Open source freeware - no nags, no ads, and no bundled junk.
Take control of your PDF documents - merge or split pages; stamp pages or add background watermarks; add page numbers; and even rotate pages.
Publisher’s description
What is PDFTKBuilder?
PDFTKBuilder is an open-source office suite program for Windows from Angus Johnson. It ranks 41st by popularity among office suites in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 3.3 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 6,052 times. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .pdf. Similar programs include TeXstudio, Zettlr and ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (3.3 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: PDFTKBuilder is an open-source office suite tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PDFTKBuilder safe to download?
- The file is served by angusj.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C6EACC1E93185D2E8608DBAE643267C893108B699DFEF22BCDA885B484FAFC86· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.10.0Latest | July 13, 2018 | 3.3 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AngusJohnson.PDFTKBuilder -echoco install pdftkbuilder -yscoop install extras/pdftk-builderpdftkb_setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Angus Johnson
- Category
- Office suites
- Licence
- GNU General Public License ver 3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- angusj.com
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 3.10.0
- Released
- July 13, 2018
- Added to the catalogue
- June 13, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 6,052
- Website
- angusj.com
- winget ID
- AngusJohnson.PDFTKBuilder
- Chocolatey package
- pdftkbuilder
- Scoop package
- extras/pdftk-builder
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is PDFTKBuilder free?
Yes. PDFTKBuilder is open-source software under the GNU General Public License ver 3 licence.
Is PDFTKBuilder safe to download?
The download comes from angusj.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install PDFTKBuilder with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can PDFTKBuilder be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does PDFTKBuilder run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to PDFTKBuilder?
TeXstudio, Zettlr, ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors, JabRef and PDF Arranger. The alternatives page compares them.
