Versions:

  • 12.0.0
  • 11.3.0
  • 11.2.2
  • 11.2.1
  • 11.2.0
  • 11.1.1
  • 11.1.0
  • 11.0.1
  • 11.0.0
  • 10.1.0
  • 10.0.1
  • 10.0.0
  • 9.2.0
  • 9.1.5
  • 9.1.4
  • 9.1.3
  • 9.1.2
  • 9.1.1
  • 9.1.0
  • 9.0.0
  • 8.1.2
  • 8.1.1
  • 8.1.0
  • 8.0.0
  • 7.2.3
  • 7.2.2
  • 7.2.1
  • 7.2.0
  • 7.1.1
  • 7.1.0
  • 7.0.0

PDFKeeper is an open-source document-management application designed to give individuals and small organizations a centralized, searchable repository for PDF files. Written in C# and currently at version 12.0.0, the program has evolved through thirty-one public releases since its inception by publisher Robert F. Frasca, reflecting a long-term commitment to incremental improvement and community feedback. Functionally, it combines a Windows desktop client with an embedded SQLite database, allowing users to import large collections of PDFs, tag them with custom keywords, add descriptive notes, and then locate any document in seconds through full-text or metadata queries. Typical use cases include archiving invoices, storing research papers, consolidating regulatory documentation, or replacing scattered folder hierarchies with a single, portable archive that can be backed up or synced across machines. Because the application stores data locally and requires no server component, it appeals to privacy-conscious users who want to keep sensitive files off the cloud while still enjoying the benefits of a structured archive. The interface supports drag-and-drop ingestion, batch renaming, and automatic extraction of document properties, and because the source code is published under the GNU GPL, technically inclined users can audit or extend the feature set to fit specialized workflows. PDFKeeper is categorized as document-management software and is available for free on get.nero.com, where downloads are provided through trusted Windows package sources such as winget, always delivering the latest version and supporting batch installation alongside multiple applications.

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