JPedal is a Java PDF library for viewing, converting and printing PDF files. It makes it very easy for developers to work with PDF files in Java. Read more here.

JPedal

Why choose a pure Java PDF library?

TL;DR Choosing a pure Java PDF library ensures seamless cross-platform deployment and enhanced security through JVM-managed memory. This strategy minimizes technical debt by simplifying...
Jacob Collins
Apr 16, 2026 2 min read

How to remove text from a PDF in Java…

TL;DR True PDF redaction in Java requires two things: hiding the text visually and removing it from the content stream. This tutorial shows how...
Jacob Collins
Apr 9, 2026 2 min read

How to redact PDF text with the JPedal Viewer

TL;DR The JPedal PDF Viewer can be used to redact text in PDF documents. Select ‘Redact’ from the tools menu and draw a rectangle...
Jacob Collins
Apr 2, 2026 1 min read

How to remove unused objects from PDF file (Tutorial)

PDF files sometimes contain objects which are never used. This increases the file size and is wasteful. This tutorial shows you how to reduce...
Jacob Collins
Mar 23, 2026 44 sec read

How to extract text from a PDF as JSON

Some PDF files can be “tagged” which means they contain information about the structure of the file. This structure is embedded as metadata within...
Jacob Collins
Mar 23, 2026 1 min read

How to add a CMYK image to a PDF…

TL;DR Printers operate in CMYK colour space rather than RGB, so adding a CMYK image to a PDF will ensure printing accuracy. The JPedal...
Jacob Collins
Mar 23, 2026 1 min read
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