Stirling PDF

Stirling PDF

Stirling PDF is a powerful open-source web-based PDF manipulation tool that enables secure local hosting and provides 50+ operations including splitting, merging, converting, and more.

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Stirling PDF is a comprehensive, locally-hosted web application for PDF manipulation. Built with security in mind, it processes files exclusively on your infrastructure and provides a modern interface for all your PDF needs.

Key Features

  • Extensive PDF Operations: Over 50 different operations including splitting, merging, converting, rotating, compressing and more. The platform handles everything from basic PDF tasks to advanced document processing.

  • Security-First Design: All files exist either client-side only or temporarily in server memory during processing. Downloaded files are immediately deleted from the server, ensuring your documents remain private.

  • Modern Interface: Features a clean, intuitive web interface with dark mode support, parallel file processing, and custom download options. The GUI provides interactive tools for merging, splitting, rotating, and moving PDF pages.

  • Advanced Processing: Supports OCR text recognition, PDF/A conversion, metadata editing, watermarking, digital signatures, and automated redaction. Convert between various formats including images, Word, PowerPoint, HTML, and more.

  • Enterprise Ready: Offers optional authentication, SSO integration, custom pipelines for automation, API access, and database backup/restore capabilities. Available in 40+ languages with extensive localization support.

Who Should Use Stirling PDF

Stirling PDF is ideal for:

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