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Version History

Xpdf release notes.

Review published versions, what changed, and where to download the current Xpdf build.

Latest 1.5.4

Early-access channel, published July 5, 2026.

Latest Download

Xpdf 1.5.4

Download the current macOS build directly from HelloX. This build is Developer ID signed, notarized, stapled, and includes a ZIP artifact for the in-app updater.

Version
1.5.4 build 30
Channel
Early access
Platform
macOS 15 or later, Apple Silicon
Status
Developer ID signed, notarized, and stapled
Update feed
/api/xpdf-update

All versions

Each release entry lists the date, availability, and what is included in that version.

  1. Current

    1.5.4 Mac release

    July 5, 2026
    Download
    DMG plus ZIP artifact
    Status
    Signed, notarized, and stapled

    Included in 1.5.4

    • Prevents original page text from disappearing when opening replacement edit mode.
    • Keeps no-change replacement edits from leaving temporary whiteout or text overlays behind.
    • Improved CJK text replacement sizing so text no longer jumps larger or whites out neighbouring lines.
    • Added merge ordering where the current PDF can be moved like any other row.
    • Added live thumbnail drag reorder in the pages sidebar.
    • Added Add Page from Clipboard for copied PDFs, files, screenshots, and images.
    • Added export options for page images and document text.
    • Added HelloX direct-update support using the signed ZIP artifact.