Our passion is creating reliable, user-friendly tools.

Stirling PDF is secure, private, and centralised. With comprehensive PDF manipulation tools for all users from a single installation its perfect for office and personal use
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Our goal

We aim to offer a comprehensive suite of PDF manipulation capabilities, providing an alternative to expensive, legacy PDF software while ensuring we treat the rights and data of the users with respect, allowing them to be in control of the application. Stirling PDF is open source and inherently user driven, so we would love to hear your feedback and ideas via Discord, GitHub, or by email!

Open-source

Our commitment to open-source development is at the core of Stirling PDF, offering unique advantages to our clients and community. This model ensures transparency, enables rapid innovation through collaboration, and allows for customization to meet specific needs.

By choosing Stirling PDF, you're joining an ecosystem that combines the agility of open-source software with the quality and support of a professional solution. We believe this approach is the future of software development, equipping businesses with powerful tools for the digital age.

About the founder

Anthony Stirling, based in the UK, began his career as a passionate software developer and evolved into a dedicated DevOps enthusiast. His drive for creation, system improvement, and innovation shapes his daily work. Anthony has been an engineer for nearly a decade and was recognized as a runner-up for "Innovation of the Year" at the UK IT Industry Awards.

What customers say

"Stirling PDF is one of the best self-hosted apps I've deployed in our business."
"Stirling PDF is amazing What I like most is not depending on (dodgy) online tools or local programs."
"Stirling PDF is one the most useful pieces of software on the planet"
"Stirling PDF is one of the best self-hosted apps I've deployed in our business."
"Stirling PDF is amazing What I like most is not depending on (dodgy) online tools or local programs."
"Stirling PDF is one the most useful pieces of software on the planet"