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Ghostscript PDF Interpreter
Rewritten entirely in C, the new implementation delivers a standalone PDF interpreter that is faster and more secure than its predecessor, written in PostScript.
Overprint Simulation
All output devices are now capable of simulating overprinting and spot colors, regardless of the capabilities of the target device.
DOCX
We've added the ability to output to the Microsoft Word “docx” format with our newly implemented “docxwrite” device.
Map Text to Black
Text drawn by an input job can be forced to draw in solid black. This applies to text fill and text stroke operations.
Enhanced N-up Functionality
N-up imposition functionality has been expanded to handle all input file types including PDF, PCL, XPS, as well as improved handling of PostScript.
Language Bindings
Bindings for Python, C#, and Java have been added for the gsapi interface. Demos and sample apps are available for review.
OCR
We've added OCR device support to Ghostscript as of the 9.53 release. Convert printed paper documents, scanned raster images, digital camera images, etc. into searchable PDF text documents.
Powerful PDF Compression
Reduce file sizes without losing quality. Whether you want to compress PDFs for faster load times, storage efficiency, or SaaS applications, Ghostscript delivers enterprise-grade compression with full control over settings.
Cobalt Acceleration Library
The Cobalt Acceleration Library (CAL) is designed to deliver significant performance enhancements to both embedded and host-based systems. CAL delivers superior speed and print quality.
Graphics Library
The Ghostscript graphics engine supports multiple imaging models: Postscript Level 3, PDF 2.0, PCL 5e/5c/XL, and XPS.
Color Management
Supports ICC standards throughout the entire workflow, allowing you to interface your color management system easily and seamlessly with Ghostscript to ensure accurate color rendering each and every time.
Screening
Ghostscript offers three high-performance screening technologies: Even Toned Screening, Error Diffusion Screening, and Threshold Array Screening.
Interpreters
The Ghostscript family of interpreters offers native rendering of all major page description languages. In addition to rendering to raster, Ghostscript offers the capability of high-level conversion through our vector output devices.
Trapping
Color Approximation Trapping, is a mechanism for performing configurable bitmap based trapping as part of the Ghostscript rendering process.
More Features
Ghostscript's breadth and depth of features makes it a veritable "Swiss army knife", a customizable software solution for addressing complex imaging and printing requirements.