PUB to PDF using Ruby

The Ruby gem for converting Publisher documents to PDF files.

PUB to PDF features

The Ruby SDK for converting Publisher PUB documents to PDF files.

ConvertAPI Ruby library install

ConvertAPI provides a Ruby Gem that allows you to perform a PUB to PDF conversion with just a few lines of code. First, install the ConvertAPI Ruby SDK:

        Add this line to your application's Gemfile:
    
gem 'convert_api'

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Authenticate your Ruby library

You can obtain your secret key by signing up for a free account. Once you sign up, you'll receive 250 free conversions instantly! Grab your authentication secret from the account dashboard, and authenticate the ConvertAPI Ruby library like this:

# get your secret key here: https://www.convertapi.com/a/auth


        ConvertApi.configure do |config|
        

           config.api_credentials = 'secret_or_token'
        

        end

Convert PUB to PDF using Ruby in no time!

Once you have your authentication in place, simply copy-paste this pub to pdf conversion code snippet into your Ruby project:

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI JavaScript Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-js

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Node.js Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-nodejs

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI PHP Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-php

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Java Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-java

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI C# Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-dotnet

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Ruby Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-ruby

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Python Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-python

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Go Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-go

REM Code snippet is using the command line utility program: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-cli

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Conversion parameters

Password String

Sets the password to open protected documents.

ConvertMetadata Bool

Convert document metadata like Title, Author, Keywords to PDF metadata.

EmbedFonts Bool

Embed fonts in PDF.

SubsetFonts Bool

Include in the output PDF document only the font characters that are used in the original document.

SubsetFontsThreshold Integer

Sets the Subset Fonts threshold. If the percentage of used characters, compared with total characters of the particular font, exceeds this threshold, the entire font is embedded.

PdfVersion Collection

Set PDF version.

Values: 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 2.0

PdfResolution Integer

Set PDF resolution.

PdfTitle String

Provide a value to customize the PDF title. Otherwise, the default document title will be used. Use single quotes and a space (' ') to remove the title.

PdfSubject String

Provide a value to customize the PDF subject. Otherwise, the default document subject will be used. Use single quotes and a space (' ') to remove the subject.

PdfAuthor String

Provide a value to customize the PDF author. Otherwise, the default document author will be used. Use single quotes and a space (' ') to remove the author.

PdfKeywords String

Provide a value to customize the PDF keywords. Otherwise, the default document keywords will be used. Use single quotes and a space (' ') to remove the keywords.

OpenPage Integer

Set the page number at which the PDF document should open.

OpenZoom Collection

Set the default zoom percentage for when you open PDF files .

Values: Default ActualSize FitPage FitWidth FitHeight FitVisible 25 50 75 100 125 150 200 400 800 1600 2400 3200 6400

RotatePage Collection

Automatically rotate pages based on the orientation of the text. By Page option will rotate each page based on the direction of the text on that page. All option will rotate all pages in the document based on the orientation of the majority of text.

Values: Disabled ByPage All

ColorSpace Collection

Set PDF color space.

Values: Default RGB CMYK Gray