Open Source Linux PDF Readers
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View 12 business solutionsBrowse free open source PDF Readers and projects for Linux below. Use the toggles on the left to filter open source PDF Readers by OS, license, language, programming language, and project status.
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TeXworks
A simple interface for working with TeX documents
TeXworks is a free and simple working environment for authoring TeX (LaTeX, ConTeXt and XeTeX) documents. Inspired by Dick Koch's award-winning TeXShop program for Mac OS X, it makes entry into the TeX world easier for those using desktop operating systems other than OS X. It provides an integrated, easy-to-use environment for users on other platforms particularly GNU/Linux and Windows and features a clean, simple interface accessible to casual and non-technical users. -
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PDF.js
A PDF Reader in JavaScript
PDF.js is a web standards-based platform for parsing and rendering Portable Document Formats (PDFs). Open source and built with HTML5, this PDF viewer is supported by a great community and Mozilla Labs. PDF.js can be used on both modern and older browsers, and is built into version 19+ of Firefox. -
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Open PDF Studio
Open source PDF viewer/editor with it's own blazing fast rust engine
Open PDF Studio is a free, open-source PDF viewing and editing application designed for document annotation and technical workflows. It uses a Rust-based rendering engine to provide responsive document navigation and editing. Users can highlight text, draw shapes, add comments, insert images, and apply permanent redactions. The software includes measurement tools for architectural and engineering drawings, including calibrated distances, areas, and perimeters. It supports DWG and DXF importing and exporting, optical character recognition, and document comparison. Additional capabilities include digital signature validation, form editing, and page management. Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, Open PDF Studio provides professional document tools without mandatory subscriptions or telemetry. -
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STAR
Travel light, run fast, just works! Devuan powered!
This is the home of Star live distro powered by Devuan stable linux (Non-Systemd). Images to choose from: 64 bit - Xfce (minimal), Fluxbox, Openbox, Jwm, i3, Cli 32bit - Jwm, Cli There is a small selection of applications, including: web browser, text editor, image viewer, pdf viewer, file manager, terminal, media player. If you like to customize your desktop, then this is the distro you you! This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details. -
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AviTab
X-Plane plugin that displays a tablet to aid VR usage
AviTab is a plugin for the X-Plane flight simulator. It displays a tablet-like computer with a few apps in the cockpit. It is mainly used for flying in virtual reality. When flying in a simulator, one often needs to look up details in PDF charts, plane manuals, checklists or other documents. Using a PDF reader breaks the immersion because the virtual aviator either has to take off of their HMD or use other tools that can move windows into VR. AviTab tries to solve this problem by offering a PDF reader inside a native plugin for X-Plane. Using a plugin also opens possibilities for more apps inside the tablet, for example, to display information about the plane status or aid in navigation. When hovering over the edges of the tablet from a short distance, X-Plane will display green bars around the tablet. The upper bar can be used to grab the window and move it around inside the cockpit. -
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CROWZ
Devuan GNU+Linux 5.0.1 Daedalus based distribution (systemd-free)
Welcome to CROWZ, formerly Zephyr! Featuring 64-bit Devuan base isos. / Calamares Installer CROWZ is an operating system based on Devuan 5.0.1 Daedalus release. Consisting of a minimal compilation of applications and tools. Overall the ethos of CROWZ is simplicity. Web browser, file manager, image viewer, torrent client, terminal emulator, pdf viewer, audio and video player, text editor, and a few other essential applications. The crowz-welcome screen compliments the install with an easy to use terminal program to update and install additional applications. Fluxbox, JWM, and Openbox are fully customizable Wms, light on resources, fast, stable, each with a full-featured desktop experience. This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See GNU General Public License for more details Thanks to myworldlinux video presentation -
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healthapp
HealthApp (dicom viewer server web app ) & office_word
Tools : open office, PDF viewer... -
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Hypernomicon
Hypertext-infused philosophy personal database software
Hypernomicon is a personal productivity/database application for researchers that combines structured note-taking, mind-mapping, management of files (e.g., PDFs) and folders, and reference management into an integrated environment that organizes all of the above into semantic networks or hierarchies in terms of debates, positions, arguments, labels, terminology/concepts, and user-defined keywords by means of database relations and automatically generated hyperlinks (hence ‘Hyper’ in the name). Hypernomicon keeps track of all these things in a highly structured, thoroughly indexed and user friendly relational database, automatically generates semantic hyperlinks between all of them, and presents this information in many different forms so that you are constantly informed of ways all of your information is related that you had not realized. -
