I was updating my page on merging and splitting PDF files (http://www.prepressure.com/pdf/basics/merge-split) and wonder what everyone else uses.
I use Acrobat to merge files or do it using the Apogee Prepress workflow. A nice way of splitting files with full control over naming conventions would be nice though. When splitting files I'd like control over the name of the new file and the file name should includes the folio with a fixed number of digits (e.g. myfile_001.pdf instead of just myfile_1.pdf). Acrobat doesn't offer this in the Split files option.
Acrobat for merging but I rarely split them so the naming hasn't been an issue. Have you looked at the Acrobat batch function and see if there are any naming options in there if you use it?
I also merge files using Acrobat...a tip which I learned right here on B4print!
Apago PDF Enhancer can split and merge. A new version, 3.5, is coming out soon. A big release with some really nice features.
Callas pdfToolbox Server can split pages in a PDF.
A cheap way, place PDF(s) in Indesign, and re export what U need to back to PDF.
I prefer to this PDF Merge and Split (http://www.allpdftools.com/pdf-merge-split.html#168) as it is easy-to-use and with powerful features. I recommended it to my friends they are all like it.You can have a free trial and hope you like it.
Are there any free ways?
I had found a free tool that can merge and split PDFfiles, and it can do some simple text edit, but have forgot the software name.
Quote from: Carol D on August 18, 2009, 07:25:40 PMAre there any free ways?
I had found a free tool that can merge and split PDFfiles, and it can do some simple text edit, but have forgot the software name.
I know the free nice tool you mentioned. It is PDF-XCHANGE VIEWER,right? It can merge and split files and do some simple edit just like add notes.
download site: http://www.docu-track.com/home/prod_user/PDF-XChange_Tools/pdfx_viewer
Quote from: Dramatictimes on August 28, 2009, 12:57:02 AMQuote from: Carol D on August 18, 2009, 07:25:40 PMAre there any free ways?
I had found a free tool that can merge and split PDFfiles, and it can do some simple text edit, but have forgot the software name.
I know the free nice tool you mentioned. It is PDF-XCHANGE VIEWER,right? It can merge and split files and do some simple edit just like add notes.
download site: http://www.docu-track.com/home/prod_user/PDF-XChange_Tools/pdfx_viewer
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For simple merging of PDF files and with the ability to rearrange and split files into distinct pages, we use Batch PDF Merger. We have this nifty little application running on both Mac and Windows and sure as heck cheaper than Acrobat.
Seems reasonably priced Marc. (am guessing you're involved with the product). A lot here have now moved on to APPE workflows, where pages are thumbnailed on import, and can be dragged, re-ordered etc. But I can see a situation where someone may need the 'Split Apart' feature, if they didn't have such a feature, or didn't want to/ can't use PREPS or similar.
Acrobat Pro's Combine is fine, to a point, but pretty basic.
Anyway, if anyone's interested, they can download and try twice.
I use Dysprosium PDF Software Suite (http://www.messiahpsychoanalyst.org/Documents/Downloads.html).
It is a small portable software independent of any platform.
It does not have any limitation on size and number of files. It is a non commercial software from an educational not-for-profit charity.