The Aquaforest SDK is an extensive suite designed for PDF processing that encompasses features such as content extraction, the generation of searchable PDFs, and OCR capabilities utilizing both the standard Aquaforest engine and the enhanced Canon IRIS engine, alongside handwriting recognition facilitated by Google and Microsoft APIs. With a robust PDF and barcode toolkit, it boasts high performance and can leverage up to 64 cores for processing tasks. This SDK provides the ability to analyze PDF documents efficiently, automatically extracting name/value pairs for further use. It offers numerous manipulation features, including PDF merging, handling attachments, extracting content, processing XMP metadata, and validating PDF/A compliance, among others. Notably, the standard OCR engine supports 23 languages and is available across all SDK editions, allowing for versatile usage. Furthermore, this tool integrates seamlessly with Google and Microsoft’s cloud OCR services, proving particularly beneficial for unique scenarios such as handwriting recognition. Additionally, the SDK is proficient in reading and identifying a wide range of standard barcode formats, enhancing its functionality in various applications.