Hi, trying to create "by hand" first simple unecrypted .PDF file

Report · Apr 22, 2024

Hi,

i am trying to create my very first .PDF file "by hand".

It is just 1 line of text hopefully in Helvetica font size 12,

so it is very simple and no-encryption and no-compression.

I use a hex-editor to make sure my bytes are ok.

When i open my file in adobe-reader it is all blank page no text showing.

I went to this URL-link below and did what it says and still it is all blank page :

Attached to this post is my file can you please tell me what i am doing wrong please, thank you for any help.

Report · Apr 22, 2024

What do you mean "by hand"? As in, in a text editor? May I ask why?

You should use a proper PDF library. There are plenty of those around, many of them free.

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