PDF Tools, a robust PDF processing solution hosted and managed by EntX, powered by Stirling PDF. This managed platform provides an array of powerful tools for handling and transforming PDFs securely, efficiently, and with precision, making it ideal for both personal and enterprise use. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started with PDF-Tools, along with detailed descriptions of each available feature.
PDF-Tools is a full-featured PDF processing suite built on the Stirling PDF engine. It allows you to perform various tasks—such as converting, merging, splitting, and editing PDF files—directly from your browser or via API. Designed for seamless integration and user-friendliness, PDF-Tools is hosted on a secure and scalable infrastructure by EntX, providing high availability and performance for all users.
Convert documents to and from PDF format with ease. PDF-Tools supports conversions for multiple file types, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images, and more.
Combine multiple PDF files into a single document, perfect for organizing related documents.
Separate pages from a PDF into individual files or extract specific sections.
Reduce the file size of large PDFs without significant quality loss, optimizing files for sharing and storage.
Convert scanned documents and images into searchable and editable PDFs, enhancing accessibility and usability.
Secure sensitive documents with password protection and encryption, or remove encryption when needed.
Modify document metadata such as title, author, subject, and keywords.
Add comments, highlights, and other annotations to your PDF files for collaboration or personal reference.
Permanently remove sensitive information from PDF documents.
PDF-Tools is accessible through the EntX portal as a managed application. You can start using it by navigating to the PDF-Tools app in your EntX dashboard.
Once an operation is complete, PDF-Tools provides a download link to save your processed file. Files are never stored so that your files remain secure.
PDF-Tools offers API access for programmatically managing PDF tasks. This is ideal for automated workflows and enterprise applications.
To use the API, you must have an API key from your EntX account:
Each feature is available through a unique API endpoint. Refer to the EntX API documentation for detailed instructions on each operation. Below are some example endpoints:
/api/pdf-tools/convert/api/pdf-tools/merge/api/pdf-tools/split/api/pdf-tools/compress/api/pdf-tools/ocrPOST /api/pdf-tools/convert
Content-Type: application/json
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
{
"file": "data:application/pdf;base64,...",
"output_format": "docx"
}
For more details, refer to the API Documentation
https://pdf.entx.org/swagger-ui/index.html
PDF-Tools is hosted on EntX’s secure infrastructure, designed with compliance and data privacy in mind.
If you encounter issues or have questions about using PDF-Tools, the EntX Support team is here to help.
Q: What file formats can I convert to PDF?
A: PDF-Tools supports a range of formats including DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and more.
Q: Is my data secure while using PDF-Tools?
A: Yes, EntX ensures all data is encrypted during transfer and storage. Files are automatically deleted after processing to maintain privacy.
Q: Can I automate PDF processing tasks?
A: Absolutely! PDF-Tools offers an API, allowing you to integrate and automate PDF tasks within your workflows.
Q: How long are files stored on PDF-Tools?
A: Processed files are stored for a maximum of 24 hours and are then deleted for security and privacy.