Overview
Self-hosted PDF editing platform powered by Stirling PDF (open source, MIT licensed, 76K+ GitHub stars). 50+ PDF tools running entirely on your EC2 instance - no data ever leaves your server.
Tools included: Merge, split, rotate, reorder, convert (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images), OCR, sign, redact, watermark, compress, flatten, repair, form filling, metadata editing, and more.
IMPORTANT - Security and Networking:
- Web UI listens on port 8080. YOU MUST restrict your Security Group to allow only your IP on port 8080.
- Do NOT leave port 8080 open to 0.0.0.0/0 in production.
- To restrict: EC2 Console > Security Groups > Edit inbound rules > Set port 8080 source to YOUR_IP/32.
Deployment: Launch the AMI, open port 8080 to your IP, access the web UI. No configuration needed.
Pre-installed: Docker with Stirling PDF container, auto-starts on boot via systemd. CIS-hardened Amazon Linux 2023, auto-updates enabled, SSM Agent.
Recommended instance: t3.small (sufficient for personal use) or t3.medium (team use). No GPU required.
Data privacy: All PDF processing happens locally on your instance. No external API calls, no cloud dependencies, no telemetry.
Third-party components: Stirling PDF is open-source (MIT license). This AMI is provided AS-IS. Users are responsible for OS-level security patches.
Highlights
- 50+ PDF tools: merge, split, convert, OCR, sign, redact, compress
- Complete data privacy - all processing on your server, nothing leaves your VPC
- One-click deploy - Docker + systemd, auto-starts on boot, web UI on port 8080
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Pricing
Dimension | Description | Cost/hour |
|---|---|---|
t3.small Recommended | t3.small hourly | $0.10 |
t3.large | t3.large hourly | $0.10 |
t3.medium | t3.medium hourly | $0.10 |
m5.large | m5.large hourly | $0.10 |
t3.xlarge | t3.xlarge hourly | $0.10 |
m6i.xlarge | m6i.xlarge hourly | $0.10 |
m5.xlarge | m5.xlarge hourly | $0.10 |
m6i.large | m6i.large hourly | $0.10 |
Vendor refund policy
We do not support refunds. You can cancel your subscription anytime through AWS Marketplace. For support, email support@waltsoft.net .
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Delivery details
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
Initial release. Stirling PDF latest, Docker, CIS hardened AL2023, auto-updates.
Additional details
Usage instructions
Launch the instance. Stirling PDF auto-starts on port 8080. Restrict your Security Group to allow port 8080 from your IP only. Access http://INSTANCE_IP:8080.
Support
Vendor support
Email support at support@waltsoft.net . Stirling PDF documentation at docs.stirlingpdf.com.
AWS infrastructure support
AWS Support is a one-on-one, fast-response support channel that is staffed 24x7x365 with experienced and technical support engineers. The service helps customers of all sizes and technical abilities to successfully utilize the products and features provided by Amazon Web Services.
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