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Description

DesignCraft is an open-source application designed for page layout and publishing, catering to the needs of designers, publishers, and anyone involved in creating multi-page documents. It features an array of tools such as spreads, parent pages, and various types of frames for text and graphics, as well as capabilities for threaded narratives, column arrangements, paragraph and character styles, color palettes, and text wrapping, all aimed at facilitating editorial and print-focused designs. Additionally, the application offers advanced typography functionalities, including paragraph composition, hyphenation, optical margin adjustments, and baseline grid management. Users have the ability to work with a native documented file format, and they can easily import or export IDML files, as well as export images in PNG format. DesignCraft is accessible as a native desktop application compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, and it also provides a WebAssembly version for online use. For those who prefer automation, the application supports command-line workflows, a JSON control channel, and an MCP server for executing scripted or agent-driven document tasks. Notably, DesignCraft is entirely free and operates under either MIT or Apache-2.0 licenses, making it a valuable resource for creatives. As it continues to evolve, users can look forward to new features and enhancements in future updates.

Description

PdfCraft is a versatile and free open-source application designed for managing and viewing PDF documents across macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms, along with a self-hostable web version. Users can engage with a wide array of features such as viewing PDFs, searching and selecting text, organizing pages, rotating, deleting, inserting, merging, and splitting files, as well as adding comments, forms, bookmarks, layers, and attachments, all while offering encryption and editing of document properties. The application is optimized for both local and offline use, and it comes equipped with a command-line tool along with an optional Model Context Protocol server, enabling automation and scripting capabilities for users. It caters to both individual users and organizations that require tools for inspecting, organizing, securing, or automating their PDF documents without dependence on cloud-based solutions. PdfCraft is released under either the MIT or Apache-2.0 licenses, ensuring flexibility and freedom for its users. This makes it an attractive choice for those who prioritize control over their document handling processes.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Yes 

Integrations

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Yes 

Pricing Details

$0
Free and open source, dual-licensed under MIT or Apache-2.0. No subscription.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$0
Free to use and open source; available under the MIT or Apache-2.0 license.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

ArtCraft

Website

getartcraft.com/apps/designcraft

Vendor Details

Company Name

ArtCraft

Website

getartcraft.com/apps/pdfcraft

Product Features

Desktop Publishing

For Newspapers / Magazines No 
For Printing No 
For eBooks No 
HTML Import / Export No 
Handles Database Formats No 
Image Editing No 
Multiple Editing Layers No 
Object Snapping / Grouping No 
PDF Export / Import No 
Templates No 

Product Features

PDF Editors

Access Controls / Permissions No 
Annotations No 
Commenting / Notes No 
Compare Side-by-Side No 
Customizable Branding No 
Delete Pages No 
Electronic Signature No 
Forms Management No 
Full Text Search No 
Merge / Append No 
Offline Access No 
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) No 
Rearrange Pages No 
Rotate Pages No 
Watermarking No 

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