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Qoppa Software Enhances Image Rendering in Version 2 of Their Android PDF Apps

Qoppa Software's Android PDF SolutionsNovember 17, 2011 – Continuing the tradition of delivering quality PDF software on every platform, Qoppa Software releases version 2 of qPDF Viewer™, free Android PDF app; and qPDF Notes™, powerful Android PDF viewing, markup and form filling app.  Qoppa’s PDF apps now support rendering more image formats, including JPEG 2000, JPEG CMYK, and JPEGs with special color spaces.  Both apps run on every Android version from 2.1+, 3.0, and beyond.

New in version 2:

  • Rendering more image formats, including JPEG 2000, JPEG CMYK, and JPEGS with special color spaces
  • Greatly improved text search speeds and added result highlighting
  • User toolbar customization: selecting desired buttons, preferred button size and button location
  • Enhanced form filling, supporting special form field formats and accompanying keyboards

Support for more image formats and interactive forms processing are the key new features.  Toolbar customization is now available in both apps.  This is especially helpful for qPDF Notes users, who can arrange their most used tools and annotations for quick access.

Both apps can access PDF documents in and out of the device via email, Dropbox, and Bluetooth.  They offer a rich user interface for easy viewing and navigation of documents with multi-touch zoom and double tap to automatically fit the PDF to the screen width, which is useful on tablets.

Qoppa Software is in the process of establishing partnerships with device manufacturers interested in bundling qPDF Notes to offer a first-in-class PDF viewing and markup experience to their customers.

“Demand for PDF functionality for Android apps is evident, as we verified during our participation at AnDevCon last week.” says Gerald Holmann, President of Qoppa Software.  “Android is mobile, PDF is portable, and Qoppa brings them together, continuing our tradition of high quality PDF solutions on every platform.”

Qoppa also licenses qPDF Toolkit™, Android PDF SDK, for developers to integrate PDF capability into their Android apps.  Built on Qoppa’s own robust PDF technology, qPDF Toolkit™ enables app developers to easily integrate reliable PDF manipulation capabilities into their own apps.

To begin direct conversations with Qoppa about these products, email android@qoppa.com or call +1 (404) 685-8733.

Install qPDF Notes from Google Play

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jWordConvert 2.0 converts all Word file formats to PDF in Java

October 25, 2011 – Qoppa Software, a leading provider of PDF solutions, is pleased to announce jWordConvert™ 2.0, the new release of their Microsoft® Word® to PDF document conversion software. In addition to supporting MS Word 97-2003 files (.doc), jWordConvert now supports converting MS Word 2007-10 files (.docx files) to PDF.

“Based on customer demand, we added support for the latest Microsoft Word format in our java conversion library, jWordConvert. Since Word 2007 format is so different from the previous format, we developed a whole new rendering engine. jWordConvert can now process any Word file whether its format is .doc or .docx. Customer feedback indicates that jWordConvert is outstanding in its reliability and ease of deployment. Qoppa will also incorporate these conversion capabilities into our desktop editor PDF Studio, and PDF Automation Server our workflow solution.” says Gerald Holmann, President of Qoppa Software.

jWordConvert is a Java library for integration by developers into their Java applications on the server or client side. The library runs on all platforms including Windows, Linux, Unix, Solaris and Mac, is self-contained and requires no third party software. jWordConvert can read and render Word files natively to convert to PDF, to convert to images, or to print the documents automatically. Resulting PDF documents can be protected with permissions and passwords for added security. The new version 2.0 also adds the ability to convert and merge multiple Word files into a single PDF document in one step.

About Qoppa Software:

Qoppa Software specializes in the development of multi-platform high-end libraries and applications to work with PDF documents. Qoppa Software offers a suite of products that cover every aspect of PDF processes and integrate seamlessly into document workflows, including end-user, server and PDF library products. Qoppa’s products are carefully designed and developed to provide the highest level of performance and reliability.

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Summer release of Java PDF components and libraries adds loupe tool in web components and gives developers more control

Qoppa Software, a leading provider of portable PDF solutions, reveals the summer release of their newly enhanced PDF libraries and components.

