Softek Barcode Toolkit PDF Extension

Softek SoftwareBarcode ToolsActiveX / COM Component.NET
Version v9.4.1 (Jul 14, 2025)

Read barcodes from PDF files with flexible rendering options.

  • Adds barcode reading support for PDFs to Softek Barcode Reader Toolkits.
  • Uses Pdfium to load pages as bitmaps for decoding.
  • Supports rendering, direct image extraction, and password-protected PDF files.
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Extend the functionality of the Barcode Toolkit for Windows to read barcodes from PDF documents.
Softek Barcode Toolkit PDF Extension adds PDF barcode reading capabilities to Softek Barcode Reader Toolkit. It uses the Pdfium library to load PDF documents as bitmaps and keeps the same file-reading interface used for TIF and JPG images. It also supports configurable rendering settings, optional direct image extraction, and password handling for protected PDF files.

PDF Barcode Reading

This extension enables the toolkit to read barcodes from PDF files. It extends document input beyond image formats, allowing applications to process barcode data stored in PDF pages through the same decoding workflow used for supported image sources.

Consistent File Reading Interface

The interface for reading PDF files matches the interface used for TIF and JPG files. This helps developers add PDF support without restructuring existing file-loading logic or introducing a separate workflow for PDF document handling.

Pdfium-Based Rendering And Extraction

The component uses the Pdfium library to load PDF documents as bitmaps. When a page contains only a single image, it can also attempt direct image extraction instead of rendering, depending on the configured PDF extension properties.

Configurable PDF Processing Properties

The extension supports properties for setting the Pdfium library path, rendered page resolution, rendered page color depth, and PDF password. These options let developers control how PDF content is accessed and prepared for barcode recognition.

Product Compatibility

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Component Type

  • .NET
  • ActiveX / COM Component

.NET Version

  • .NET 4.8 or earlier

.NET Platform

  • .NET Class
  • .NET WinForms

ActiveX/COM Platform

  • ActiveX OCX
  • ActiveX DLL

IDE Support

  • Visual Studio