Install latest/stable of LocalPDF Studio

Ubuntu 16.04 or later?

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sudo snap install localpdf-studio

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Details for LocalPDF Studio

Package name

  • localpdf-studio

License

  • AGPL-3.0

Last updated

  • 23 May 2026 - latest/stable

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Free, open-source and privacy first PDF toolkit

LocalPDF Studio is a free, open-source, privacy-first PDF toolkit built to work 100% offline — no document uploads, no cloud required. Whether you’re merging PDFs, splitting large files, extracting images, adding watermarks, or locking/unlocking documents, this tool gives you full control — without compromising your privacy. Stop uploading your PDF files to random websites that may use or sell your sensitive documents, install LocalPDF Studio right now.

Key features:

  • Add comment, hand signature, highlight, text, drawing or image. (Powered by Mozilla PDF.js)
  • View PDF in presentation mode.
  • Combine multiple PDFs into one.
  • Split large PDFs into smaller parts.
  • Delete, reorder, or crop pages with ease.
  • Convert PDF pages to high-quality images.
  • Add page numbers or watermarks.
  • Lock or unlock PDFs with passwords.
  • Edit metadata and extract images from documents.
  • Remove all PDF metadata.
  • Convert images to PDF file.
  • Perform OCR on image or PDF. Both types of files are supported.
  • Redact PDF content as your wish.
  • Convert colorful PDFs to grayscale PDF file to save ink while printing.
  • Build a fillable PDF form with texts, labels, checkboxes and radio buttons.
  • Add texts, filters or crop, resize your image files.
  • Works fully offline, with full support for Windows, macOS (Intel) and Linux.
  • Built using modern, efficient technologies for speed and minimal footprint.

Why LocalPDF Studio?

  • 100% Offline & Private: Your documents stay local. Nothing is uploaded.
  • Free & Open Source (AGPL-3.0): no cost, no lock-in.
  • Cross-Platform: One tool for all your devices: Windows, Linux, macOS.
  • Lightweight: Fast startup, modern backend, minimal system stress.

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