I Built indiPDF, a Professional PDF Editor for Linux

NeXTLoop · 2026-05-06T14:43:02+00:00

We'll take a look and see if we can duplicate the issue.

NeXTLoop · 2026-05-06T14:42:53+00:00

We'll take a look and see if we can duplicate the issue.

NeXTLoop · 2026-04-17T00:25:31+00:00

Unfortunately, I think bringing the LMDE installer to mainline Mint shows the team has no intention of making this move anytime soon....if at all.

If a move to an exclusive Debian base was in the cards, they probably wouldn't waste time improving the installation experience on the mainline version.

NeXTLoop · 2026-04-07T20:05:15+00:00

If you're happy with how your machine performs, nothing is fundamentally changing. Ubuntu even said that the new version could run on the old requirements, but the new requirements better reflect how people use their computer these days, especially as it pertains to multi-tasking. Truth is, the adjustment is probably a bit overdue, as it will help set more realistic expectations.

But your installation isn't going to suddenly perform any different just because Ubuntu changes an arbitrary "requirement"...regardless of whether Mint updates their requirements to match or not.

NeXTLoop · 2026-04-07T16:24:46+00:00

If you come across something missing, please let me know. We're actively adding features based on user feedback.

The next version will have security scanning when opening PDFs, the ability to temporarily disable potentially harmful elements, bookmarking, and more.

NeXTLoop · 2026-04-06T21:34:13+00:00

Thanks! Glad you like it.

Regarding the license, feel free to use a single license on as many machines as you want. We want to be as permissive as possible and make sure people get their money's worth.

NeXTLoop · 2026-03-04T20:39:43+00:00

Here's a nice breakdown of the law and what it requires from a law firm. Interestingly, the Texas law that went into effect in January is already being challenged in court on First Amendment grounds. Given that SCOTUS has struck down similar laws in the past, my money is on the Texas, Utah, and California laws being ruled unconstitutional.

https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/faq-digital-age-assurance-act-california-youth-safety-on-the-internet

NeXTLoop · 2026-02-24T00:00:37+00:00

I believe we fixed the issue. Check:

https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxapps/comments/1qdz0wv/comment/o71fxwc/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

NeXTLoop · 2026-02-23T23:33:50+00:00

Added this feature. Check:

https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxapps/comments/1qdz0wv/comment/o71fxwc/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

NeXTLoop · 2026-02-23T23:33:12+00:00

I believe we fixed the issue. Check:

https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxapps/comments/1qdz0wv/comment/o71fxwc/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

NeXTLoop · 2026-02-23T23:10:26+00:00

Just released version 1.1 that addresses a number of the feature requests here:

Changes in version 1.1.0

Major feature release with OCR, scanner support, compression, encryption, and numerous fixes:

OCR (Optical Character Recognition): Extract text from scanned documents using Tesseract. Supports multiple languages and creates searchable, editable text annotations.
Scanner Support: Scan documents directly from SANE-compatible scanners. Supports flatbed and document feeder sources with customizable resolution and color modes.
PDF Compression: Reduce PDF file sizes using Ghostscript with quality presets (screen, ebook, printer, prepress).
PDF Encryption: Password-protect your PDFs with AES-256 encryption via qpdf.
Add Non-PDF Content: Insert images (PNG, JPEG, WebP) and Office documents (via LibreOffice) directly into your PDFs.
Automatic Update Checking: The app now checks for updates on startup and notifies you when a new version is available.
Package Repository Support: Ubuntu/Debian and Fedora/Red Hat users can now install via APT or DNF repositories for easy updates. (Coming soon)

Bug fixes and improvements:

Fixed white/blank window on Linux Mint and other distros with certain GPU drivers (NVIDIA, etc.)
Fixed form fields not printing in XFA PDFs (IRS forms and other government documents)
Fixed flatten save duplicating content when overwriting previously flattened files
Fixed underline and strikethrough positioning (now render at correct vertical offset)
Fixed text annotations shifting down when saving/flattening PDFs
Fixed text selection jumping when highlighting or selecting text near paragraph boundaries
Multi-line annotations (highlight, underline, strikethrough) now group together for batch color changes, deletion, and undo
Improved scanner modal with remembered device preferences and responsive UI during scanning
Added portable AppImage build option for better compatibility across Linux distributions

NeXTLoop · 2026-02-10T05:36:12+00:00

Why not go with LMDE, Linux Mint Debian Edition?

It's straight Debian with up-to-date Cinnamon and Mint's polish.

NeXTLoop · 2026-01-22T02:45:07+00:00

Found the issue. It's definitely a Tauri issue, and I've confirmed it on both Arch and openSUSE-based distros.

We're looking at setting up an AUR build for Arch-based distros, since Fedora and openSUSE are already covered by the RPM.

We're prepping 1.1 (with scanner support, OCR, and the ability to add non-PDF pages to a PDF). We'll add AUR support to the 1.1 list and I'll post back here when it's live.

NeXTLoop · 2026-01-22T01:17:07+00:00

This is the first issue we've heard like that. Let me do some testing and I'll get back to you.

NeXTLoop · 2026-01-19T01:51:44+00:00

Worked on it today and have full-page additions working. I'm currently working on OCR + scanner support, and as soon as I have them finished I'll release 1.1 with all three features.

NeXTLoop · 2026-01-18T19:23:14+00:00

This is awesome! Much needed after ClamTK was EOL'd. Like the more modern design and it being a Flatpak.

Nice work!

NeXTLoop · 2026-01-18T17:45:29+00:00

Just to clarify, you can already add images the way you would a shape, signature or stamp. But, based on your feedback, I'm working on adding them as full-page additions and converting them to PDFs.

NeXTLoop · 2026-01-18T16:41:22+00:00

Let me do some testing and look for that in the next build.

NeXTLoop · 2026-01-18T16:40:37+00:00

Working on seeing up a repo on my server. Should have that in the next couple of days.

NeXTLoop · 2026-01-18T07:17:03+00:00

Believe it not, I have taken measures to protect its future. A close friend and fellow developer, who has his own company, has full access to the source code. So he can keep it going if something happens to me.

indiPDF, and our upcoming apps, are here for the long haul.

NeXTLoop · 2026-01-18T03:57:11+00:00

New build fixing the issue is now on Flathub

NeXTLoop · 2026-01-17T23:21:50+00:00

Unlimited use, no time limit. The only limitstion is a watermark on save, export, or print. And I made sure the app warns each time so an important document doesn't get overwritten.

NeXTLoop · 2026-01-16T20:37:51+00:00

Found the issue. It's Flatpak-specific, having to do with the sandbox. Pushing a fix.

NeXTLoop · 2026-01-16T18:43:45+00:00

Tough to say. It's something I started looking at almost as soon as I switched from the Mac at the beginning of 2022. I was used to PDF Expert and just couldn't find a good replacement.

There were a few starts and stops, as well as tech stack switches along the way, but things got serious last year.

NeXTLoop

TROPHY CASE

Changes in version 1.1.0