> 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/web/low-level-pdf-api.md).

# Low-level PDF API

- [Low-Level document editing (COS/SDF API) using Apryse's Web SDK](https://docs.apryse.com/web/low-level-pdf-api/low-level.md): Enhance your document editing capabilities with COS/SDF API using web. Access low-level PDF object model, integrate high and low-level APIs seamlessly, and unlock unique functionalities for customized
- [Information dictionary: adding custom data to a PDF using JavaScript](https://docs.apryse.com/web/low-level-pdf-api/add-custom.md): Learn how to add custom data to an existing document using the Cos/SDF low-level API to edit PDF files. Get a full code sample demonstrating the use of basic Cos/SDF API for document editing. The Apry
- [Introduction to PDF file format](https://docs.apryse.com/web/low-level-pdf-api/pdf.md): Discover the basic structure of a PDF document in this detailed guide. Learn about the header, body, cross-reference table, and trailer sections that make up a PDF file. Explore the elements that crea
- [SDF / COS object model](https://docs.apryse.com/web/low-level-pdf-api/sdf.md): Discover the complexities of PDF documents and how Apryse CosEdit tool simplifies editing at the object level. Learn about SDF/COS object model and APIs for precise PDF manipulation. The Apryse Web SD
- [Filters and streams using JavaScript](https://docs.apryse.com/web/low-level-pdf-api/filters.md): Learn about SDF stream objects and filter pipelines in PDF documents with Apryse SDK. Explore efficient data processing and extraction methods for better performance. The Apryse Web SDK streamlines se
- [Sample for editing PDFs using basic Cos/SDF API using JavaScript](https://docs.apryse.com/web/low-level-pdf-api/samples.md): Learn how to edit PDF files using the Cos/SDF low-level API with this informative sample. Enhance your document editing skills now! The Apryse Web SDK streamlines secure, serverless document processin
- [APIs for low-level PDF document editing using JavaScript](https://docs.apryse.com/web/low-level-pdf-api/apis.md): Discover utility classes for PDF documents with this low-level API. Explore Web (Javascript) PDFNet.Obj and PDFNet.SDFDoc functionalities. The Apryse Web SDK streamlines secure, serverless document pr


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