Key among the features delivered this summer is the loupe tool for both of Qoppa’s visual components to be used in Java and web applications. jPDFViewer is Qoppa’s Java component to render PDF documents. Qoppa’s jPDFNotes is a standalone Java component to display, mark up and sign PDF documents. The loupe tool enables users to inspect small details on a PDF document by magnifying chosen areas in a page within a floating window. This tool will be useful in a number of industries, such as printing, graphics, electronics, and biology.

Programmers gain further control over the user interface when integrating the PDF components into applications. The revised API allows them to customize context menus within the different sections of the components (such as Content, Signature, Thumbnails, and Comments panes).

The release also includes improvements for convenience of the user such as the new “Open Link” and “Create Link” capabilities, font auto-sizing for interactive form fields and comprehensive support for actions within bookmarks, links, and buttons.

Gerald Holmann, President, says “Qoppa’s summer release of our PDF library products shows the results of our 10 year commitment to developing high quality PDF technology. At the same time, we are preparing to demonstrate our solutions at our first major tradeshows in San Francisco at JavaOne and later at AnDevCon. I’m looking forward to personally meeting with customers and partners at the shows and gathering feedback from java developers. The needs of our customers have always been primary factors in our strategic product development decisions.”

For additional details, change logs are published on Qoppa’s Knowledge Base:

Full Change Log for Java Component 2011-07 Release

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Qoppa Software Exhibits at JavaOne 2011

Qoppa Software is making final preparations to exhibit at JavaOne 2011 in San Francisco October 2-6.   Qoppa selected JavaOne as its first major exhibition because the 10 year old software company chooses to deliver only 100% Java code to its worldwide customer base that crosses industry boundaries.  This year’s introduction of the 100% Android Java product line underscores that commitment to delivering portable PDF code.

Qoppa’s booth (#5107) will offer live demonstrations of the PDF manipulation capabilities it delivers in class libraries, web components, desktop applications, information flow servers, and mobile devices.  Java developers will be able to directly discuss potential development and deployment scenarios with Gerald Holmann, president and founder of Qoppa Software.

“Friends of Qoppa” (existing and potential customers and partners) may claim one of Qoppa’s Discover Passes to Oracle OpenWorld and JavaOne.  This pass will authorize Qoppa’s friend to access the Exhibition Halls at both events, and to participate in these activities:

  • Keynote sessions
  • Executive Solutions sessions
  • “It’s a Wrap!” final party

Qoppa Software’s booth #5107 is located in the Java Exhibition Hall (Continental Ballroom at the Hilton Hotel).

To schedule a meeting time with Qoppa’s president Gerald Holmann or to claim a friend pass to the events, email us at javaone2011@qoppa.com.

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Qoppa Software to Exhibit at AnDevCon

Qoppa Software friends can receive an extra $200 discount
when registering for AnDevCon II!

Qoppa Software announces plans to exhibit at AnDevCon II, The Android Developer Conference, in November, 2011 in San Francisco, CA. This conference is 100% focused on development topics for Android developers and software engineers.

Qoppa Software will be showing our qPDF Toolkit™ for Android, a general purpose Android SDK to work with PDF documents in a number of ways, including creation, modification, rendering and more. Software producers will be able to leverage Qoppa’s PDF expertise to include PDF functionality into their own Android applications. The SDK is written 100% in Android Java, so it can run on any Android device and does not require any server software or connection.

Qoppa Software currently markets two products for Android that incorporate the technology and functionality found in the qPDF Toolkit.

qPDF Notes™ is an Android app to view and markup PDF documents and to fill PDF forms on tablets.  This product is receiving increasing interest from Android users by making it possible to work with PDF documents “on the go”. qPDF Viewer™ is a free PDF viewer for Android that is quickly gaining followers as the viewer of choice for its ease of use, performance and reliability.

Those who are interested in learning more about the products, or in previewing the software in their daily workflow are invited to send an email to android@qoppa.com. For those registering to attend AnDevCon II, being a friend of Qoppa Software will provide an additional $200 discount.

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Qoppa Software delivers qPDF Viewer™, free Android App to view PDF!

