iPDF Editor

A lightweight, open-source PDF editor built with Python. Designed as a subscription-free alternative to commercial PDF tools, offering essential viewing, editing, and conversion features in a native Windows 11 interface.

📖 Overview

I built this project because I needed a fast, reliable tool to manage PDF documents without the bloat or subscription costs of Adobe Acrobat Pro. This application leverages the power of PyMuPDF for high-speed rendering and PyQt6 for a modern, native GUI.

It handles everyday PDF tasks—rotating, deleting, and converting to Word—completely offline.

✨ Features

• High-Fidelity Viewing: Renders PDFs with crisp clarity using the MuPDF engine.
• Zoom Controls: Smooth zooming for detailed document inspection.
• Page Management:
  • Rotate: Rotate individual pages 90° clockwise.
  • Delete: Remove unwanted pages instantly.
• Smart Saving: Saves files with garbage collection and deflation (often reducing file size).
• Export to Word: Convert PDF layouts to editable Microsoft Word (.docx) documents.
• Native UI: Clean Windows 11-style interface.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• GUI: PyQt6
• Rendering & Manipulation: PyMuPDF (fitz)
• Conversion: pdf2docx

🚀 Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8 or higher
• Windows, macOS, or Linux

Setup

1. Clone the repository

   git clone [https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/pypdf-editor.git](https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/pypdf-editor.git)
   cd pypdf-editor

2. Create a virtual environment (Recommended)

   python -m venv venv
   # Windows:
   .\venv\Scripts\activate
   # Mac/Linux:
   source venv/bin/activate

3. Install dependencies

   pip install -r requirements.txt

🖥️ Usage

Run the main application script:

python main.py