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PDF Chain

Graphical interface for the PDF Toolkit (PDFtk)

by Martin Singer

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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

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub net.sourceforge.pdfchain
  4. Open PDF Chain once it finishes installing.
How to install Linux apps with Flatpak

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.

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