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pdffonts: Specify owner password for PDF file to bypass security restrictions.
$ pdffonts -opw ${password} ${filename-pdf}
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The command "pdffonts -opw ${password} ${filename-pdf}" is used to analyze and display the font information of a PDF file.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "pdffonts" is the name of the command-line utility used to analyze PDF font information.
  • "-opw" is a flag indicating that a password is required to access the PDF file.
  • "${password}" is a placeholder for the actual password you need to provide. You should replace it with the correct password.
  • "${filename-pdf}" is a placeholder for the name of the PDF file you want to analyze. You should replace it with the actual filename and its extension ".pdf".

By using this command, you can obtain a detailed report on the font types, styles, and usage within the specified PDF file.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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