What it does
PDF Analyser inspects the structure of Archicad-published PDFs. It reports the image, vector, DPI, hairline, and edge-density signals behind pages that look acceptable in layout but become slow to open, review, or print.
How it works
Open the analyser, select a PDF, and review the generated summary tables, histograms, and preview overlays. The current beta reads the file in the browser. It does not modify, compress, rewrite, or upload the PDF.
What it reports
- file size, page count, image count, and path count,
- image pixel totals and effective DPI bands,
- vector counts: paths, lines, curves, and hairlines,
- sortable per-page breakdowns,
- page preview overlays for image DPI and edge length,
- edge-length histograms for sub-point content.
Browser-only inspection
The file remains on the user’s machine during the tested flow. Results stay in the browser session until the page is reset or closed.
This keeps issued drawing sets under the author’s control. Free online PDF services rarely disclose what happens to uploaded drawing data, retention periods, storage location, or access rights.
Prototype boundary
The analyser reports structure. It does not repair the file. VKTRS optimisation does not yet exist as an active tool or service; it is a possible future evolution once enough export and rendering patterns are understood.