# iPDF local: PDF Editor — Edit, Scan, Sign & Organize > Edit, Scan, Sign & Organize (iPhone/iPad app by Thomas Rhode.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipdf-local-pdf-editor/id6742412603 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Thomas Rhode](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798251236) - Category: Productivity, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 28 MB - Languages: American English, German (Germany) - Released: 2025-04-01 - Data updated: 2026-10-03 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipdf-local-pdf-editor/id6742412603/reviews.md ## What is iPDF local? Edit and sign PDFs directly on your iPhone, iPad or Mac with Apple silicon. Scan documents using the camera on your iPhone or iPad. iPDF local is your private PDF workspace for everyday document tasks. Open PDFs, add text, highlight content, draw, manage pages or scan documents with a modern interface and without unnecessary cloud dependency. EDIT PDFs WITH EASE • Add text and edit your own text objects • Draw with a pen or highlight content • Add circles, rectangles and stamps • Adjust color, opacity, background and line width • Move, rotate, resize or delete objects • Rotate, reorder, add and remove PDF pages • Create new PDFs • Scan documents with the camera on supported iPhones and iPads • Export and share PDFs PRIVATE AND LOCAL The local PDF editor does not require an account with us. Documents and drafts are stored locally. You decide when to export them or process them with a server you configured yourself. No unnecessary cloud. No data collection by iPDF local. Your documents stay under your control. PRO FOR POWERFUL WORKFLOWS With Pro, iPDF local also becomes a powerful frontend for your own document infrastructure. STIRLING PDF Connect your own Stirling PDF server for advanced tools including: • Merge and split PDFs • Compress files • OCR • Crop and rotate pages • Protect PDFs • Add watermarks • Convert documents • Sanitize PDFs • And more Stirling PDF tools NEXTCLOUD Browse files in your private Nextcloud, open documents directly in iPDF local and return finished files to your own workflow. PAPERLESS-NGX Search your Paperless-ngx archive, open documents in iPDF local and send finished documents back to your document system. FOR EVERYONE — AND POWER USERS You do not need your own server to use iPDF local as a PDF editor. But if you already use Stirling PDF, Nextcloud or Paperless-ngx, iPDF local grows into an exceptionally powerful mobile document workflow. Start for free. Basic includes local editing, page controls and single-page scans. Pro adds handwritten signatures, editable sharing, multi-page scans, non-PDF imports and server integrations. Conversions and server tools require the corresponding service you configure. Unlock Pro Lifetime once — no new subscription required. The current price for your region is shown before purchase. The editor adds PDF content; it does not reconstruct existing PDF body text. Handwritten signatures are not qualified digital signatures. iPDF local is an independent app and is not affiliated with Stirling PDF, Nextcloud or Paperless-ngx. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Annual Subscription | $17.99 | per year | | Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month | | Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Lifetime Purchase | $8.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1 — 2026-09-28 iPDF local puts local PDF workflows front and center: edit, scan, sign and organize. Discover optional Pro workflows with Stirling PDF, Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx, plus a one-time Pro unlock with no new subscription. ### 2.0 — 2026-09-18 Version 2.0 transforms iPDF local into a complete private PDF workspace. • A redesigned local editor is now the app’s main screen • Add text, signatures, ink, highlights, circles, rectangles and stamps • Resize and freely rotate objects, or turn them precisely by 90° • Move objects between pages and edit color, line width, background and opacity • Rotate, reorder, create and delete PDF pages • Scan documents with Apple’s native camera workflow • Manage drafts with thumbnails, rename, delete and cleanup actions • Share editable PDFs with Pro or export permanently flattened copies • Import common office and image formats with Pro • Connect directly to your own Stirling PDF, Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx servers • Clear offline indicators replace endless connection spinners • New Liquid Glass controls and extensive reliability improvements Your PDFs stay local by default. Your self-hosted services remain under your control. ### 1.9 — 2026-05-06 This release turns iPDF Local into a true end-to-end document workflow for your self-hosted setup: import files from Nextcloud or Paperless-ngx, process them with Stirling PDF on your own server, and export the results back into your personal document environment. Highlights: • Direct integration with Paperless-ngx • Direct integration with Nextcloud • End-to-end document processing powered by Stirling PDF • Import, edit, convert, organize, OCR, sanitize, and export documents in one continuous workflow • Improved support for working with files shared directly into the app This version also includes many improvements across the app: • Major GUI refinements for a more modern and consistent experience • Optimized layouts and interaction patterns, especially for newer iOS 26 design expectations • Better navigation flows and more polished preview behavior • Improved import and export handling across supported sources • Performance optimizations for faster and smoother document workflows • Many bug fixes and stability improvements throughout the app We also refined large parts of the interface to make complex PDF workflows feel clearer and more streamlined on iPhone and iPad, while keeping your processing fully connected to your own self-hosted infrastructure. iPDF Local continues to focus on privacy-first document work: your files stay in your environment, your server stays in control, and your workflow now connects Stirling PDF, Nextcloud, and Paperless-ngx more seamlessly than before. ### Major Update with many new Functions and StirlingPDF 2.x Support — 2025-12-04 IPDF Local now supports V2.x Stirling PDF Servers. Including many new functions: - Signing PDFs - Watermarks - Password Protection ... ### Now with iPad and Mac Support — 2025-08-06 now iPDF Local is available on your Mac and iPad. ## Apps similar to iPDF local | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Paperparrot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperparrot/id1663665267) | 5.0 (16) | Free | Productivity | | [Swift Paperless](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-paperless/id6448698521) | 4.9 (72) | Free | Productivity | | [Nextcloud Notes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcloud-notes/id813973264) | 2.2 (93) | Free | Productivity | | [Collabora Office](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collabora-office/id1440482071) | 3.3 (114) | Free | Productivity | | [Nextcloud Talk](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcloud-talk/id1296825574) | 4.5 (418) | Free | Productivity | | [Nextcloud](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcloud/id1125420102) | 4.7 (10,378) | Free | Productivity | ## More apps by Thomas Rhode - [KitKeep](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitkeep/id6807075489) All apps by Thomas Rhode: https://appshunter.io/developer/1798251236 ## Related topics [ipdf local](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ipdf-local) · [ipdf](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ipdf) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-10-03.*