Callas releases standalone PDF editor

mattbeals · June 25, 2009, 05:49:12 PM

Today Callas Software has released a stand alone version of their popular PDF editing package pdfToolbox 4.3.

The stand alone editor has all the features of the plug-in without the overhead of Adobe Acrobat. The stand alone application is a very fast and efficient environment for manipulating PDF's. Please feel free to download a trial version at:

Mac version: http://www.callassoftware.com/callas/doku.php/en:download:form?product=callas_pdfToolbox4&platform=Mac&purge=true

Windows version: http://www.callassoftware.com/callas/doku.php/en:download:form?product=callas_pdfToolbox4&platform=Win&purge=true

pmhapp · June 26, 2009, 08:43:55 AM

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DigitalCrapShoveler · June 26, 2009, 08:45:15 AM

Hahahaha, that's funny PM. I'll give it a whirl, what could it hurt, eh?

DigitalCrapShoveler · June 26, 2009, 12:21:21 PM

Hefty download, but a 30 day trial, appears to be FULLY functional. I'll run it and report back.

Any difference/benefit between the plug-in for Acrobat and the stand alone? What's the price tag?

jimking · June 26, 2009, 12:30:38 PM

Thanks Matt.

DigitalCrapShoveler · June 26, 2009, 04:05:18 PM

I've been running it today. Impressive, most impressive. The Imposition feature has already made my life a little easier and I haven't really got into the nuts and bolts yet. The interface is somewhat unique, but once I got over it, pretty simple to use. It HAS to cost a fortune. Am I wrong?

mattbeals · June 26, 2009, 07:15:33 PM

All I can say at this point about the stand alone version is this; you'll be pleasantly surprised I think.

frailer · June 27, 2009, 05:06:56 AM

Yep, thanks Matt. Looking forward to spinning the tyres around the block.

A certain Adobe identity on another forum has alluded to certain well-known PDF editing/manipulation apps. not being "Adobe-compliant".

I take it this would not be one of them. Not trying to be a smart-arse; just a genuine enquiry. Have had enough experience with non-compliance in a certain imposition app., to last me into next year. :sad:

Joe · June 27, 2009, 10:28:41 AM

I think, in Adobe's eyes, anything not made by them is not "Adobe-compliant". :laugh:

ratintrap · June 27, 2009, 12:40:25 PM

Quote from: Joe on June 27, 2009, 10:28:41 AMI think, in Adobe's eyes, anything not made by them is not "Adobe-compliant". :laugh:

That sounds about right.

gnubler · June 27, 2009, 07:24:00 PM

I'm not adobe-compliant.

mattbeals · June 29, 2009, 03:00:56 AM

pdfToolbox 4.3 plug-in comes bundled with pdfToolbox 4.3 stand alone for one price for use on one individual computer. Sorry, no sharing the plug-in on one and the stand alone on another. The retail price is 499 Euros. For those licensed users of pdfToolbox 4.x you are entitled to a free upgrade to 4.3. Licensed PitStop users are able to take advantage of a competitive upgrade.

DigitalCrapShoveler · June 29, 2009, 07:31:47 AM

Quote from: mattbeals on June 29, 2009, 03:00:56 AMpdfToolbox 4.3 plug-in comes bundled with pdfToolbox 4.3 stand alone for one price for use on one individual computer. Sorry, no sharing the plug-in on one and the stand alone on another. The retail price is 499 Euros. For those licensed users of pdfToolbox 4.x you are entitled to a free upgrade to 4.3. Licensed PitStop users are able to take advantage of a competitive upgrade.

From what I have experienced already, well worth it. You guys need to try this out. I am liking it more and more.

mattbeals · June 29, 2009, 10:42:52 AM

Give me a call or shoot me an email with your impressions. I'd like to hear what you have to say.

DigitalCrapShoveler · June 29, 2009, 10:50:34 AM

I am gonna hit it pretty hard this week. I'll let you know. Thanks Matt.

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