprehensive document imaging and streaming features. This SDK offers developers integrated access to JPIP for efficient delivery and interaction with high-resolution images.

LEADTOOLS Medical HTML5 Module is no longer sold separately. It has been replaced by the LEADTOOLS Medical Imaging Suite SDK from LEADTOOLS, which now includes HTML5/JavaScript-based DICOM viewing and medical imaging functionality as part of a complete solution for developing zero-footprint medical imaging applications.

LEADTOOLS Medical Multimedia Module is no longer sold separately. It has been replaced by the LEADTOOLS Medical Imaging Suite SDK from LEADTOOLS, which now includes HTML5/JavaScript-based DICOM viewing and medical imaging functionality as part of a complete solution for developing zero-footprint medical imaging applications.

LEADTOOLS Mobile Imaging was a software development kit (SDK) that enabled developers to build imaging applications for mobile platforms, including iOS, Android, and Windows CE. It provided core imaging functionalities such as image viewing, annotation, conversion, and basic processing. The SDK supported various raster image formats and was used to develop lightweight imaging solutions for field services, healthcare, and logistics where mobile access to imaging tools was required.

LEADTOOLS Medical Multimedia Module is no longer available as a standalone product. It has been replaced by the LEADTOOLS Medical Suite SDK from LEADTOOLS, which now incorporates medical video playback, capture, and multimedia processing features within a unified SDK tailored for advanced healthcare and PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) application development.

LEADTOOLS OCR Module is no longer sold as a separate offering. It has been absorbed into the LEADTOOLS Recognition SDK by LEADTOOLS, which now provides Optical Character Recognition (OCR), as well as ICR (Intelligent Character Recognition), MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition), OMR (Optical Mark Recognition), barcode, and forms recognition capabilities in one unified SDK.

LEADTOOLS OMR Module is no longer available as a standalone product. It has been integrated into the LEADTOOLS Recognition SDK by LEADTOOLS, which now offers Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) along with OCR (Optical Character Recognition), ICR (Intelligent Character Recognition), MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition), barcode, and forms recognition—all within a single, comprehensive SDK.

The LEADTOOLS PACS Imaging SDK is no longer available as a standalone product. As of August 2020, its functionality has been integrated into the LEADTOOLS Medical SDK and the LEADTOOLS Medical Suite SDK by LEAD Technologies.

These comprehensive toolkits encompass all features previously offered by the PACS Imaging SDK, including DICOM communication, PACS client/server frameworks, secure data handling, and web-based DICOM viewing capabilities. They also provide advanced functionalities such as 3D volume rendering, HL7 messaging support, and extensive medical image processing tools.

LEADTOOLS PDF OCR Module is no longer sold as a separate product. It has been incorporated into the LEADTOOLS Recognition SDK by LEADTOOLS, now delivering PDF text recognition capabilities alongside OCR (Optical Character Recognition), ICR (Intelligent Character Recognition), OMR (Optical Mark Recognition), barcode, forms, and document conversion in one unified SDK.

LEADTOOLS Pro Suite is no longer offered as a standalone product. It has been replaced by the LEADTOOLS Document Suite SDK from LEADTOOLS, which combines all Pro Suite features—including core imaging, annotation, formats, compression, and zero‑footprint HTML5/document viewing—into a unified, developer‑friendly toolkit.

LEADTOOLS Raster PDF Plug-In is no longer available as a separate product. It has been replaced by the LEADTOOLS Document SDK from LEADTOOLS, which now includes raster PDF loading, viewing, and conversion features as part of a broader suite for handling document formats and imaging tasks.

LEADTOOLS Streaming Module is no longer sold individually. It has been replaced by the LEADTOOLS Multimedia Suite SDK from LEADTOOLS, which now includes media streaming, playback, conversion, and capture capabilities alongside support for DVR, MPEG-2 Transport, and RTSP/RTMP protocols in a unified development toolkit.

LEADTOOLS Vector Imaging Pro SDK is no longer available as a standalone product. It has been replaced by the LEADTOOLS Document Plus SDK from LEADTOOLS, which now includes vector graphics, drawing, annotation, and rendering features alongside advanced document imaging capabilities in a single SDK.

LEADTOOLS Vector Imaging Pro SDK is no longer available as a standalone product. It has been replaced by the LEADTOOLS Document Plus SDK from LEADTOOLS, which now includes vector graphics, drawing, annotation, and rendering features alongside advanced document imaging capabilities in a single SDK.

LEADTOOLS Virtual Printer Module is no longer offered as a separate product. It has been replaced by the LEADTOOLS Document Plus SDK from LEADTOOLS, which now includes virtual printer functionality for converting print output to various document formats, along with extended document capture, conversion, and imaging features.

The LEADTOOLS WinRT Module is no longer available as an individual product. It has been incorporated into the main LEADTOOLS SDKs, which now includes support for Windows Runtime (WinRT) development as part of its broader imaging capabilities. This change was made by LEADTOOLS to consolidate its imaging technologies under a single, more comprehensive software development kit (SDK). Developers targeting WinRT should now use the LEADTOOLS Imaging SDK to access the same functionality, along with additional features and supported platforms.