Open Source Rust PDF Editors

PdfCraft is an open-source PDF management and editing application built in Rust that provides tools for viewing, organizing, modifying, and securing PDF documents. The software allows users to combine multiple PDFs, split documents, extract pages, rearrange content, and manage bookmarks through a native interface. It supports document searching, text selection, annotations, interactive forms, attachments, and optional content layers. PdfCraft includes password protection, encryption support, document metadata editing, and incremental saving that preserves original file data. The platform also provides command-line tools, a Rust API, and a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for automating PDF operations and integrating with AI agents. Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, and web browsers, PdfCraft operates locally without requiring an account, cloud processing, or telemetry.

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.

Mova is an accessible PDF reader for Linux that combines document viewing with text-to-speech functionality. It displays documents in a convenient two-page layout and reads the extracted text aloud while highlighting the currently spoken line. Users can start reading from the beginning of the displayed pages or click a specific line to continue from that position. Speech language and reading speed can be adjusted directly from the toolbar. Mova automatically saves reading progress for previously opened documents and restores the last document and page when the application is started again. A high-contrast interface mode with larger text is also available for improved readability. Main features: * PDF viewing in a two-page layout * Text-to-speech powered by eSpeak NG * Synchronized highlighting of the currently spoken line * Click any text line to start reading from that position * Adjustable speech speed from 80 to 400 words per minute * Support for 25 speech languages

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.