Open Source Rust PDF Editors

Bridgex is a graphical user interface (GUI) developed in Rust (using FreyaUI) designed to easily convert various file types into Markdown format. Its main objective is to simplify access to the Markitdown library through a simple and modular visual experience, allowing for the rapid and efficient extraction of text from documents (such as PDFs). It is an ideal tool for those seeking a direct and uncomplicated file converter.

PDF Reader with Text-to-Speech (TTS) Mova . is a desktop application developed in Python using the PySide6 framework. The program enables users to open PDF documents, display their pages, extract text, and read it aloud using an integrated Text-to-Speech engine. The interface is divided into two synchronized panels: one displays the original PDF page, while the other presents the extracted text in a readable format. Users can navigate through pages, select specific content, and control playback with play, pause, stop, and next-sentence functions. During reading, the currently spoken sentence is automatically highlighted and centered in the text view, making it easy to follow the narration. The application supports multiple languages and adjustable speech rates, allowing users to customize the reading experience. PDF processing is handled with the PyMuPDF library, while speech synthesis is performed using the eSpeak NG engine. The application is intended for educational purposes, docum.

OpenTheBook is a free, lightweight desktop reader for PDF, EPUB, AZW3, and MOBI files. It is intentionally not a book library: install it, double-click a book, and read. No account, no clutter, no cost. First release targets Windows and Ubuntu/Linux.