---
id: pymupdf
version: "1.28.2"
license: Dual Licensed - GNU AFFERO GPL 3.0 or Artifex Commercial License
license_treatment: agpl
maintenance: active
---

# pymupdf — A high performance Python library for data extraction, analysis, conversion & manipulation of PDF (and other) documents.

License: agpl · Maintenance: active · Popularity: top 1,000 on PyPI

## Install

pip install pymupdf
uv add pymupdf
poetry add pymupdf

## Description

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# PyMuPDF

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## AI interpretation — verify before relying

PyMuPDF extracts, renders, converts, and manipulates PDF and document files (including XPS, EPUB, images, and Office formats via Pro) with pixel-perfect text and layout metadata, powered by the MuPDF C engine.

Verdict: PyMuPDF is a mature, actively maintained PDF engine with zero known vulnerabilities and no mandatory runtime dependencies. Medium install friction is offset by broad wheel coverage and production-stable status. AGPL licensing requires careful review for commercial or network-deployed use; Artifex Commercial License available as alternative.

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