pdf-batch-processor

# PDF Batch Processor Batch process multiple PDF files with common operations. No need for expensive online services - process locally, keep your data private. ## Core Capabilities ### 1. **Merge multiple PDFs** - Combine multiple PDF files into one - Preserve page order - Add table of contents optional ### 2. **Split a PDF** - Split by page ranges - Split each page into a separate file - Extract specific pages ### 3. **Rotate pages** - Rotate all pages or specific page ranges - Support 90/180/270 degree rotation ### 4. **Extract text** - Extract text from all pages - Export to plain text or markdown - Batch extract from multiple PDFs in a folder ### 5. **Extract images** - Save all images from a PDF to separate image files - Preserve original image quality when possible ### 6. **Compress PDF** - Reduce file size for web/email - Three compression levels (low/medium/high) ## Usage Examples ### Merge multiple PDFs ```bash python scripts/merge_pdfs.py --output combined.pdf file1.pdf file2.pdf file3.pdf ``` ### Split PDF into individual pages ```bash python scripts/split_pdfs.py --input document.pdf --output output-folder/ --mode pages ``` ### Extract all text from PDFs in a folder ```bash python scripts/extract_text.py --input ./pdfs/ --output ./text/ ``` ### Rotate all pages 90 degrees clockwise ```bash python scripts/rotate_pdf.py --input input.pdf --output output.pdf --degrees 90 ``` ## Installation ```bash pip install pypdf pillow ``` ## When to use this skill ✅ **Use when:** - You have multiple PDFs that need the same operation - You want to keep processing local (private, no uploads needed) - You need to automate PDF processing in a workflow ❌ **Don't use when:** - You only need to edit one page manually (use a GUI PDF editor) - The PDF is encrypted/scanned image-only (needs OCR first) - You need advanced editing (add/remove content, edit text) ## Notes - Works with standard PDF files - For scanned/image PDFs you need OCR first (use an OCR tool before processing) - All processing is local - your files never leave your machine