Platforms and Interoperability

Aspose.Words is a class library that enables your applications to perform a great range of document processing tasks. Aspose.Words is available as four distinct products for .NET, Java, C++, and Python. But in addition to building .NET, Java, C++, and Python applications, it is possible and often makes a great sense to use Aspose.Words when building applications for other platforms.

This section provides information on using Aspose.Words for Java in some platforms. If you follow the principles outlined in this section, you will be able to employ many of the features of Aspose.Words in your projects.

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FAQ

1. Q: Which operating systems are supported when using Aspose.Words for Java?
   A: Aspose.Words for Java runs on any OS that supports a compatible Java Runtime Environment, including Windows, Linux, and macOS. The library does not depend on native OS components, so you can deploy it on server or desktop environments without additional installations.

2. Q: Is Aspose.Words for Java compatible with the latest Java versions (e.g., Java 21)?
   A: Yes. Aspose.Words for Java is regularly updated to support new Java releases. The library targets the minimum Java version specified in its release notes and works on all later versions, provided the runtime meets the minimum requirements.

3. Q: Can I use Aspose.Words for Java from other programming languages such as PHP or Python?
   A: While the core library is Java‑based, Aspose provides language‑specific wrappers (e.g., for PHP, Python) that internally call the Java API via JNI or REST services. You can therefore integrate Aspose.Words functionality into non‑Java applications by using the appropriate wrapper or the Aspose Cloud REST API.

4. Q: What fonts are available by default on Linux when processing documents with Aspose.Words for Java?
   A: On Linux, Aspose.Words uses the fonts installed on the system. If you need specific fonts (e.g., Arial, Times New Roman), install the corresponding font packages or use FontSettings to point to a custom font folder containing the required fonts.

5. Q: How does Aspose.Words for Java handle compatibility with other Aspose products (e.g., Aspose.Cells, Aspose.Slides) on the same platform?
   A: Each Aspose product is independent but can be used together in the same Java application. Ensure that you include the correct versions of each library to avoid class‑path conflicts, and follow the product documentation for any shared resources such as licensing.