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Manage PDF Documents More Efficiently

May 7, 2026

Add built-in PDF manipulation tools to merge, split, compress, and reorganize documents without relying on external software.

PDF manipulation allow applications to create, modify, and manage PDF documents programmatically or through integrated user interfaces. These features support a wide range of document workflows, from reorganizing pages to extracting information and optimizing file sizes. By incorporating PDF manipulation tools directly into applications, developers can support more efficient document processing without relying on external software.

Common features include:

Compressing PDFs which reduces file sizes to make documents easier to store, transfer, and share while maintaining acceptable visual quality.
Deleting pages from a PDF enables users to remove unnecessary or sensitive content from existing documents.
Adding pages to a PDF allows new pages to be inserted into documents to expand or reorganise content.
Merging PDFs combines multiple PDF files into a single document, simplifying document management and distribution.
Splitting PDFs separates a document into smaller files, helping users isolate sections or distribute content more efficiently.
Extracting content allows users to retrieve text, images, or other embedded information from PDFs for reuse, analysis, or indexing purposes.
Managing metadata provides tools for viewing and updating document properties such as author details, titles, keywords, and creation dates.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our ASP.NET Core PDF components comparison.

Explore ASP.NET Core PDF Manipulation Features

Manage Appointments with Interactive Scheduling

May 7, 2026

Plan, edit, and organize events effortlessly with responsive calendar views, drag-and-drop interactions, and built-in recurring event support.

A scheduling component is a prebuilt UI control that enables developers to add interactive calendar and appointment management features to applications quickly and efficiently. It includes capabilities such as multiple calendar views, recurring events, drag and drop editing, and responsive layouts that improve productivity and simplify planning. Scheduling components are commonly used in appointment booking systems, employee scheduling, project management tools, healthcare applications, and meeting room reservation platforms.

Several jQuery UI Suites feature a scheduler component including:

DevExtreme Complete lets you build responsive scheduling applications with interactive calendar views, recurring appointments, and drag-and-drop editing.
Telerik DevCraft UI allows you to create feature-rich scheduling experiences with customizable appointments, timeline views, and responsive layouts.
Infragistics Professional facilitates advanced scheduling and calendar management with flexible event planning, resource allocation, and recurring appointments.
jQWidgets lets you implement interactive scheduling interfaces featuring customizable calendar views, appointment editing, and responsive cross-platform functionality.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our jQuery UI Suites comparison.

Compare jQuery UI Suites

Generate Barcodes for Modern Avalonia Apps

May 7, 2026

Actipro Avalonia Pro v26.1.0 adds 15 built in barcode symbologies for creating flexible production ready QR and linear barcode solutions.

Actipro Avalonia UI Pro is a suite of professionally designed UI controls, themes, and components specifically built for the Avalonia UI framework. It empowers developers to craft beautiful, modern cross-platform applications while leveraging their existing C# and WPF skills. Actipro offers a range of controls from essential navigation and data visualization components to advanced charting and scheduling features, all adhering to its signature high-quality design and seamless integration with Avalonia.

The Actipro Avalonia Pro v26.1.0 update adds a comprehensive barcode generation toolkit with support for 15 built in symbologies, enabling developers to create production ready QR and linear barcode functionality for retail, logistics, packaging, and business applications. By providing a single flexible and developer friendly API, the update simplifies barcode integration while reducing the need for multiple third party libraries across Avalonia projects.

To see a full list of what's new in v26.1.0, see our release notes.

Actipro Avalonia UI Pro is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual license with 1 year support and maintenance. See our Actipro Avalonia UI Pro licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our Actipro Avalonia UI Pro product page.

Add PDF Workflows to JavaScript Applications

May 6, 2026

Document Solutions for PDF JS helps developers create, edit, view, convert, and automate PDFs in browser-based and server-side JavaScript apps.

Document Solutions for PDF JS by MESCIUS is a JavaScript PDF API that enables software teams to add PDF functionality to web applications. It supports use cases such as generating documents, modifying existing files, rendering pages, handling forms, converting content, and automating PDF-related processes across browser-based and server-side JavaScript environments.

Beyond core document processing, the product provides tools for creating richer document workflows within custom applications. Its WebAssembly-based engine is designed for efficient performance, while the optional viewer component supports interactive scenarios such as annotation, review, and form filling. This gives teams more control over how PDFs are handled and helps reduce reliance on separate PDF software in reporting, compliance, data collection, and collaboration scenarios.

Document Solutions for PDF JS is licensed per developer and is available in several license options for differing distribution needs. Team licenses are also available for multiple developers within the same organization. See our Document Solutions for PDF JS licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our Document Solutions for PDF JS product page.

Avoid Patching Pitfalls and Deliver Changes with Confidence

May 6, 2026

Attend this Revenera Webinar for building repeatable, reliable installation processes.

InstallShield is a leading Windows installation development solution. It is designed to enable development teams to be more agile, collaborative and flexible when building reliable InstallScript and Windows Installer (MSI) installations for PCs, servers, Web and virtual applications.

On Thursday, May 14th at 11:00 AM EDT (4:00 PM GMT), Revenera will be presenting a Live Webinar that explores the real world challenges teams face when creating and rolling out updates, from installer complexity and testing gaps to rollout impact and recovery when things go wrong. Key topics include: