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We are happy to announce the release of PDFsam Basic 5.2.8. In this version you will find:

• Sejda library upgrade to version 5.1.3 with performance improvements and few bug fixes
• Updated translations
• Better error message when the output file is not valid

Download PDFsam Basic 5.2.8.

Hello,
we recently released the new version 5.4.0 of PDFsam Visual where we upgraded dependencies and main framework with a number of improvements and fixes. The upgrade is free for subscription plan customers and for those who have a perpetual license valid for version 5 (key starting with PV5). PDFsam Visual can be downloaded from here and tested for 14 days, fully functional and without limitations.
Enjoy!

We’re pleased to announce the release of PDFsam Basic 5.2.5. This latest version includes:

• Sejda library upgrade to version 5.1.1
• Extract pages tool now supports last keyword in pages selection to extract the last page of the input files
• Signed custom action dll used in Windows MSI installer

Download PDFsam Basic 5.2.5.

We released the new version 5.2.2 of PDFsam Basic where you can find:

• JDK 21.0.2
• JavaFX 21.0.2
• Sejda 5.0.13
• Updated translations
• Updated dependencies
• Fixed #569: dragging to the edge of the selection table automatically scrolls
• Fixed #507: added the ability to drop files between rows of the selection table

Get the new version here.
Enjoy

We just released the new version 5.2.0 of PDFsam Basic. In this version:

• JDK 21.0.1
• JavaFX 21.0.1
• Sejda 5.0.11
• Updated translations
• Fixed #516 a sorting issue with some special characters in some locale
• Fixed #532 default working directory to have precedence if set and to be used in case of relative output paths
• Closed #538 to add a default prefix value that can be set via sys prop and MSI property
• Closed #555 to add a default PDF version that can be set via sys prop
• Fixed #561 so clickable links works on Linux
• Fixed an issue with the MSI installer that was re-adding configuration lines in case of repair, change etc

Get the new version here.
Enjoy

Hello,
we recently released the new version 5 of PDFsam Visual with few new tools and a number of improvements and fixes. The upgrade is free for subscription plan customers and for those who have a perpetual license valid for version 5 (key starting with PV5). PDFsam Visual can be downloaded from here and tested for 14 days, fully functional and without limitations.
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What does it mean to flatten a PDF?

Flattening a PDF file is the process of converting elements of a document into a single static layer, ensuring both document security and integrity, preventing easy editing or manipulation. PDF flattening can involve all elements of the document (text, images and form fields) or just the form fields. The result is a more secure document that is not only difficult to modify but also safer to share.

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When working with PDF files you can come across files lacking proper margins, which can be frustrating making reading and printing a hassle. Whether you need to print a PDF, annotate it, or simply improve the overall appearance, adding margins is a practical solution.

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As you can see on our GitHub release page, as part of our release process we create a .asc file corresponding to each downloadable package. Files .asc are ASCII file containing a plain text digital signature of the corresponding package file.
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Hello,
we released the new major version 5 of PDFsam Basic. A lot of work has been done and many things changed compared to version 4, here is a summary:
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