Product Updates
Everything new and improved in PDFCheck โ features, fixes, and enhancements that make your PDF workflow better.
v2.1.0
Latest
New Feature
PDF Converter Hub with Interactive Format Selection
What's New
- New PDF Converter hub โ choose from 14 conversion formats including PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images, and more
- Interactive Livewire-powered tabs to switch between Convert from PDF and Convert to PDF categories
- Each conversion pair gets its own unique SEO-friendly URL (e.g. /pdf-converter/pdf-to-word)
Improvements
- PDF to PNG and PDF to JPG conversions link directly to the existing PDF to Image tool
- Coming Soon pages with email notification signup for upcoming conversion tools
- Added PDF Converter link to navigation mega dropdown and mobile menu
v2.0.0
New Feature
All Tools Directory, Changelog & Complete Sitemap
What's New
- New All Tools page โ browse every PDF tool we offer in one place with descriptions and quick links
- Product changelog page so you can see what's new at a glance
- Updated HTML and XML sitemaps now include every tool and page on the site
Improvements
- Sitemap now lists all 12 tools, guides, blog posts, and developer resources
- Schema.org structured data on the tools directory for better search visibility
v1.9.0
New Feature
PDF Metadata Editor & Smart Error Handling
What's New
- Edit or remove PDF metadata โ change title, author, subject, and keywords, or strip all metadata for complete privacy
- Smart error feedback โ when something goes wrong, you can leave your email to get notified once the issue is fixed
Improvements
- Fixed a rare bug where certain PDF files would fail during metadata reading
- Better error messages when processing unusual PDF formats
v1.8.0
Languages
Full Authentication Translations & API Improvements
What's New
- Login, registration, and password reset pages now fully translated across all 9 non-English locales
- API documentation improvements for developers
Improvements
- Better error messages during authentication flows
- Consistent terminology across all language files
v1.7.0
SEO & Discoverability
Interactive FAQ & Search Visibility Improvements
What's New
- New FAQ accordion with answers to common questions on every tool page
- Step-by-step How It Works section with trust indicators
- Improved page titles and descriptions for better search engine results
Improvements
- Homepage eligible for star ratings in Google search results
- Better heading structure for screen readers and accessibility
v1.6.0
Reliability
Custom Error Pages
What's New
- Custom 404 page with navigation โ no more getting lost on broken links
Improvements
- Error pages now match the site design with helpful navigation links
v1.5.0
User Experience
Cleaner URLs & Better Navigation
What's New
- Cleaner, more descriptive URLs โ /pdf-tools instead of /tools, /optimize-pdf instead of /optimize
- Old URLs automatically redirect so bookmarks and links still work
Improvements
- Consistent URL naming pattern across all tools
v1.4.0
User Experience
Improved Page Layouts & Readability
What's New
- Unified content layout โ all informational pages now share the same clean, readable design
Improvements
- Better readability with consistent line heights and spacing
- Responsive design improvements across all content pages
v1.3.0
Languages
10 Languages Supported
What's New
- PDFCheck now speaks 10 languages โ English, Danish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Lithuanian, and Chinese
Improvements
- All UI text is translatable โ switch languages from the top bar on any page
v1.2.0
New Feature
PDF Optimizer โ Compress PDFs Without Quality Loss
What's New
- New PDF Optimizer tool โ reduce file size by up to 90% while preserving quality
- Four compression levels: Screen (72dpi), eBook (150dpi), Printer (300dpi), and Prepress (300dpi)
- Background processing โ no waiting for large files
Improvements
- Download link with share token for easy file retrieval
- Real-time status tracking while your PDF is being optimized
v1.1.0
New Feature
PDF Validator & AI Content Detector
What's New
- New PDF Validator โ check if your PDF is well-formed, intact, and complies with PDF/A standards
- New AI Content Detector โ spot PDFs generated by AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or other LLMs
- Comprehensive database of AI PDF generation tools with detection signatures
Improvements
- Structure validation catches corrupted files before they cause issues
- Detailed reports explain exactly what was found and why
v1.0.0
New Feature
PDFCheck Launches โ Free PDF Metadata Analysis
What's New
- Analyse any PDF to see its hidden metadata โ creation date, author, software used, and more
- Completely free with no registration required
- Your files are never stored โ processed in memory and immediately deleted
Improvements
- Shareable analysis results via unique link
- Works on any device โ desktop, tablet, or mobile
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