Reads the way your document does
Two-page spreads follow each document's direction, based on its language. One click flips it.
Version 0.1 · early release
The PDF app that keeps you focused on your file
A free, open-source PDF reader and editor for Windows, Linux and macOS, fast even with huge documents.
Free and open source · No account · No adsOther systems
Everything you need, without the filler
Fast on huge files
Move through any file smoothly, however many pages it has.
Every language, both directions
A multilingual interface that fully mirrors for right-to-left languages.
Private by design
No account, no ads, no tracking. Your files never leave your computer.
Easy on the eyes
Light and dark themes that follow your system, and a calm interface that keeps the focus on your document.
The best is yet to come…
PDFRivet is young. Version 0.1 is a solid reader; editing tools come next.
- 0.2Select, copy and search text
- 0.3Merge, split, rotate and reorder pages
- 0.4Highlight, comment and sign
- 0.5Convert to and from images and text
Free and open source, for good
PDFRivet is open source under the MPL license, so anyone can contribute, suggest ideas, and even translate it into their language.
Questions
Is PDFRivet really free?
Yes. No trial, no subscription and no ads. It's open source, so it will stay free.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything happens on your computer. PDFRivet only goes online to check for a new version, and you can turn that off.
Why does my computer warn me when I install it?
The installers aren't code-signed yet; that's coming. On Windows, choose “More info” and then “Run anyway”. On macOS, open System Settings → Privacy & Security and click “Open Anyway”.
How do I update?
PDFRivet checks for a new version once a day and asks before installing it. You can also choose “Check for updates…” in the menu.
Can it edit PDFs?
Version 0.1 reads PDFs, fills in forms, prints, and edits a document's title and author. Highlights, signatures and page tools come in the next versions.
Which systems does it run on?
Windows, macOS and Linux (AppImage, .deb and .rpm).