Global Graphics unveils next evolution in Mako Core

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Global Graphics Software has announced availability of Mako Core 8.0, the latest version of the software development kit (SDK) for independent software vendors (ISVs) creating editing or workflow solutions for print. This release introduces Apex, a rendering technology designed to boost performance and reduce costs. Built for high performance, cross-platform applications, Apex runs entirely on the graphics processing unit (GPU) delivering exceptional high speed rendering with high quality results on screen or in a web browser.

‘We are excited to unveil Mako Core 8.0 with an option for Apex, which we see as a real game changer for high speed printing. Print software vendors are constantly seeking to improve performance. Users expect fast rendering, even for large or complex documents,’ explained David Stevenson, product manager for Mako Core. ‘High resolution images, embedded fonts, vector graphics, and transparency effects can all make PDFs slower to render, but this is no challenge to Apex, which is particularly effective in rendering large and complex PDFs. It leverages the GPU to handle this task so users can quickly inspect layout, colours, fonts, layers and other elements before printing.’

Many modern PDF workflows are browser based (eg online PDF editors or cloud printing solutions) and the fast rendering offered by Apex ensures seamless interaction without long loading times or excessive server requests. For exceptional colour accuracy, Apex uses Hybrid Software’s ColorLogic Color Management Module and supports extended gamut, ensuring vibrant and true to life results.

Mako Core is a versatile solution for building pre-press workflows in managed print services and many more applications. It provides access to every aspect of a document’s composition, including fonts, images, vector art, layers, metadata and more.

It supports all major platforms including Windows, macOS, and Linux (Ubuntu, Alpine).