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How to Read Data Matrix Code Online

April 11, 2025

Data Matrix codes are widely used in industries like manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare for tracking and identification. To reliably decode them, you need a high-performance Data Matrix code reader, and GdPicture SDK delivers exactly that for .NET developers. In this post, you’ll learn how to read Data Matrix barcodes from images using the GdPicture barcode […]

How to Blur a Barcode Instantly

Whether you’re building document automation workflows, anonymizing sensitive data, or preparing images for public sharing, you may encounter situations where you need to blur a barcode in an image. With the GdPicture.NET, this is not only possible—it’s straightforward. In this post, we’ll walk you through how to blur a barcode using GdPicture.NET SDK, including both […]

What Is a Linearized PDF? (And How to Create One with GdPicture)

If you’ve ever tried to open a large PDF on a slow internet connection, you know how frustrating it can be to wait for the entire document to download before you can view even the first page. That’s where linearized PDFs come into play. In this post, we’ll explain what a linearized PDF is, why […]

What is Document Generation and How to Easily Create It

April 10, 2025

Whether you’re building a document automation system, a reporting engine, agreements, or a custom form generator, having a powerful and flexible document generation toolset is essential. For developers in the .NET ecosystem, GdPicture.NET SDK offers a full-featured solution for generating, converting, and automating documents at scale. We’ll walk you through the SDK’s document generation capabilities […]

The 7 Most Popular C# Text Recognition Libraries Used

If you’re building a .NET application that processes scanned documents, images, or PDFs, choosing the right C# text recognition library is critical. Text recognition is no longer a niche utility. From automating invoice processing to enabling smart search in enterprise systems, OCR lies at the heart of many mission-critical workflows. Choosing the right library in […]

Tesseract API in C vs. GdPicture.NET OCR: A Practical Developer Comparison

When choosing an OCR engine for your application, two options come up often: Tesseract, the open-source OCR library with a C API, and GdPicture.NET, a commercial .NET SDK with built-in OCR and document processing tools. If you’re working in C or C#, it’s important to understand the differences — not just in technology, but in […]

The Complete Guide to Document Annotation (2025 Updated)

April 9, 2025

Document annotation is no longer a nice-to-have; it’s a necessity in modern workflows where unstructured information needs to be systematically interpreted, tagged, and processed—often at scale. Whether you’re building document AI pipelines, developing internal document management systems, or implementing compliance workflows, annotation is often the foundation. This guide explores document annotation from the ground up: […]

Data Matrix vs QR Code: Key Difference and When to Use Each

Barcodes are foundational to digital traceability, but when it comes to selecting between Data Matrix vs QR code, the decision is more than aesthetic—it’s operational. Each has unique advantages depending on the application environment, data volume, physical constraints, and long-term durability. This article shows the differences between Data Matrix and QR codes with a lens […]

Fixing the “File Is Open in Windows Image Acquisition” Error

If you’re working with scanners or cameras on Windows and using Windows Image Acquisition (WIA), you may encounter the “File is open in Windows Image Acquisition” error. This message typically points to a locked file, a scanner in use, or a driver-level issue—none of which are directly flagged in the GdPicture SDK, but all of […]

PDF 417 vs Code 128: Choosing the Right Barcode Format

Barcodes are essential in modern document and data workflows—from logistics and manufacturing to government and healthcare. Two of the most widely used barcode formats are PDF417 and Code 128. While they serve different purposes, both are fully supported in GdPicture.NET, the powerful imaging and document SDK from Nutrient. In this post, we’ll compare PDF417 vs […]