Linux · Office & Productivity
PDF Chain
Graphical interface for the PDF Toolkit (PDFtk)
by Martin Singer
Official site: flathub.org
About PDF Chain
If PDF is electronic paper, then PDFtk is an electronic staple-remover,
hole-punch, binder, secret-decoder-ring, and X-Ray-glasses. PDFtk is a
simple tool for doing everyday things with PDF documents, and PDF Chain
is a nice frontend application to it.
Features:
Merge PDF Documents or Collate PDF Page Scans
Split PDF Pages into a New Document
Rotate PDF Documents or Pages
Decrypt Input as Necessary (Password Required)
Fill PDF Forms with X/FDF Data and/or Flatten Forms
Generate FDF Data Stencils from PDF Forms
Apply a Background Watermark or a Foreground Stamp
Report PDF Metrics, Bookmarks and Metadata
Add/Update PDF Metrics, Bookmarks or Metadata
Attach Files to PDF Pages or the PDF Document
Unpack PDF Attachments
Burst a PDF Document into Single Pages
Uncompress and Re-Compress Page Streams
Repair Corrupted PDF (where possible)
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How to install PDF Chain
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub net.sourceforge.pdfchain
- Open PDF Chain once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is PDF Chain free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where PDF Chain is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install PDF Chain from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub net.sourceforge.pdfchain. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is PDF Chain safe?
PDF Chain downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.