> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.apryse.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.apryse.com/cli/get-started/readme.md).

# PDF Command-line Library

Enhance document processing with Tools & Utilities from Apryse, trusted by startups, governments, and Fortune 500 companies. Explore CLI tools for various platforms and access PDFNet resources for sup

Tools & Utilities can help you work with a variety of document processing commands using a command line interface.

Apryse’s fully supported Apryse SDK is trusted by thousands of innovative startups, governments, and Fortune 500 businesses (see [customers](https://apryse.com/customers)). Apryse technology is built from the ground up and is not dependent on any external third-party open-source software.

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## Overview

All of the tools below leverage code from the same codebase as our Apryse SDK, which is supported on:

* [Web](/web/get-started/guides.md)
* [Android](/android/guides.md)
* [iOS](/ios/guides.md)
* [Windows](/core/get-started/readme.md)
* [Linux](/core/get-started/readme.md)

Our CLI tools are sufficient for simple use-cases, but if you would like more customization options, or if you'd like to wrap the call as part of a REST API endpoint, we recommend our SDK above.

## Resources

Tools and Utilities is based on PDFNet so users can ask questions, receive help, search for code snippets as well as exchange information and keep up-to-date with the latest developments in PDFNet as well.

Please visit [Apryse Support Resources](https://apryse.com/support) for more information.

### Discord

We regularly exchange information on Discord and answer questions from many enthusiasts, experts, and developers getting familiar with Apryse.

You can find us on [Discord](https://apryse.com/discord)

### Apryse Community

Check out announcements, connect with Support and research questions on our Community page.

You can search the archives by visiting the [Apryse Community](https://community.apryse.com).

## Free trial

* There are no feature limitations during the trial
* [Sign-up](https://dev.apryse.com) to get your trial key
* Chat with us on [Discord](https://apryse.com/discord?docLink=freDis)


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