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Sioyek
PDF viewer with a focus on textbooks and research papers
Sioyek is a free, open-source PDF viewer designed specifically for reading research papers, textbooks, and technical documents. It emphasizes fast navigation, keyboard-driven controls, and efficient access to references within lengthy publications. Its Smart Jump functionality allows readers to navigate between citations, figures, and their corresponding references. Users can preview referenced content without permanently leaving their current reading position. The application supports searchable highlights, bookmarks, and named locations for organizing research. Its portal system enables simultaneous viewing of connected document sections and references. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, Sioyek combines advanced document navigation with a lightweight, customizable reading interface. -
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Thorium Reader
A cross platform desktop reading app, based on the Readium Desktop
Thorium Reader is a free, open-source desktop application designed for accessible digital reading and e-book management. Built on the Readium Desktop toolkit, it supports EPUB publications and other digital reading formats. Users can import books from local directories or online catalogs using OPDS feeds. The application provides customizable reading layouts, typography adjustments, bookmarks, and navigation through tables of contents. Accessibility is a central priority, with support for screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, and Narrator. Thorium Reader also supports publications protected with Readium LCP and includes multilingual interface localization. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, it delivers an advertisement-free reading experience without collecting personal reading data. -
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Quba
Quba is a viewer for electronic invoices
Quba Viewer, also known as Mustang Quba, is a free, open-source desktop application for creating, viewing, and validating electronic invoices. It focuses on ZUGFeRD and Factur-X invoices, which combine human-readable PDF documents with structured XML data. Users can import existing PDF invoices and enter the information required to generate compliant electronic invoices. The software also examines received invoices and identifies potential validation errors. It displays invoice details in a readable format alongside the original PDF and underlying XML. Validation can be performed offline using the Mustang Project libraries. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, Quba Viewer helps small businesses and accounting professionals manage standardized electronic invoicing. -
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Super-PDF-Editor
World's most comprehensive, powerful, process-based PDF editor
World's most comprehensive, powerful, process-based and lighting fast PDF reader, editor and batch processor. PDF editing with 60+ features rich tools and function like OCR pdf and images and produce output like searchable PDF, Text, Hocr, Box, Unlv. Also, improve image enhancement before OCR operation for better OCR performance. pdf Imposition, etc. Super PDF Editor is best for bulk pdf processing, especially for the printing industry. Easy pdf imposition, booklet, n ups pages, and more. OCR performs in pdf files, scanned pdf files and any pdf files. OCR performs in image files, and supports multiple image formats. Auto and manual image enhancement for better OCR accuracy and quality. Supports 165+ languages with three languages data set. Use Multiple Languages at once. International Languages: 127 Languages, High, Medium, and Fast Quality. Scanned Images (jpg, png, gif, tiff, bmp) Multi-Page and TIFF and GIF, Scanned PDFs. -
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Super-PDF-Editor-Lite
World's most comprehensive, powerful, process-based PDF editor
World's most comprehensive, powerful, process-based and lighting fast PDF reader, editor and batch processor. Includes features like Create PDF from Images, HTML, Text files. Create a processing log file. Extract Page, Split Page, Rotate Page, Merge Page, Duplicate page, Move Page, Printing, and Compress Page. Improve image enhancement before OCR operation for better OCR performance. pdf Imposition, etc. Super PDF Editor is best for bulk pdf processing, especially for the printing industry. Easy pdf imposition, booklet, n ups pages, and more. OCR performs in pdf files, scanned pdf files and any pdf files. OCR performs in image files, and supports multiple image formats. Auto and manual image enhancement for better OCR accuracy and quality. Supports 165+ languages with three languages data set. Use Multiple Languages at once. International Languages: 127 Languages, High, Medium, and Fast Quality. Scanned Images (jpg, png, gif, tiff, bmp) Multi-Page and TIFF and GIF, Scanned PDFs. -
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Agentero
Unified research workspace for humans & agents
Agentero is an open-source research workspace that connects academic literature management, note-taking, and AI agents in a unified desktop application. It provides PDF reading, highlighting, annotation, and full-text searching. Scientific papers can be converted into structured Markdown and LaTeX, including formulas and tables, for improved AI interpretation. Its bidirectional Markdown notes maintain links between research materials and recorded insights. Users can query documents through local AI agents or external MCP-compatible applications. Literature discovery tools support academic feeds, arXiv recommendations, and citation tracking. Agentero integrates with Zotero for library migration and bibliographic exports. Research files remain accessible in standard local folders, with optional S3 synchronization and command-line automation across Windows, macOS, and Linux. -
