Pioneering open-source document technology since 1989.

We are the creators and maintainers of the world's most widely deployed PDF, PostScript, and document processing libraries — powering over 1 billion devices and deployments worldwide. From enterprise print infrastructure to mobile apps, from cloud document pipelines to embedded systems, Artifex technology is at the core.

High-performance Python bindings for MuPDF. Extract text, tables, and images from PDFs with ease. 10× faster than many alternatives, no GPU required. The go-to library for PDF data extraction in Python environments and AI/LLM pipelines.

A lightweight, fast, and highly portable PDF, XPS, and eBook rendering library written in C. Designed for developers who need a small footprint and lightning-fast performance. Ideal for mobile, embedded, and browser-based applications.

The industry-leading PostScript and PDF interpreter. Ghostscript provides comprehensive rendering, conversion, and interpretation of PDF, PostScript, PCL, and XPS. Trusted by major printer manufacturers, SaaS platforms, and enterprise document workflows for over 35 years.

JavaScript bindings for MuPDF, built to run efficiently in both browsers and Node.js. Bring full PDF rendering and manipulation capabilities to your web applications.

C# bindings for MuPDF, available on NuGet. Seamless integration for .NET applications requiring high-quality PDF processing.

A managed .NET wrapper around the Ghostscript library (32-bit & 64-bit), enabling Ghostscript's powerful PDF and PostScript capabilities within C# and .NET ecosystems.

Most of our core projects are dual-licensed:

• AGPL-3.0 — Free for open-source use. If you distribute software using our libraries, your project must also be open-source under a compatible license.
• Commercial license — For proprietary, SaaS, or embedded use. Contact Artifex to explore commercial licensing options.

This dual-license model has allowed us to sustain open-source development for over three decades while supporting commercial customers at scale.