HexaPDF
A pure Ruby library for creating, manipulating, merging, securing, and optimizing PDF files with a Ruby-esque API.
What is HexaPDF?
HexaPDF is a pure Ruby library for creating, manipulating, and optimizing PDF files. It provides a comprehensive set of tools for PDF generation, content extraction, encryption, digital signatures, and document composition, solving the need for a versatile PDF solution in Ruby applications.
Ruby developers who need to generate, modify, or process PDF files programmatically, especially those requiring features like forms, encryption, or high-level document layout.
Developers choose HexaPDF for its full PDF library capabilities, including reading and modifying existing PDFs, a Ruby-esque API, and extensive features like encryption, forms, and a command-line tool, making it a robust alternative to tools like pdftk or Prawn.
Overview
Versatile PDF creation and manipulation for Ruby
Use Cases
Best For
- Generating PDF reports or documents dynamically in Ruby applications
- Merging, splitting, or manipulating existing PDF files programmatically
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