PDFsam
Overview
PDFsam (PDF Split and Merge) is a free, open-source desktop application for splitting, merging, rotating, and extracting pages from PDF documents. Built in Java, it offers both a basic and an enhanced version with additional features.
Key Features
- Split PDF: by page ranges, bookmarks, or file size
- Merge PDF: combine multiple files into one
- Rotate PDF: rotate individual or all pages
- Extract Pages: save specific pages as new files
- Alternate Mix: interleave pages from two PDFs
- Visual Split: see page thumbnails before splitting
Why Use It
PDFsam provides essential PDF manipulation without subscription fees or data uploads. Everything runs locally on your machine, keeping your documents private. Its straightforward interface makes common PDF tasks quick and reliable.
Use Cases
- Splitting large scanned documents into chapters
- Merging multiple PDF invoices or reports
- Extracting specific pages for sharing
- Creating custom PDF booklets from separate files
Platforms
Linux, macOS, Windows
Licence
GNU General Public License v2 or later