# Stirling-PDF

> Self-hosted toolbox for every PDF task

Merge, split, convert, OCR, sign and redact PDFs in a web UI that keeps files on your own server.

- Source: https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF
- Homepage: https://stirling.com
- License: NOASSERTION
- Language: Java
- Stars: 93464
- Forks: 10165
- Contributors: 306
- Last commit: 2026-10-02
- Latest release: v3.0.2 (2026-10-01)
- Purpose: Self-hosted apps
- Runs on: Web, Docker / self-host
- For: Personal, Enterprise

## Worth score: 80/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 25/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 14/15
- Readiness: 6/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF
Updated: 2026-10-03