Qoppa Software, a leading provider of PDF solutions, announces the release of free Android app qPDF Viewer™. This free Adobe® PDF viewer application for all Android devices up to Android 3.0 is first-in-class in reliability, performance and scalability.

qPDF Viewer™ delivers these features:
• Fast & high quality PDF viewing
• Efficient navigation with continuous scroll
• Text search
• View password-protected PDF files
• Supports most recent PDF standard specifications
• Touch-based pinch and spread zoom
• Integration with email and document services

“True” 100% Android PDF Viewer
• Built using Qoppa Software’s extensive PDF technology
• No connection to any server needed, works offline
• Works on all Android devices 2.1 and higher

Qoppa offers this free Android app for those users who only need to render PDF on their Android devices. For those who also need full markup and form filling capabilities, Qoppa Software offers qPDF Notes™ Android app.

Following their established tradition of 100% self-sustaining, portable PDF solutions, Qoppa has developed this software completely in Android. These applications can thus run on any Android tablets or smart phones (including the latest Acer and Xoom tablets running Android 3.0), an added value for organizations deploying mobile devices of multiple types.

To begin direct conversations with Qoppa about these products, email android@qoppa.com or call +1 (404) 685-8733.

Install qPDF Viewer from the market place.

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Qoppa Software releases qPDF Notes™, Android PDF Markup and Form Filler App!

Qoppa Software, a leading provider of PDF solutions, releases qPDF Notes™ an Android PDF application to view and markup PDF documents and to fill PDF forms on Android devices.

qPDF Notes is packed with features including:

  • adding graphical and text comments or sticky notes
  • filling interactive forms (including XFA )
  • a powerful text search
  • text markups (highlight, crossout, underline)

qPDF Notes offers a rich user interface for easy view and navigation of documents with

  • pinch and spread zoom
  • continuous page view

qPDF Notes provides integration with Email, Drop Box, and Blue Tooth, enabling users to freely access and save PDF documents in and out of the device.

Following their established tradition of 100% self-sustaining, portable PDF solutions, Qoppa has developed this software completely in Android. The application can thus run on any Android tablets or smart phones (including the latest Acer and Xoom tablets running Android 3.0), an added value for organizations deploying mobile devices of multiple types.

Qoppa Software is in the process of establishing partnerships with device manufacturers interested in bundling the software and offering a first-in-class PDF viewing and markup experience to their customers.

To begin direct conversations with Qoppa about these products, email android@qoppa.com or call +1 (404) 685-8733.

Download qPDF Notes from Google Play

About Qoppa Software:
Qoppa Software specializes in the development of high-end libraries and applications to work with PDF documents. Qoppa Software offers a suite of highly portable products that cover every aspect of PDF processes and integrate seamlessly into document work flows, including end-user, server and PDF library products. Qoppa’s products are carefully designed and developed on Qoppa’s own robust PDF technology to provide the highest level of performance and reliability.

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Qoppa Software releases final Beta for qPDF Notes™, Android PDF Markup Application!

Qoppa Software, a leading provider of PDF solutions, today announces access to its final beta version of qPDF Notes™, their coming Android PDF software to view and markup PDF documents and to fill PDF forms on tablets.

Qoppa’s strategic move into the mobile device market will bring rich PDF functionality to end users who need to go beyond simple viewing of PDF documents. Built on Qoppa’s robust PDF technology, the Android products will be first-in-class in reliability, performance and usability.

Qoppa Software will release several products to the marketplace:

  • qPDF Viewer™ – Android PDF Viewer

    A standalone PDF Viewer to display and navigate PDF documents on Android devices. The application reads and renders PDF documents natively on the device, with no server software nor connection needed. qPDF Viewer supports searching text in PDF documents.

  • qPDF Notes™ – Android PDF Markup and Form Filling

    A full featured PDF Viewer that additionally provides annotating tools to add comments and text markups to PDF documents. qPDF Notes also works with PDF forms (in acroform or xfa format) allowing users to fill in and save or email the completed documents.

  • qPDF Toolkit™ for Android – Android PDF SDK

    Qoppa will also make the technology available for integration into third party apps. Software producers will be able to leverage Qoppa’s PDF expertise to include PDF functionality into their own applications.

    • Following their established tradition of 100% self-sustaining, portable PDF solutions, Qoppa has developed this software completely in Android, so it can run on any Android device.

