Xpdf-tools-win-4.04 -

This release focused primarily on stability and compatibility improvements over the 4.03 branch. Key changes include:

Because xpdf-tools-win-4.04 is a local, command-line tool, it does not "call home" to any servers. It processes files entirely offline. However, note that version 4.04 is Sandboxed like a modern Microsoft Store app. If you use pdftotext on a malicious PDF, a theoretical exploit in the Xpdf rendering engine (historically low risk, but present) could execute code. For high-security environments, always scan PDFs with antivirus before processing. xpdf-tools-win-4.04

: The command-line tools do not require the Qt GUI toolkit, making them ideal for server-side environments or lean Windows setups. Key Version 4.04 Features xpdf-tools-win-4.04

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