Soda PDF
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| Developer(s) | LULU Software Limited |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2010 |
| Stable release | 14
/ 12 May 2022[1] |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Available in | 8 languages |
| Type | PDF Software |
| License | End-user license agreement[2] |
| Website | www |
Soda PDF is an application used to view, create, and edit Portable Document Format (PDF) files.[3] The software was developed by LULU Software in 2010, based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Features
[edit]Some of the main features are the following:
- Merge/Append Files. Merge or combine files / add pages to a document.
- Electronic Signature. Digitally sign online documents.
- Rearrange Pages. Rearrange/reorder pages within a document.
- Delete Pages.
- Rotate Pages.
- Access Controls/Permissions.
- Commenting/Notes.
- Cloud storage integration
Other Soda PDF features are based on older versions such as Soda PDF 2012 and Soda PDF 5. The software also has the ability to read comic book files such as CBR and CBZ, and eBook files such as EPUB.[4][5]
Soda View / 3D and Create
[edit]Soda View/3D is a free PDF application users can use to open, view, and create PDF files. The flipping animation tool of its patent-pending 3D feature enables users to go through pages of PDF files.[6] CNET has praised the 3D Reader as being “clean and inviting,”[7] However, the program also installs unwanted software that creates frequent pop-ups in Windows.
Version history
[edit]| Version | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Soda PDF Professional 2011 with OCR | May 2011 | New features include Create & Convert, Edit & Insert, Secure & Sign, Digital Signature, Secure Permissions, Password Security features, and OCR.[8] |
| Soda PDF 2012 | December 2011 | 3D View, split PDF into multiple files, extract specific pages of a PDF document, easier to select text, make necessary modifications and rearrange elements within PDF documents.[9][10][11] |
| Soda PDF 5 | October 2012 | Interface redesigned, improved layer management and form creation, additional tools for reviewing and annotating documents, support for TIFF file format for PDF creation.[12] |
| Soda PDF 6 | November 2013[13] | Modular feature installation[14] |
| Soda PDF 12 | August 2020[15] | User interface refresh; increased speed; E-sign[15] |
| Soda PDF 14 | May 2022 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Soda PDF v.14 Release Notes". Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ End User's License Agreement
- ^ June (March 16, 2024). "Soda PDF Program Overview". Soda PDF Support. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ "Soda PDF 6 - Free Download". Portal Programas. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ^ "Soda PDF 6". Tucows. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ^ "PDF Reader Free Download". Soda PDF. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ^ "Soda PDF 3D Reader". CNET Download.com. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ^ "Soda PDF 6". CNET Download.com. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ^ "Soda PDF goes 3D". CNET Download.com. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ^ "Soda PDF goes 3D". Planet PDF. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ^ "Soda PDF 2012 Pro + OCR review". PD Advisor. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ^ "LULU Software Launches Version 5 of Their Award-Winning Soda PDF Product Line". Reuters.com. Archived from the original on 26 June 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ^ "LULU Software Extends Their Award-Winning Product Line by Launching Soda PDF 12, the First Fully-Modular PDF Solution Designed by Users". Yahoo Finance. 13 November 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ^ "Products". Soda PDF. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ^ a b "Soda PDF 12 Release Note" (PDF) (Press release). Soda. 5 August 2020.
