PDF Manager

Merge PDF

Merge PDFs easily with Documentize's .NET tools—combine multiple files into one while preserving quality and structure.

Split PDF

Split PDFs effortlessly with Documentize's .NET tools—extract pages, create new files, and manage documents with precision

Optimize PDF

Optimize your PDFs effortlessly with Documentize's .NET tools—reduce file size, enhance performance, and maintain quality

Add Table

Generate professional PDF tables with Documentize's .NET tools—customize layouts, styles, and data with ease.

Add TOC

Enhance the organization and navigation of PDF documents by dynamically generating a Table of Contents (TOC)

Subsections of PDF Manager

Merge PDF

The Documentize PDF Manager for .NET is a versatile tool designed to merge multiple PDF documents into a single file. It simplifies the consolidation of PDF files, ensuring your documents are merged efficiently and maintaining consistency across content. The plugin handles internal resources such as fonts and images to optimize the merged document.

How to Merge PDF

To merge multiple PDF documents into a single file, follow these steps:

  1. Create an instance of MergeOptions to configure the merging process.
  2. Add input PDF files using the AddInput method.
  3. Add output PDF file using AddOutput method.
  4. Execute the merge using the Merge method of PdfManager class.
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1// Create MergeOptions object to set instructions
2var options = new MergeOptions();
3// Add input file paths
4options.AddInput(new FileDataSource("path_to_your_pdf_file_1.pdf"));
5options.AddInput(new FileDataSource("path_to_your_pdf_file_2.pdf"));
6// Set output file path
7options.AddOutput(new FileDataSource("path_to_result_pdf_file.pdf"));
8// Perform the process
9PdfManager.Merge(options);

Key Features:

  • Merge Multiple PDFs: Easily combine multiple PDF files into one.
  • Resource Optimization: Removes duplicate fonts and images during merging.
  • Batch Processing: Merge large batches of PDF documents in one go.

Split PDF

The Documentize PDF Manager for .NET is a powerful tool that simplifies the process of splitting large PDF documents into smaller, more manageable files. Whether you need to extract individual pages or divide a document into specific sections, this plugin allows you to achieve it efficiently and with minimal effort.

How to Split PDF

To split a PDF document into individual pages, follow these steps:

  1. Create an instance of SplitOptions to configure the splitting options.
  2. Add the input PDF file using the AddInput method.
  3. Add output files for each split page using the AddOutput method.
  4. Run the Split method in the PdfManager class to split the document.
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1// Create SplitOptions object to set instructions
2var options = new SplitOptions();
3// Add input file path
4options.AddInput(new FileDataSource("path_to_your_pdf_file.pdf"));
5// Set output file paths
6options.AddOutput(new FileDataSource("path_to_result_pdf_file_1.pdf"));
7options.AddOutput(new FileDataSource("path_to_result_pdf_file_2.pdf"));
8// Perform the process
9PdfManager.Split(options);

Key Features:

  • Split PDF by Page: Break down a PDF document into individual pages.
  • Custom Split Options: Configure the splitting process based on your requirements.
  • Organized Output: Easily manage the output files for each split page or section.

Optimize PDF

The Documentize PDF Manager for .NET is a comprehensive plugin that enhances PDF documents through advanced optimization techniques. It is designed to help reduce file sizes, rotate pages, crop content, and resize documents. These operations improve the quality and manageability of PDF files, making them easier to store, share, and view.

Optimize PDF

The following steps demonstrate how to optimize a PDF document by reducing its file size while maintaining quality.

  1. Create an OptimizeOptions object to configure optimization settings.
  2. Add input PDF file(s) and set an output location for the optimized file.
  3. Run the Optimize method of PdfManager to execute the optimization.
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1// Create OptimizeOptions object to set instructions
2var options = new OptimizeOptions();
3// Add input file path
4options.AddInput(new FileDataSource("path_to_your_pdf_file.pdf"));
5// Set output file path
6options.AddOutput(new FileDataSource("path_to_result_pdf_file.pdf"));
7// Perform the process
8PdfManager.Optimize(options);

Rotate PDF

Use the RotateOptions class to adjust the orientation of pages in a PDF file.

  1. Create a RotateOptions object and configure the rotation angle.
  2. Add the input PDF file and specify the output file location.
  3. Set the rotation angle (e.g., 90 degrees) using the SetRotation method.
  4. Run the Rotate method of PdfManager.
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 1// Create RotateOptions object to set instructions
 2var options = new RotateOptions();
 3// Set new Rotation
 4options.Rotation = Rotation.On90;
 5// Add input file path
 6options.AddInput(new FileDataSource("path_to_your_pdf_file.pdf"));
 7// Set output file path
 8options.AddOutput(new FileDataSource("path_to_result_pdf_file.pdf"));
 9// Perform the process
10PdfManager.Rotate(options);

Resize PDF

To resize a PDF document, the ResizeOptions class is used to specify the new page size for the document.

