GdPicture.NET
Best document management SDK
A powerful all-in-one SDK for viewing, processing, scanning, converting, compressing, annotating, recognizing, and printing documents in 100+ formats — with advanced OCR, barcode, PDF/A, MICR, OMR, color detection, and high-fidelity compression technologies.
Powerful conversion
Convert between formats — like DOCX to PDF, or TIFF to DOCX — with a fast, accurate document conversion engine. The high-fidelity PDF/A converter supports compliance workflows.
Intelligent recognition
Extract data and automate document intelligence with OMR, OCR, MICR, and document recognition. Read and write both linear and 2D barcodes.
Compression and annotation
Annotate images and PDFs in Windows and web applications. Color detection and the MRC engine deliver powerful image and PDF compression, with an unrivaled hyper-compression engine for optimal file size reduction.
The most complete document imaging toolkit on the market
GdPicture delivers native .NET and COM/ActiveX components for composing, displaying, capturing, annotating, cleaning, editing, and printing documents within your WinForms, WPF, and web applications.
Supports C#, VB.NET, Visual Basic 6, Delphi, C++, Microsoft Access, Visual FoxPro, HTML, JavaScript, VBScript, ASP.NET, and PHP.
- .NET WinForms
- WPF
- ASP.NET
- COM/ActiveX UserControls
Document imaging SDK with full PDF and Office support
GdPicture.NET is an all-in-one toolkit for PDF processing, Office document manipulation, CAD support, image processing, scanning, barcode recognition, printing, OCR, forms processing, and annotations.
- One SDK. No need to buy multiple products.
Support for 100+ file formats
Load, save, and convert documents across 100+ raster and vector formats, including TIFF, PDF, DOCX, ODT, RTF, SVG, DXF, JPEG 2000, JBIG2, DICOM, GIF, JPEG, PNG, WMF, EMF, BMP, Camera RAW, RAW Fax G3, ICO, PCX, PNM, HDR, PSD, TARGA, JNG, EXR, DDS, PPM, SGI, PBM, PGM, PFM, XBM, XPM, KOALA, IFF, Dr. Halo, WBMP, Kodak PhotoCD, and Sun RAS.
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Supported systems and .NET platforms
Cross-platform support
- Windows (32-bit, 64-bit, and AnyCPU)
- Linux x86-64
- Linux ARM-64
- macOS Universal (Intel and M series CPU based)
Supported .NET versions
- .NET Framework 4.5 and higher
- .NET Core 3.1
- .NET 5.0 or higher
Windows compatibility
- From Vista to Windows 11
- Windows Server from 2008 to 2022
Cross-platform .NET environments
- ASP.NET WebForm
- ASP.NET MVC
- ASP.NET Core
- Windows Forms
- WPF
- COM/ActiveX
All modern browsers
- Microsoft Edge
- Chrome, Chrome for Android
- Firefox, Firefox for Android
- Opera, Opera Mini, Opera for Android
- Safari 5+, Mobile Safari
Frequently asked questions
What is GdPicture.NET and how does it function as a document management SDK?
GdPicture.NET is an all-in-one document imaging SDK designed for .NET developers. It provides more than 3,000 functions for building applications, with features like document viewing, annotation, OCR, conversion, compression, redaction, and scanning — all crucial for robust document management systems.
Which document formats are supported by the GdPicture.NET SDK?
The SDK supports more than 100 file types, including PDF, DOCX, TIFF, DICOM, JBIG2, PNG, JPEG, SVG, HTML, and Office documents. This wide range ensures compatibility with nearly all documents found in enterprise workflows.
Does the SDK support document annotation and markup features?
Yes. GdPicture.NET includes a full annotation engine with support for text highlights, sticky notes, stamps, shapes, and redaction. It also supports XMP annotations, making it suitable for collaborative document workflows and review cycles.
Can GdPicture.NET be used to scan and digitize paper documents?
Absolutely. The SDK includes TWAIN and WIA scanning support, enabling developers to integrate scanner input directly into applications. It can also perform OCR to convert scanned documents into searchable and editable formats.
Is full-text search available across documents managed by the SDK?
Yes. When paired with the OCR and PDF text extraction features, the SDK enables developers to implement full-text search capabilities within scanned and digital documents.
Can I build cross-platform applications with GdPicture.NET?
Yes. GdPicture.NET supports .NET Framework, .NET Core, and .NET 5+, and it’s compatible with Windows, macOS (Universal), and Linux (x86-64 and ARM-64). This makes it a suitable choice for both desktop and server applications.
Does GdPicture.NET handle secure document processing?
Yes. It supports features like PDF encryption, password protection, digital signatures (including PAdES), and audit trails. It also includes redaction capabilities for removing sensitive information permanently.
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