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Sparky Linux Cinnamon remix
Fast rolling Linux distribution based on Debian with Cinnamon desktop
The new live/install iso image of SparkyLinux 2019.10 Cinnamon remix “Po Tolo” is available for download. SparkyLinux Cinnamon remix is a Linux distribution created on top of SparkyLinux operating system. It is built around Cinnamon desktop environment and it is fast, easy and beautiful. SparkyLinux Cinnamon remix is both beginner-friendly, due to Cinnamon's maturity, and powerful, due to Sparky's APTus smart tools. Highlights: -Debian based for its speed, lightness, widespread use, big package-base and stability. -Testing repository based, for always up to date applications and system. -Semi-Rolling release, so that it will not need re-installation anytime soon. -Cinnamon desktop based, as it is mature, smart and productivity boosting. -Preinstalled programs that are among the best of their kind. -SparkyLinux repository with a large set of additional applications -
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JPDF Viewer
Your Java Swing PDF Viewer/Reader cross platform
A simple PDF Viewer that allows you to be able to view, print and extract the contents of your pdf file in just a few clicks. You can export the contents of the pdf in svg format or txt. The Viewer is also equipped with a handy utility panel with search functions, thumbnails and annotations. Get Your PDF Reader for Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ulm.pdfreader =============================== Get now your Word Processor in pure java: https://sourceforge.net/projects/jwordprocessor/ =============================== See my web project extensions for browsers: Chrome extension: http://bit.ly/2cELWLs | http://bit.ly/1PWKVdu Add-on Firefox: http://mzl.la/1Wn51hg My Mobile Applications: http://bit.ly/1MrlgKk ======================= Visit this web site to get javascript library for PDF generator: https://ulmdevice.altervista.org/pdfapihtml5/ -
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Mova PDF voice reader
PDF Reader with Text-to-Speech (TTS) Mowa
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 -
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Pageglade
A calm, private, friction free EPUB reader for desktop and web.
A calm, free, open-source book reader for desktop and web. EPUB comes first, with adjustable type, reading themes, and a quiet focus mode. Open a book on your device and return to where you left off. The app works offline and keeps your books on your device. One task, many paths. Read the way that feels natural to you. -
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LilyPond editor based on JEdit, implemented as a JEdit plugin. It is an edit mode and a feature rich plug-in, which provides tools for making LilyPond scores. Features include instant completion, error report, PDF preview.
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MoonPdf
WPF based PDF viewer control and sample PDF viewer
Contains a WPF control for displaying PDF files and a sample PDF viewe -
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mintyMac-Cinnamon-32bit-14.04
Mac OSX style and feel on the latest Cinnamon Desktop
The Perfect OSX styled full featured Linux Desktop for new-bees and pros. Featuring; 32bit system that is perfect for any computer old or new fast or slow, MDM Display and Login Manager with themes, Cinnamon Desktop created on the Ubuntu 14.04 LTR. As with all mintyMac releases we include remastering tools to make it easy for you to "build your own distro". Some software pre-installed Developers: Remastersys and Seamonkey Composer ( an awesome WYSIWYG HTML Editor). Internet: Seamonkey web browser, email client, address book and composer, Chromium, Filezilla, Thunderbird, Transmission and more. Graphics: GIMP, Inkscape, Gthumb, Office: PDF viewer, Abiword, Games: Solitaire, Pinball, Sound/Video: Banshee, Totem, VLC, Audacity, Qtractor (a multitrack studio), Cheese (webcam), guvcview (webcam)... so much more installed and you can install more with the installed Ubuntu Software Center. -
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Minux
Lightweight General Purpose Linux Distribution
Lightweight/Minimalist general purpose Linux distribution based on TinyCore Linux Minux is loaded with FLTK and GTK based applications JWM - Window Manager FlaxPDF - PDF Reader Rendera - Painting Program Dillo - Web Browser FLBurn - Burning Software Fluff - File Manager FlPicsee - Picture Viewer Flgames - FLTK Games XMMS - Audio Player MtPaint - Image Editor And much more Compiler/Interpreter/Assembler also available ISO Image only 24 MB -
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qpdf2 is a PDF reader and note manager for the Zaurus. It includes a gesture based user interface, asynchronous redraw, text view, highlighting with note manager, and incremental search. It works on 5x00 with 2.37 or TKC ROM, and C7x0.
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FlaxPDF
FlaxPDF is a fast, nice multithreaded PDF viewer for the desktop.
As long as there are more pages than cores, every core will get a workout. Light on dependencies, trimming borders, and aggressive caching are its major points. -
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PDF API HTML5 Web Apps
Mini SDK JavaScript API library PDF web apps
A condensed library designed to web modern applications, to quickly export your content html to pdf thanks the famous library in javascript: jsPDF. And a special thanks to the project canvg and html2canvas. Project documentation: http://ulmdevice.altervista.org/pdfapihtml5/#documentation ========== Also available service for Angular 7+: http://ulmdevice.altervista.org/pdfjsapi/ Mobile Applications: http://bit.ly/1MrlgKk Opera add-on: http://bit.ly/1kkMhTa
