AcroForm PDF Auditor

A lightweight, web-based tool for inspecting, organizing, and validating AcroForm PDF fields with custom naming conventions—no database required, completely free to use.

Overview

AcroForm PDF Auditor is a standalone application designed to streamline the management and validation of AcroForm PDF fields. It provides a tree-based visualization of form structures, customizable validation rules, and an intuitive interface for quality assurance and document management workflows.

The application runs entirely in-browser with a local backend, requiring no external database or complex infrastructure—making it ideal for teams that need a simple yet powerful PDF form inspection tool.

Key Features

• Field Visualization: Browse AcroForm PDF fields with detailed information about names, types, and properties
• Custom Validation: Define and apply naming convention rules through an intuitive UI
• Tree Navigation: Explore PDF structures in an organized, hierarchical view
• Folder Organization: Manage PDFs within custom folder structures
• Template Management: Create, edit, and manage validation templates directly in the application
• Zero Configuration: No database setup or external dependencies required
• Cross-Platform: Available for Windows and Linux
• Free and Open Source: No licensing costs or usage restrictions

Installation

1. Download the executable for your operating system from the latest release
2. Extract the package to your preferred installation directory
3. Create a Files folder in the same directory as the executable
   • This folder will store your AcroForm PDFs
   • You may organize PDFs in any subfolder structure within Files
4. Launch the application:
   • Windows: Double-click the executable file
   • Linux: Run the following command:

     ./AcroFormAuditor-v1.0-linux-amd64

5. Access the application by opening your browser and navigating to:

   http://localhost:8081
   

Usage

Once the application is running, you can:

• Upload and inspect AcroForm PDF files from the Files folder
• Create validation templates using the built-in template editor
• Apply naming convention rules to verify field compliance
• Navigate PDF structures using the interactive tree view
• Organize and manage multiple PDF documents

Templates are automatically stored in the application's internal Templates folder—no manual file management required.

In Production

AcroForm PDF Auditor is actively used by uni2grow as part of their IT-related PDF service workflows, supporting document processing and quality assurance operations.

Technology Stack

• Backend: Go (Golang)
• Frontend: Single-Page Application (SPA)
• Architecture: Standalone web server with no external dependencies

Contributing

Contributions, issues, and feature requests are welcome. Feel free to check the issues page or submit a pull request.

License

This project is free app and available under the MIT License.

Contact

Tsognong Fidele

• Email: tsognong.fidele@gmail.com
• GitHub: @tsognong
• LinkedIn: tsognong-fidele

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Note: For the best experience, ensure your PDFs contain AcroForm fields (not XFA forms). The application is optimized for standard AcroForm inspection and validation workflows.