From 4d7ddefc4f0a3c3a3b50a97dc470f9f650fae9bf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Julian Viereck Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2011 12:04:35 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Add some external files for reading to the Readme.md --- README.md | 19 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f341733f9..f5d4eee9d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -133,3 +133,22 @@ Subscribe either using lists.mozilla.org or Google Groups: Talk to us on IRC: #pdfjs on irc.mozilla.org + +## Additional resources to understand the structure of PDF + +A really basic overview of PDF is described here: + + http://partners.adobe.com/public/developer/en/livecycle/lc_pdf_overview_format.pdf + +A more detailed file example: + + http://gnupdf.org/Introduction_to_PDF + +The PDF specification itself is an ISO and not free available. However, there is +a "PDF Reference" from Adobe: + + http://wwwimages.adobe.com/www.adobe.com/content/dam/Adobe/en/devnet/pdf/pdfs/pdf_reference_1-7.pdf + +Recommanded chapters to read: "2. Overview", "3.4 File Structure", +"4.1 Graphics Objects" that lists the PDF commands. +