In simple English
This tool lets you edit, convert, and sign PDF files directly inside your web browser. Nothing leaves your computer, so your private documents stay secure. It runs as a self-hosted container or a simple web page, and it costs nothing for open-source use. You need Docker or a web server to run it on your own machine. It removes the need for commercial desktop PDF software.
What it is
BentoPDF is a privacy-first, client-side PDF toolkit built with TypeScript and web technologies. It packs over fifty tools for merging, splitting, converting, signing, and OCR processing into a single interface.
What it is good for
Solo builders and small teams who handle sensitive documents and need a reliable, self-hosted alternative to cloud-based PDF conversion websites.
- Runs entirely in your browser so your files never touch a remote server.
- Includes over fifty tools covering conversion, editing, forms, and digital signatures.
- Available as a pre-built Docker container for easy self-hosting.
- Office file conversion requires specific browser security settings for SharedArrayBuffer.
- Advanced features load external WebAssembly modules which need internet access or local configuration.
- Commercial use requires purchasing a licence.
Paid desktop PDF editors and online conversion websites
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docker run -p 3000:8080 ghcr.io/alam00000/bentopdf-simple:latest