Markup
Transform your workflows with advanced PDF markup
Enable precise PDF annotation, seamless real-time collaboration, and secure document management. Improve review processes with intuitive editing, measurement, and metadata integration features.
Use cases
Add annotations and comments in PDF
Insert text, highlight content, add shapes, and include comments or notes using customizable annotation tools that support various styles and formats.
Measure distance, area, and perimeter
Leverage built-in measurement tools to calculate precise distances, areas, and perimeters directly within a PDF, with support for custom units and scaling.
Collaborate and edit documents in real time
Use real-time collaboration features that allow multiple users to edit and annotate documents simultaneously, with instant updates and version control.
Secure documents with permissions and signatures
Apply advanced document security through customizable permissions, digital signatures, and encryption to control access and ensure document integrity.
Manage metadata and XMP annotations
Edit, add, and manage XMP metadata within PDFs to store critical information about a document, ensuring proper categorization and context for future use.
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Annotations
Enable comprehensive document annotation
Enable comprehensive document annotation
Integrate a robust annotation system with quick access to a wide range of PDF tools via a customizable toolbar. Features include rich text and ink annotations, enhanced reusable stamps, a context-sensitive inspector for detailed control, and advanced options like `noZoom` and batch manipulation.
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Frequently asked questions
What annotation tools does Nutrient’s PDF markup SDK provide?
The SDK offers a robust annotation system with quick access to a wide range of PDF tools via a customizable toolbar. Features include rich text and ink annotations, enhanced reusable stamps, a context-sensitive inspector for detailed control, and advanced options like `noZoom` and batch manipulation.
How does the SDK facilitate real-time collaboration on document markups?
The SDK supports real-time collaboration features that allow multiple users to edit and annotate documents simultaneously, with instant updates and version control. This ensures all collaborators have access to the most recent changes, enhancing teamwork and productivity.
What measurement tools are included in the SDK for technical annotations?
The SDK includes tools to accurately measure distances, angles, and areas within PDF documents. These tools support scaling and unit conversion, making them ideal for technical annotations in fields like architecture and engineering.
Can the SDK manage document security, such as applying permissions and digital signatures?
Yes. The SDK allows for the application of advanced document security measures — including customizable permissions, digital signatures, and encryption — to control access and ensure document integrity.
Is it possible to edit and manage metadata within PDFs using the SDK?
The SDK enables users to edit, add, and manage XMP metadata within PDFs, ensuring proper categorization and context for future use.
What platforms and development environments are compatible with Nutrient’s PDF markup SDK?
The SDK is designed for cross-platform compatibility, supporting integration into web applications using JavaScript frameworks, as well as mobile platforms such as iOS and Android. It also extends support to React Native, Flutter, and MAUI, ensuring a consistent markup experience across devices.
How does the SDK handle offline usage and data synchronization?
For standalone web applications, annotations can be saved as XFDF or Instant JSON, allowing offline access and later synchronization when reconnected. In server-backed applications, real-time synchronization ensures all users have the most up-to-date annotations instantly.
PDF markup tool
What is a PDF markup tool?
A PDF markup tool is a software application that enables users to annotate, comment, and highlight content within PDF documents. Nutrient’s PDF markup SDK offers a comprehensive suite of annotation features, including real-time collaboration, measurement tools, and metadata management, making document review and collaboration more efficient.
- Add comments, highlights, and annotations in multiple formats.
- Use measurement tools to calculate distance, area, and perimeter.
- Enable real-time collaboration with simultaneous document markup.
- Customize annotation styles to match branding and user preferences.
- Ensure document security with digital signatures and access controls.
How to choose the right PDF markup tool?
When choosing a PDF markup tool, it’s essential to consider factors such as collaboration features, measurement capabilities, and API flexibility. Here’s what to focus on:
- Annotation variety — Ensure support for text highlights, comments, shapes, and rich text annotations.
- Measurement accuracy — Look for built-in tools to measure distance, area, and perimeter.
- Real-time collaboration — Opt for tools that allow multiple users to annotate and review documents simultaneously.
- Metadata management — Ensure support for XMP metadata to maintain document integrity.
- Security and permissions — Prioritize solutions that provide access control and secure document handling.
What are the best solutions to solve my PDF markup problem?
To enhance document collaboration and annotation, you need a solution that balances usability, collaboration, and customization. Nutrient’s PDF markup SDK excels in this area.
- Nutrient SDK — Offers comprehensive markup tools, real-time collaboration, and secure document management.
- Apryse (PDFTron) SDK — Provides annotation features but with limited real-time collaboration.
- Adobe Acrobat SDK — Suitable for basic markup but lacks extensive customization options.
- Foxit PDF SDK — Supports annotations but may not offer advanced measurement tools.
What are the benefits of using Nutrient’s PDF markup tool?
Nutrient’s PDF markup SDK improves document review workflows by providing feature-rich annotation tools, real-time collaboration, and secure document handling.
- Comprehensive annotation options — Add comments, highlights, and shapes with customizable styles.
- Precise measurement tools — Calculate distance, area, and perimeter for technical annotations.
- Real-time collaboration features — Enable simultaneous document review with version control.
- Secure document handling — Apply permissions, encryption, and digital signatures to control access.
- Metadata management — Manage XMP metadata to ensure document categorization and context.
How does Nutrient’s SDK compare to other PDF markup solutions?
Nutrient’s PDF markup SDK stands out by offering more advanced annotation capabilities, real-time collaboration, and enhanced measurement tools, making it a top choice for developers.
- Greater annotation variety — Supports rich text, ink annotations, and customizable stamp options.
- Superior measurement precision — Ensures accuracy for technical and engineering use cases.
- Real-time collaboration efficiency — Enables multiple users to annotate documents simultaneously.
- Flexible API for customization — Allows seamless integration into web, mobile, and desktop applications.
- Advanced security and compliance — Provides document security through access control and encryption.