PDF Splitter & Compressor

This tool lets you preview, split, and compress PDF files with a simple GUI.

Quick Start

1. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

2. Run the app:

   python pdf_splitter_gui.py

Requirements

• PyPDF2==3.0.1
• pdf2image==1.16.3
• Pillow==10.3.0

Windows Setup

Windows users can run the provided batch script to automatically install Python, Poppler, Ghostscript, and all required Python packages:

install-dependencies.bat

This will:

• Download and install Python (if missing)
• Download and install Ghostscript (if missing)
• Download and extract Poppler (if missing)
• Add Poppler to the PATH for the session
• Create a Python virtual environment and install all required packages

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If you prefer manual setup:

Poppler (for pdf2image)

• Download precompiled binaries: https://github.com/oschwartz10612/poppler-windows/releases
• Extract and add the bin folder (e.g., C:\Program Files\poppler-24.08.0\Library\bin) to your system PATH, or specify the path in the script.

Ghostscript (for compression)

• Download: https://www.ghostscript.com/download/gsdnld.html
• Add the installation path (e.g., C:\Program Files\gs\gs10.03.0\bin) to your system PATH, or place gswin64c.exe in the project folder and update the script.

Note: The script calls gswin64c. Ensure this executable is available in your PATH or bundled with your app.

Bundling for Distribution

If you want a portable Windows executable:

• Bundle Poppler and Ghostscript folders with your app.
• Use PyInstaller:

  pyinstaller --onefile --windowed --add-data "ghostscript;ghostscript" --add-data "poppler;poppler" pdf_splitter_gui.py

• Update the script to use bundled paths for Poppler and Ghostscript.

License

MIT