How to use the command pdfunite (with examples)

PDF merging utility.

Use case 1: Merge 2 PDFs into a single PDF

Code:

pdfunite path/to/fileA.pdf path/to/fileB.pdf path/to/merged_output.pdf

Motivation: You may need to combine two individual PDF files into a single PDF document for easier sharing or printing purposes. By using the pdfunite command, you can accomplish this task quickly.

Arguments:

• path/to/fileA.pdf: The path to the first PDF file you want to merge.
• path/to/fileB.pdf: The path to the second PDF file you want to merge.
• path/to/merged_output.pdf: The path where you want to save the merged PDF file.

Example output: The two input PDF files, fileA.pdf and fileB.pdf, will be merged into a single PDF document called merged_output.pdf, located at the specified path.

Use case 2: Merge a directory of PDFs into a single PDF

Code:

pdfunite path/to/directory/*.pdf path/to/merged_output.pdf

Motivation: If you have a directory containing multiple PDF files that need to be combined into a single PDF, using the pdfunite command can save you time and effort compared to manually merging them one by one.

Arguments:

• path/to/directory/*.pdf: The path to the directory containing the PDF files you want to merge. The *.pdf wildcard indicates that any file ending with .pdf in the directory should be included.
• path/to/merged_output.pdf: The path where you want to save the merged PDF file.

Example output: All the PDF files within the specified directory will be merged into a single PDF document called merged_output.pdf, located at the specified path.

Conclusion:

The pdfunite command is a powerful utility for merging PDF files. Whether you need to merge just a couple of PDFs or an entire directory’s worth of files, this command provides a simple and efficient solution. By combining the desired PDFs into a single document, you can streamline your workflow and improve the accessibility and organization of your PDF files.