Callas Software has announced the release of the newest version of its flagship product line. The release of pdfToolbox 17 expands the automation capabilities of pdfToolbox and introduces a range of improvements designed to solve real‑world production challenges and streamline complex workflows. PdfToolbox is widely used by printers, online print platforms, and workflow integrators to analyse, correct, and process PDF files automatically. The new version focuses on improving automation, usability, and performance in production environments while adding tools that help customers solve increasingly diverse workflow requirements.
A new preflight check identifies available space within PDF documents. In print‑and‑cut workflows, this allows systems to automatically locate suitable areas for marks or identifiers based on available whitespace and distribution rules. PdfToolbox 17 can separate static and dynamic content in PDF files used for variable data or transactional printing. This optimisation enables significantly faster processing in high‑volume output workflows. For textile, wallpaper, decor, and industrial printing workflows, pdfToolbox can seamlessly extend repeating patterns and generate bleed without disrupting the pattern structure. This makes it easier to prepare files for large format or continuous production.