PdfDing
Self-hosted PDF manager, viewer, and editor
PdfDing is a self-hosted PDF manager, viewer, and editor designed for a fast, minimal, browser-based experience across devices. It helps you organize your PDF library, continue reading where you left off, and make edits or annotations without relying on third-party cloud services.
Key Features
- Browser-based PDF viewing with remembered reading position across devices
- Library organization with multi-level tags, starring, and archiving
- PDF editing tools including text, highlighting, and drawings
- Signature creation and reuse across devices
- Dedicated sections for managing and exporting highlights and comments
- Share PDFs via link or QR code with optional access control
- Single Sign-On via OIDC
- Customizable UI with dark mode, inverted colors, theme colors, and multiple layouts
- Markdown notes associated with documents
Use Cases
- Personal or team PDF library for papers, manuals, and ebooks with structured tagging
- Reviewing and annotating PDFs (highlights, drawings, comments) and exporting notes
- Securely sharing selected documents externally using expiring or access-controlled links
PdfDing is a strong fit for users who want complete ownership of their PDF collection while keeping a modern reading and annotation workflow. Its emphasis on multi-device continuity and lightweight deployment makes it well-suited for homelabs and small teams.
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