go-pdf

A Go library for reading and writing PDF files

Introduction

go-pdf is a comprehensive Go library that provides support for reading and writing PDF files. The library is designed to handle various aspects of PDF manipulation, from basic document creation to advanced features like encryption and form handling.

The library is under active development. The source code is hosted on GitHub and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. The API is not yet stable, breaking changes still occur from time to time.

Key Features

Document Management: Core functionality for creating and manipulating PDF documents
Graphics & Content: Tools for rendering graphics and managing page content
Font Support: Comprehensive font handling capabilities
Reader/Writer Operations: Dedicated modules for both parsing existing PDFs and generating new ones
Advanced Features: Support for annotations, outlines, metadata, destinations, and form actions
Security: Cryptographic functionality for encrypted PDFs
Resource Management: Efficient handling of PDF resources and references

Installation

To install go-pdf, use the standard Go tooling:

go get github.com/seehuhn/go-pdf

Usage

The library provides a comprehensive API for working with PDF files. Documentation is available on pkg.go.dev and through the command line:

go doc github.com/seehuhn/go-pdf

Source Code

View on GitHub: seehuhn/go-pdf