PDF and PostScript

Ghostpdf Feature Advantages

  • "Distiller" capability for PostScript to PDF conversion
  • Fully compatible with the Adobe Portable Document Format for PDF 1.6 including PDF 1.4 transparency support
  • Alpha channel transparency
  • Blend modes
  • Knockout groups
  • Device"N" color support (6+ colors at 8 bits)
  • "Argyll" color management system
  • One-step rendering for viewing or printing without the need for intermediate PostScript conversion
  • Portable to any computing environment
  • Full source code availability

PostScript LanguageLevel 3 Feature Advantages

  • Full source code availability
  • Anti-aliased text and graphics on continuous-tone devices
  • Alpha value for displays
  • ICC-based color support
  • Device"N" color support (6+ colors at 8 bits)
  • "Argyll" color management system
  • Band-at-a-time rendering for hi-resolution printers (This has been available in our products since 1991)
  • Additional data compression and decompression filters
  • High-quality Type 1 scalable fonts
  • Genoa tested