MuPDF is a lightweight, high-performance, open-source library for working with PDF and various other document formats such as XPS and ePub. It provides a full suite of tools for extracting, converting, merging, splitting, parsing, rendering, editing, signing, viewing, annotating, redacting, and optimizing documents. Known for its minimal footprint and speed, MuPDF is ideal for integration into embedded systems, mobile apps, and desktop software. It serves as a powerful open-source alternative to proprietary PDF SDKs like Adobe PDF Services, Foxit SDK, and PDFTron, making it a top choice for developers and companies seeking efficiency, extensibility, and license freedom.
Key Features:
- Core C Library: A fast and efficient core library suitable for various applications.
- PyMuPDF: A lightweight Python library for MuPDF, enabling easy integration with Python-based projects.
- MuPDF.js: A JavaScript and TypeScript binding, allowing MuPDF to be used in Node.js environments and web applications.
- MuPDF.NET: A C# language binding for .NET environments.
- WebViewer: A customizable PDF WebViewer built for the web, ensuring unmatched speed, performance, and stability.
Use Cases:
- Document Management Systems: Integrate MuPDF to handle PDF processing tasks.
- Web Applications: Embed the WebViewer for seamless PDF viewing and editing capabilities.
- Data Extraction: Use MuPDF to extract content from PDFs for data analysis and processing.
- RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) Solutions: Prepare data for RAG solutions using PyMuPDF4LLM, ensuring reliable data for LLMs.
