gpdf

A pure Go, zero-dependency PDF generation library with strong Japanese font support.

A pure Go, zero-dependency PDF generation library. Built for server-side PDF assembly, with a particular focus on Japanese fonts (IPAex / Noto).

Highlights

Pure Go, zero dependencies: no external C libraries, ships as a single binary
Japanese font support: embedding, subsetting, complex layout
MIT licensed: free for commercial use

v1 (core) shipped in March 2026. Currently extending the layout engine and font handling.

See gpdf.dev for product details.