PDF/A for archiving: PDFlib can generate output according to the PDF/A-1a and PDF/A-1b standards, formally known as ISO 19005-1. PDF/A specifies a standardized subset of PDF for long-term preservation and archiving of PDF documents.

Table formatting: new table formatter which automatically places rows and columns, and splits tables across multiple pages.

3D animations: 3D animations in the U3D format can be embedded in the PDF output. Actions can be defined to interact with 3D animations

AES algorithm: PDFlib supports 128-bit encryption with the AES algorithm (Advanced Encryption Standard)

Integrated pCOS: PDFlib+PDI now includes the pCOS 2.0 interface. It can be used to query arbitrary properties of an existing PDF document via a simple path syntax.

XMP metadata: PDFlib automatically creates XMP metadata from document info fields.

XMP extension schemas for PDF/A-1 with full validation; see http://www.pdflib.com/developer/xmp-metadata/  for details

Layers: important for CAD and engineering applications; all layer control features available in PDF 1.5;

Text formatting: automatic multiline formatting; Unicode text, ragged or justified text, arbitrary font changes, multi-line body text or large tables. Blocks with multi-line text and reflow.

Tagged PDF: accessible PDF according to section 508

Linearized PDF: also known as web-optimized PDF (byteserving); page-at-a-time download when viewing PDFs in the Web browser.

Form fields: All types of PDF form fields can be generated and enhanced with JavaScript and other actions.

PDF/X for Prepress: supports 2003 editions of the ISO PDF/X standards for prepress (PDF/X-1a:2003, PDF/X-2:2003, and PDF/X-3:2003).

OPI for Prepress: options for adding OPI information to imported images.

Fonts: full Unicode and CJK support; kerning, subsetting, Type 3 fonts

Images: BMP and JPEG2000 support, image formatting options, soft masks

Personalization: block plugin for adding personalization info to PDF pages

Prepress: PDF/X support, color management with ICC profiles, CIE L*a*b* color, built-in Pantone and HKS spot color

Graphics: smooth shadings, transparency, blends, overprint control

Hypertext: named destinations, bookmark targets, improved coordinate handling