Xpdf-tools-win-4.04

: These are "portable" tools that do not require a standard Windows installer; you simply extract the .zip archive and run the .exe files from a command prompt or via scripts.

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The -layout flag preserves the original positioning of text, which is critical for forms and tables. : These are "portable" tools that do not