AFP to PDF Converter allows users to quickly convert AFP documents IBM MO:DCA (AFP, IOCA and PTOCA) to searchable PDF. Unlike other software solutions simply rasterizing the AFP document to full-page images, AFP to PDF Converter maintains all document objects such as graphics, searchable text, tables and live forms, uniquely within the generated PDF for easy access by Adobe Reader XI or other PDF applications.

AFP to PDF Converter version 3.02 is now available!

AFP to PDF Converter version 3.02 adds support for PDF 1.6 and PDF 1.7 standards. The upgrade is free to all registered users. Visit the download section to install the new version.

                                                                          

AFP to PDF Converter Features:

Convert AFP to PDF in batch.
Create PDF with searchable text
Transform AFP to PDF document directly without conversion to IPDS by the PSF (Print Services Facility)
Optimize conversion from AFP to PDF either by speed or by quality
Translate inline form in AFP document to fill-able form in PDF file
Support 32bit full color conversion of AFP pages to PDF pages
Support RGB, CMYK, Device Gray color model
Import AFP files from Windows local or network shared folders
Speedy conversion to efficiently handle production sized jobs
Sharpen image and graphics in PDF output
Produce high fidelity PDF to the original print in AFP format
Generate live hyperlink, vector-based graphics, and searchable text in PDF file
Embed host fonts from IPDS/AFP document into PDF file
Support font mapping and AFM and PFB fonts
Process page segments, medium overlays, graphical overlays and inline forms
Provide PDF creation intents such as print, screen, and prepress optimization
Support PDF resolution from 72 dpi to 4800 dpi
Encrypt PDF output for security and limited access
Password protection with RC4 128-bit
Redefine paper sheet size and page orientation in PDF file
Support custom paper size definition
Support PDF meta data such as title, subject, author, keywords
Support PDF compatibility options from PDF version 1.1 to 1.7
Support ICM intent and method
Support text and graphics scaling and page stretching
Maintain directory tree structure for AFP to PDF conversion
Generate PostScript files as intermediate of the AFP to PDF conversion
Compact PDF files as smaller as possible
Up to 2540x2540 dpi printing resolution
Custom paper size support
Automatic installation and configuration
Output PDF file can be emailed, saved to a folder on your computer, copied to a network location, uploaded to a FTP Server, or sent to a printer.

System Requirements:

Intel or AMD processor 1.7GHZ or better
200MB free disk space
1024x768 or higher resolution for Display Monitor
Microsoft Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 [x86/x64], Windows Server 2022/2019/2016/2012/2008/2003/2000 Server [32bit/64bit]
Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat installed to view generated PDF files

AFP to PDF Conversion Advantages

Reduce printing cost
Avoid costly changes or replacement of your AFP based print applications
Archive AFP/IPDS in Adobe Portable Document Format
Easy integration with Microsoft Windows applications
Eliminate the need for specialized printers
Avoid new investment on IPDS capable printers
Save papers and protect the environment
Accelerate the delivery of reports by email, FTP, and network shared folder.
Lessen storage budget for hard copy reports
Categorize documents and reports by using PDF metadata
Increase efficiency of information retrieval
Take snapshot of AFP/IPDS printing in any timeframe
Reduce risk by geographically distributing data on multiple storage devices
Distribute transformed AFP/IPDS documents as PDF files across platforms.


Screenshots for AFP to PDF Converter:

NOTE: Encryption feature is only available when the High Speed conversion mode is selected.

User Manual:

You can download the user manual in PDF format or read online the web version.

User Testimonial:

It works! I downloaded some AFP files from as iSeries (using CRTAFPDTA) with and without merged resources (overlays in this case) and AFP2PDF Converter converted them to PDFs quite well.
-- John Bagley, GE Finance.

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