The latest articles on DEV Community by Javed Saifi (@javedsaifi39557). https://dev.to/javedsaifi39557 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3253454%2F1861469e-9a9a-443d-b0ef-1aa01018a275.png https://dev.to/javedsaifi39557 en Javed Saifi Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:30:24 +0000 https://dev.to/javedsaifi39557/im-building-an-open-source-pdf-toolkit-in-flutter-looking-for-contributors-4ecm https://dev.to/javedsaifi39557/im-building-an-open-source-pdf-toolkit-in-flutter-looking-for-contributors-4ecm <p>🚀 OpenPDF Tools – An Open Source PDF Toolkit</p> <p>GitHub:<br> <a href="https://github.com/AHS-Mobile-Labs/openpdf_tools" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/AHS-Mobile-Labs/openpdf_tools</a></p> <p>Ihave started building an open source PDF toolkit using Flutter and Dart. The idea is simple: create one powerful, clean, cross-platform PDF tool that includes all the essential features people actually need.</p> <p>Right now, I’m working on this solo and the project is still in its early stage — but the vision is big.</p> <p>🎯 What I Want to Build</p> <p>A complete PDF utility app that can:</p> <p>Compress PDF</p> <p>Merge &amp; Split PDFs</p> <p>Edit PDFs</p> <p>Convert PDF to Image / Text (and vice versa)</p> <p>Add watermark</p> <p>Rotate pages</p> <p>Extract pages</p> <p>And many more features over time</p> <p>The goal is to make it work across:</p> <p>Android (Play Store release planned)</p> <p>Linux</p> <p>Windows</p> <p>mac</p> <p>Ios</p> <p>web</p> <p>Everything built with Flutter for a clean cross-platform experience.</p> <p>👨‍💻 Current Status</p> <p>The base structure is being developed. I’m focusing on:</p> <p>Modular architecture</p> <p>Clean UI</p> <p>Scalable feature system</p> <p>Open source transparency</p> <p>It’s still early, which means this is the perfect time to join and help shape the direction of the project.</p> <p>🤝 Looking for Contributors</p> <p>If you are:</p> <p>Learning Flutter</p> <p>Wanting to contribute to open source</p> <p>Building your GitHub profile</p> <p>Interested in real-world collaboration</p> <p>Or just want to work on something useful</p> <p>You’re welcome.</p> <p>This can be:</p> <p>A hobby project</p> <p>A learning opportunity</p> <p>A way to improve your coding skills</p> <p>A meaningful open source contribution</p> <p>Even small contributions matter.</p> <p>💡 Why This Project?</p> <p>PDF tools are everywhere, but many are paid, limited, or closed source. I want to build something open, transparent, and useful for everyone.</p> <p>If we build it together, it can become something truly valuable for the community.</p> <p>📬 Let’s Connect</p> <p>If you're interested in contributing, feel free to contact me:</p> <p>📧 <a href="mailto:dev.ameerhamzasaifi@gmail.com">dev.ameerhamzasaifi@gmail.com</a></p> <p>Or open an issue / discussion on GitHub.</p> <p>Lets build something meaningful</p> flutter dart opensource android