bentopdf/docs/getting-started.md

# Getting Started

Welcome to BentoPDF! This guide will help you get up and running quickly.

## What is BentoPDF?

BentoPDF is a free, open-source, privacy-first PDF toolkit that runs **entirely in your browser**. Your files never leave your device—all processing happens locally using WebAssembly (WASM) technology.

## Quick Start

### Option 1: Use the Hosted Version

Visit [bentopdf.com](https://bentopdf.com) to use BentoPDF instantly—no installation required.

### Option 2: Self-Host with Docker

```bash
# Pull and run the Docker image
docker run -d -p 3000:8080 ghcr.io/alam00000/bentopdf:latest

# Or use Docker Compose
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/alam00000/bentopdf/main/docker-compose.yml
docker compose up -d
```

Then open `http://localhost:3000` in your browser.

### Option 3: Build from Source

```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/alam00000/bentopdf.git
cd bentopdf

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development server
npm run dev
```

## Features at a Glance

| Category | Tools |
|----------|-------|
| **Convert to PDF** | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Images, Markdown, EPUB, MOBI, and more |
| **Convert from PDF** | JPG, PNG, Text, Excel, SVG, and more |
| **Edit & Annotate** | Sign, Highlight, Redact, Fill Forms, Add Stamps |
| **Organize** | Merge, Split, Rotate, Delete Pages, Reorder |
| **Optimize** | Compress, Repair, Flatten, OCR |
| **Security** | Encrypt, Decrypt, Remove Restrictions |

## Browser Support

BentoPDF works best on modern browsers:

- ✅ Chrome/Edge 90+
- ✅ Firefox 90+
- ✅ Safari 15+

## Next Steps

- [Explore all tools](/tools/)
- [Self-host BentoPDF](/self-hosting/)
- [Contribute to the project](/contributing)