The only PDF REST API that's SOC 2 Type II compliant, HIPAA compliant, and deployable inside your own infrastructure - powered by Adobe PDF Library. Built for teams where document security is non-negotiable.
SOC 2 Type II Compliant. Enterprise-Ready. Three ways to deploy.
Security & Compliance
pdfRest is SOC 2 Type II compliant and HIPAA compliant - not as a checkbox, but as foundational infrastructure. Built for teams in healthcare, finance, legal, and government where document security is non-negotiable.
SOC 2 Type II Compliant
Independent third-party auditor verified our security controls operate effectively over a sustained period. Annual recertification. Report available under NDA.
✓ Compliant - Not Just AuditedHIPAA Compliance + BAA
Process protected health information via API. Business Associate Agreement available for enterprise customers. Container deployment keeps PHI in your own infrastructure.
✓ BAA AvailableMinimal File Retention by Design
Files are automatically deleted shortly after processing completes. We don't hold your documents any longer than necessary to deliver results.
✓ Default - Not an UpgradeContainer = Total Data Sovereignty
Self-hosted deployment keeps your documents entirely within your own network. A lightweight license validation is the only outbound communication — your files never leave your perimeter. Enterprise plans support fully offline, air-gapped deployment.
✓ Your Infrastructure, Your Rules| Vendor | SOC 2 Type II | HIPAA + BAA | Self-Hosted |
|---|---|---|---|
pdfRest ✦ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
ConvertAPI | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
DocRaptor | Type I only | ✓ | ✗ |
pdfShift | ✗ | Partial | ✗ |
api2pdf | ✗ | Partial | Limited |
iText | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
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Deployment Options
Every toolkit runs the same full-featured PDF engine. You choose where it lives - and how much control you keep.
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Hosted by pdfRest · Zero Setup
Best For
Developers who need to move fast.
Great for SaaS builders, agencies, and teams that do not want to manage infrastructure. Start in seconds with an API key.
Regulated Industries
Self-Hosted · Docker / Kubernetes
Best For
Developers who need complete control.
For environments where data sovereignty is non-negotiable. Self-hosted deployment means your files never leave your own infrastructure.
AWS Marketplace
EC2 / CloudFormation
Best For
Developers who need native AWS integration.
Self-hosted control without leaving the ecosystem. Use CloudFormation for auto-scaling or AMI for fast single-instance deployment.
Start processing PDFs in under 5 minutes.
No credit card required. Free tier available. SOC 2 Type II compliant from day one.