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RAD PDF

PDF Editor GUI for ASP.NET & ASP.NET Core·radpdf.com

RAD PDF is a .NET component for ASP.NET and ASP.NET Core applications that adds a browser-based PDF viewer, editor, and form filler to a website without requiring Adobe Acrobat, Flash, or ActiveX plugins. It runs entirely on the developer's own server and integrates directly with ASP.NET Web Forms, MVC, Razor, Blazor, and Web API projects. Capabilities include client-side PDF editing and annotation, an interactive PDF form designer, PDF security controls, and an extensive developer API for customizing document workflows.

What it's for

Save & reopen partially completed PDF formsPre-fill PDF form data using C# or VB.NETControl PDF content usage (e.g. print once)Lock PDF form field values or object locationsAdd timestamps or user signatures from a server repositoryCustomize & localize text in the client interfaceIntercept internal events (e.g. saving, printing, & searching)

Features 20

Add images to PDFs via direct upload or server-side
Add text, shapes, whiteout & annotations to PDF files
Add, crop, deskew, move & delete PDF pages
Client-side PDF editor
Download embedded files
Encrypt PDF contents with a password
Extensive developer API (client-side JavaScript and server-side)
HTML/browser-based PDF reader with no plugins required
Insert and remove bookmarks (PDF outlines)
Interactive PDF form designer for creating and modifying form fields
Limit or disable printing, searching, and text extraction
Open, save, download & print PDF documents
PDF content protection and security controls
PDF form filler supporting Check, Combo, List, Radio, and Text field types
Prevent direct PDF access while allowing viewing & printing
Rotate, scroll & zoom PDF pages
Search PDF text for terms and keywords
Select and copy PDF text to clipboard
Sign & certify PDF documents
Thumbnail, bookmark & link navigation support

At a glance

self-hostableAPI

TypeLibrary / SDK

DeploymentSelf-hosted

PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

Forstartups, educational institutions, public agencies, small businesses, non-profits, enterprise companies, resellers

CompanyRed Software

Integrations

StripeMicrosoft SQL ServerAzure Blobs

Resources

Pricing

Pricing is provided only on request (Request a Quote). Licenses are sold per machine as either a yearly subscription or a perpetual one-time purchase, with separate Developer and Server license types. Online credit card purchases are processed via Stripe.

Subscription LicenseQuote

Pricing available only by quote; Developer and Server licenses priced separately.

one license per machine, valid for one year, must be renewed yearly

Perpetual LicenseQuote

Pricing available only by quote; can be used indefinitely without an active Maintenance Plan, though support and updates require renewal.

one license per machine, valid forever; usable without an active Maintenance Plan but without support/updates