I HATE PDF

Because PDFs shouldn't make you suffer.

A lightweight, fully local web application that combines 10 essential PDF utilities into one seamless interface. No subscriptions, no cloud uploads, and no switching between five different websites just to manage your documents.

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Why I Built This

I was tired of dealing with online PDF tools that impose arbitrary file size limits, require premium subscriptions for basic tasks, and force you to upload sensitive documents to remote servers. I HATE PDF runs 100% locally on your machine, ensuring complete privacy and zero friction.

Features

• 100% Local Processing: Your files never leave your computer.
• Batch Color Inversion: Perfect for reading scanned documents or textbooks in dark mode without eye strain.
• Page Management: Merge, split, rotate, and rearrange pages effortlessly.
• Image & Watermark Tools: Precisely stamp images or add watermarks to your PDFs.
• Compression: Reduce file sizes for easy sharing.
• Blank Page Insertion: Add space exactly where you need it.

Technology Stack

• Backend: Python, Flask
• PDF Processing: PyMuPDF (fitz), PyPDF2
• Image Processing: Pillow, NumPy
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Vanilla JS

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.10 or higher
• Git

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/kik1211/pdf-processing-suite.git
   cd pdf-processing-suite

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Run the application: Simply double-click the run_app.bat file (on Windows), or run:

   python app.py

4. Open in your browser: Navigate to http://127.0.0.1:5000 to start using the tools!

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Future Roadmap

• OCR Text Recognition
• Password Protection & Encryption
• Digital Signatures
• PDF Metadata Editor

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Built by Kiruthik R S.