The latest articles on DEV Community by pierredorge (@pierredge). https://dev.to/pierredge https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1266069%2F32d03b1e-ee29-4fbd-9193-d0f5610e298f.png https://dev.to/pierredge en pierredorge Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:21:02 +0000 https://dev.to/fileforge/pdf-20-whats-new-5cbo https://dev.to/fileforge/pdf-20-whats-new-5cbo <h2> Introduction </h2> <h3> Overview </h3> <p>Adobe Systems, the creator of the Portable Document Format (PDF), has seen PDF become a ubiquitous tool for viewing and interacting with documents. <br> Over 25 years since its inception, PDF has evolved significantly and was adopted as an open international standard in 2008. <br> The latest milestone in this evolution is the release of PDF version 2.0 by the International Organization for Standards (ISO) on July 28. <br> This update is the result of an 8-year collaborative effort involving experts across various disciplines and countries, with Adobe engineers playing a significant role. <br><br> The new 971-page PDF 2.0 specification enhances <strong>document security</strong>, <strong>accessibility</strong><em>, and the handling of graphically **rich media</em>* including 3D models, video, geospatial data, and advanced print features.</p> <h2> What's new? </h2> <h3> Improved security </h3> <p>PDF 2.0 incorporates advanced encryption with support for <em>256-bit AES encryption</em>, supports Unicode characters in passwords, and introduces an unencrypted wrapper for encryption details, aiding applications like Acrobat Reader in decryption.</p> <h3> Improved accessibility </h3> <p>Accessibility has been enhanced through an extended tagging architecture, the addition of text-to-speech features for images and a braille reader. Making content more accessible to users with disabilities. </p> <h3> Rich media support </h3> <p>The 2.0 version also supports <strong>PRC</strong> (a popular 3D modeling language) which enriches the PDF experience with advanced tools for interacting with rich 3D content.<br> <a href="https://media.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fz4bth17igvvs1y0n0f2n.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fz4bth17igvvs1y0n0f2n.png" alt="Sample PDF file with PRC 3D model of an electric helicopter."></a></p> <p>Geospatial capabilities are greatly expanded, allowing for sophisticated interactions with GIS data (Geospatial information systems) and the exchange of geographic content such as satellite imagery, astronomy, city mappings and more.<br> Another significant improvement in the geospatial field is the support for coordinate systems, enabling geospatial objects to be associated with a spatial reference point or projection.</p> <h3> Improvements in color accuracy </h3> <p>PDF 2.0 also brings significant advancements in color management for print workflows, including page-level output profiles, black point compensation, and spectrally defined colors, improving color accuracy and management across various printing scenarios.</p> pdf onedoc feature adobe