|  | Compression  & File Formats 
 
                Load and save over 100 image, graphic, and document formats, including raster and vector images, PDF, JPEG, JPEG 2000, GIF, TIFF, CAD, ABIC Check Imaging, JPEG XR, and Camera RAW.For complete DICOM file support, seeImageGear MedicalAccess and control compression parameters for each image typeRead and modify metadata such as TIFF tags and EXIF data.   Raster Formats: 
                Easily convert between raster image formats (TIFF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, etc.)Quickly convert images into one format for consistent viewingBuild applications to convert between formats, or to change bit depths, color palettes, and encoding options   Vector Formats: 
                Read, render, and write vector files such as PDF, CAD, SVG, and XPS in their native formatsRead DWG, DWF, and DXF files from AutoCAD 2.5 through 2007, and Write versions 12 through 2007Create applications that read, render, and write 3D wireframe objects   Extensive PDF/PS Support: 
                Read, write, display, and edit PDF, PDF/A, PostScript, EPS, and U3D filesComprehensive PDF API built on Adobe® technologyRead, modify, and write PDF annotations, bookmarks, and metadataAnalyze for PDF/A and PDF/X compliance   File Loading and Saving: 
                Often opens even damaged and non-standard image filesEnsures standards compliance when writing files, with flexible settingsQuickly access any page of multi-page filesFast TIFF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, MO:DCA compression and decompression | 
        
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            |  | Image Viewing & Display | 
        
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                Build Windows-based viewers using ActiveX controls or DLLs, or use shared libraries for Linux, and Unix applicationsRapidly add advanced viewing features into your applicationsAnti-Aliasing and Smoothing for clear display of color and black and white imagesThumbnail creation for easy navigation of folders and multi-page filesIncludes common dialogs for image loading, saving, processing, and more   | 
        
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            |  | Photo and Color Image Editing | 
        
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 Image Editing: 
                Image manipulation, such as Crop, Resize, Thumbnail creation, Encryption, and DecryptionImage Transformation, such as Rotate, Crop, Resize, and conversionAccess and write IPTC and EXIF metadataArea Detection and Processing, using a predefined or custom pixel-checking methodRegion of Interest (ROI) permits specification of an area to include or exclude from image processingDither and Halftone methods optimize image size and quality   Color Processing: 
                Advanced image processing methods, such as Adjust Brightness and Contrast, Automatic Tone and Gamma correction
  
                ICC color profiles allow accurate color displayPantone channels deliver spot color display and controlModify photos with Filters such as Sharpen, Smooth, and Edge detectApply dozens of Effects, including: Perspec-tive, Emboss, Drop Shadows, Posterize, Aging, Motion, Texture, Lighting, Vignettes, etc.Alpha Channel allows elements from two images to be selectively combined
   
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            |  | Annotation | 
        
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                Easy-to-implement UI elements for marking up imagesSupports Accusoft Redlining Toolkit™ (ART), or ARTx with XML-based annotation storageMark up any image with Text Note, Line, Arrow, Rectangle, Ellipse, Highlight, Protractor, Ruler, and other annotationsBuild collaboration workflows allowing each person to attach comments to images as they are viewedCan Burn-in annotations, such as for permanent Redaction of sensitive information | 
        
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            |  | Document Image Processing & Editing | 
        
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                ImageClean™ document enhancement includes Hole Punch Removal, Line Removal, Dotted Line Removal, Clean Borders, Auto-Crop, Dilate/ Erode, etc. 
 Correct scanning and faxing issues using Despeckle and Deskew 
 Image manipulation, including: Crop, Resize, Rotate, NegateAdditional cleanup features are available with:ScanFix XpressFor recognition features, add-on:OCR Xpress for full-page OCR,
 SmartZone OCR/ICR to recognize text in defined areas, or Barcode Xpress
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            |  | Scanning | 
        
            | TWAIN Scanning: 
                Programmatically build your own user interfaceComprehensive support for TWAIN devices including scanners, digital cameras, and video capture boardsFor multi-page and single page scanning, with configurable parametersControl TWAIN transfer modes 
 
                ISIS Scanning: 
                    Build custom interfaces for high-speed ISIS® scannersCapture data from paper documents and deliver it to custom applications or ECM systemsISIS delivers interface consistency, high speed, and reliability for scanning applications | 
        
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            |  | Printing | 
        
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                Provides program control over printing functionsOvercomes inherent print driver limitations, optimizing print qualityControl sizing, color correction, and paginationBuild custom printing dialogs |