    “Other PDF viewers can only run on specific devices. They require custom versions based on specific CPUs” says Gerald Holmann, President of Qoppa Software. “Our products run on all Android devices so customers are not tied to a specific phone or tablet. Qoppa Software likes to do portable software!”

    Those who are interested in learning more about the products, in participating in the beta testing program, or in previewing the software in their daily workflow are invited to send an email to android@qoppa.com.

    About Qoppa Software:
    Qoppa Software specializes in the development of high-end libraries and applications to work with PDF documents. Qoppa Software offers a suite of highly portable products that cover every aspect of PDF processes and integrate seamlessly into document work flows, including end-user, server and PDF library products. Qoppa’s products are carefully designed and developed to provide the highest level of performance and reliability.

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    Qoppa Software Automates Conversion of Word to PDF, Word to Images and Printing of Word Files

    April 29, 2011 – Qoppa Software, a leading provider of PDF solutions, is pleased to announce the new release of PDF Automation Server 3 (PAS) with the following enhancements: Word to PDF conversion, Word to images conversion, Word file printing, improved performance and memory management, user interface enhancements, and improved PDF preflight.

    This unique multi-platform workflow server product automates the receiving, processing, and routing of files. PAS accepts incoming files of multiple types from local and network folders, email, or ftp servers. It then performs a wide range of manipulations, based on preset criteria. Once changed, both the original files and the output files can be routed to a range of destinations.

    “Qoppa’s PDF Automation Server is unique because it doesn’t require any third party software to interpret Word documents, most other products require Ghostscript, the Open Office server, or Microsoft Word to run. Additionally, PAS is 100% Java and thus delivers new Word conversion and automated printing on all server platforms” says Gerald Holmann, President of Qoppa Software.

    PDF Automation Server is entirely based on Qoppa Software proprietary PDF technology. It is a reliable and affordable system to automate PDF workflows that works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix (Solaris, HP-UX, IBM AIX) and any other Java enabled platform.

    Operations that can be performed by PAS include printing, preflight , digital signing, security management, assembling, merging, splitting, cropping pages, converting to/from images, extracting data, merging data, flattening fields and annotations, stamping, importing/exporting annotations, and more.

    About Qoppa Software:

    Qoppa Software specializes in the development of high-end libraries and applications to work with PDF documents. Qoppa Software offers a suite of products that cover every aspect of PDF processes and integrate seamlessly into document workflows, including end-user, server and PDF library products. Qoppa’s products are carefully designed and developed to provide the highest level of performance and reliability.

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    New general release of Java PDF components/libraries adds group annotations & unlimited file size access

    Qoppa Software, a leading provider of PDF solutions, announces the general new release of their PDF libraries and components. This new version of Qoppa’s developer products continues the decade long tradition of Qoppa Software delivering tools for integration within web-based and java applications to quickly and reliably add PDF document capabilities such as viewing, printing, signing, form filling, markup and manipulation.

    jPDFViewer, Qoppa’s Java component to display PDF documents,
    as well as jPDFPrint, Qoppa’s Java library to print PDF documents,
    now offer support for unlimited PDF file sizes as well as a faster document loading time.

    “These improvements are possible thanks to the implementation of a new PDF source which accesses the PDF content directly from the files instead of having to load the contents into memory.” explains Gerald Holmann, Qoppa Software CEO.

    jPDFNotes, Qoppa’s Java component to display, mark up and sign PDF documents, now offers full support for group annotations. Grouped annotations can be copied, moved, deleted, reviewed or flattened at once.

    Performance has also been improved in Qoppa’s PDF engine, especially when rendering graphical documents with transparency. Users in the graphics and pre-press industry may enjoy faster processing times, in some cases up to 5 times faster, when printing and displaying such documents.

    ABOUT QOPPA SOFTWARE
    Qoppa Software specializes in the development of high-end libraries and applications to work with PDF documents. Qoppa Software offers a suite of products that cover every aspect of PDF processes and integrate seamlessly into document work flows, including end-user, server, and PDF library products. Qoppa’s products are carefully designed and developed to provide the highest level of performance and reliability.

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