ByteScout (Artifex Software, doing business also as PDF.co) is a software & API provider focused on tools for working with documents and data. If you’ve ever needed to pull data out of PDFs, read/write barcodes, convert file formats, manipulate PDFs, or detect sensitive data — ByteScout offers tools and SDKs (software development kits) to help do those kinds of tasks.
Think of ByteScout like a toolkit for document‑and‑data work. If documents are trapping your data (PDFs, scans, barcodes), and you’re spending too much time doing things manually — ByteScout lets you offload that work to APIs / code. It won’t always be perfect, you’ll need to check results and maybe adjust for messy inputs, but it can save a lot of time, reduce errors, and make workflows much smoother.
Their free online editor is perfect for quick PDF fixes. No need to install anything.
Non-techy person here, but ByteScout's interface is clear and user friendly.
ByteScout's SDK is well-documented and integrates smoothly into my projects.
If you need advanced editing features like adding multimedia, ByteScout might not be the best choice.
Wish they offered a Mac app or mobile version for on-the-go editing.
For developers, the cost can add up depending on the features you need.
ByteScout PDF Extractor SDK
ByteScout Home Page
ByteScout API Server
*Price last updated on Sep 15, 2025. Visit bytescout.com's pricing page for the latest pricing.