Pdfleo is a command line utility to transform existing PDF files - such as linearization, encryption, decryption, compression, size reduction, and metadata modification. It can also be used to display information of PDF documents, such as metadata, security attributes and required fonts.

A typical use of pdfleo is to post-process PDF files created by a word processor or a PDF generator, such as Word 2007 or FOP. You can use this program to optimize (linearization or size reduction), encrypt, add metadata etc. In addition to modifying existing files, you can use the program to collect meta data of PDF documents, such as title, author and creation date.

Both 32-bit and 64-bit executables are included in the package.

PDFLeo Features:
1. Encryption. Encrypt a PDF document with either password security or public key security. Remove PDF encryption if you are able to open the file. Retain PDF encryption and permission settings in the new PDF with other part of document modified.
2. Linearization. Optimize PDF documents to be viewed over slow connection from a capable web server.
3. Size Optimization. Reduce the file size by removing redundant contents, compressing streams and moving objects to streams.
4. Query document information, such as meta data, security, document permission and font information.
5. Insert and modify predefined or custom document information entries.
6. Insert, view and modify XMP metadata.

The software is packed in a zip file. Unzip it to your Windows folder or a new folder created. Optionally you may add the directory to your PATH variable so that you can call from other directories.

All editions of PDFLeo, including the trial version, share the same binary. After your purchased the software, you will receive a license key that activates the edition you bought. To convert the trial version into the edition you bought, fill in pdfleo.lic file with the license key received.

After installing the software, run the command pdfleo --help to verify that the software is installed correctly. If license name and serial number were correctly entered, the program will print the edition at the first line.

Limitations:
* Can only process PDF files up to 50 pages

The license of this software is Free Trial Software, the price is $99.00, you can free download and get a free trial.