  1. Create a ResizeOptions object to define the page size.
  2. Add the input file and set the desired output location.
  3. Use the SetPageSize method to specify the new size (e.g., A4).
  4. Run the Resize method of PdfManager.
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 1// Create ResizeOptions object to set instructions
 2var options = new ResizeOptions();
 3// Set new PageSize
 4options.PageSize = PageSize.A3;
 5// Add input file path
 6options.AddInput(new FileDataSource("path_to_your_pdf_file.pdf"));
 7// Set output file path
 8options.AddOutput(new FileDataSource("path_to_result_pdf_file.pdf"));
 9// Perform the process
10PdfManager.Resize(options);

Compress PDF

Compress PDF document when feasible by eliminating unused page resources, merging identical assets, and discarding redundant objects.

  1. Create an CompressOptions object to configure optimization settings.
  2. Add the input file and specify the output file location.
  3. Use the SetCropBox method to define the crop area.
  4. Run the Compress method of PdfManager.
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1// Create CompressOptions object to set instructions
2var options = new CompressOptions();
3// Add input file path
4options.AddInput(new FileDataSource("path_to_your_pdf_file.pdf"));
5// Set output file path
6options.AddOutput(new FileDataSource("path_to_result_pdf_file.pdf"));
7// Perform the process
8PdfManager.Compress(options);

Key Features:

  • Optimization: Reduce PDF file size without losing quality.
  • Rotation: Adjust the orientation of PDF pages.
  • Resizing: Resize pages to specific dimensions (e.g., A4, Letter).
  • Compressing: Remove unused page resources and objects from the document.

Add Table

The Documentize PDF Manager for .NET is a versatile plugin designed to streamline the integration of tables into PDF documents. Whether you’re organizing data, designing forms, or improving document readability, this plugin simplifies the process while maintaining precision and efficiency. Its intuitive API supports both single document and batch processing workflows, making it an essential tool for developers working with structured data.

Creating a PDF with Tables

Follow these steps to create structured tables in a PDF using the TableOptions class:

  1. Configure the TableOptions object to define table structure, content, and input/output files.
  2. Add tables, rows, and cells to your PDF.
  3. Finalize the table generation process using the AddTable method.

Here’s an example:

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 1// Configure table options
 2var options = new TableOptions();
 3options.InsertPageBefore(1)
 4   .AddTable()
 5        .AddRow()
 6            .AddCell().AddParagraph("Name")
 7            .AddCell().AddParagraph("Age")
 8        .AddRow()
 9            .AddCell().AddParagraph("Bob")
10            .AddCell().AddParagraph("12")
11        .AddRow()
12            .AddCell().AddParagraph("Sam")
13            .AddCell().AddParagraph("20")
14        .AddRow()
15            .AddCell().AddParagraph("Sandy")
16            .AddCell().AddParagraph("26")
17        .AddRow()
18            .AddCell().AddParagraph("Tom")
19            .AddCell().AddParagraph("12")
20        .AddRow()
21            .AddCell().AddParagraph("Jim")
22            .AddCell().AddParagraph("27");
23// Add input file path
24options.AddInput(new FileDataSource("path_to_input.pdf"));
25// Set output file path
26options.AddOutput(new FileDataSource("path_to_output.pdf"));
27// Perform the process
28PdfManager.AddTable(options);

Set page of the table

Follow these steps to create table in a PDF after 2 page: Here’s an example:

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 1var options = new TableOptions();
 2options.InsertPageBefore(2) // Add table before page 2
 3   .AddTable()
 4        .AddRow()
 5            .AddCell().AddParagraph("Name")
 6            .AddCell().AddParagraph("Age")
 7// Add input file path
 8options.AddInput(new FileDataSource("path_to_input.pdf"));
 9// Set output file path
10options.AddOutput(new FileDataSource("path_to_output.pdf"));
11// Perform the process
12PdfManager.AddTable(options);

Key Features:

  • Dynamic Table Creation: Effortlessly generate structured tables in PDF documents.
  • Page Placement: Insert tables at specific locations within a PDF with precision.
  • Customizable Layout: Adjust table structure, cell alignment, and styling.

Add TOC

The Documentize PDF Manager for .NET is a powerful plugin designed to enhance the organization and navigation of PDF documents by dynamically generating a Table of Contents (TOC). This plugin simplifies the process of adding TOCs to your PDFs, making documents easier to navigate and manage.

How to Generate a TOC for a PDF

To create a Table of Contents in a PDF file, follow these steps:

  1. Create an instance of TocOptions to configure TOC generation settings.
  2. Set a Title using the Title property.
  3. Design Headings of TOC using the Headings.Add method.
  4. Add the input PDF file using the AddInput method.
  5. Specify the output PDF file with the TOC using the AddOutput method.
  6. Call the AddTableOfContents method to generate the TOC.
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 1// Create TocOptions object to set instructions
 2var options = new TocOptions();
 3// Set the Title
 4options.Title = "My Table of Contents";
 5// Design Headings
 6options.Headings.Add(new TocHeading("Introduction", 2));
 7options.Headings.Add(new TocHeading("Chapter I", 3));
 8options.Headings.Add(new TocHeading("Chapter II", 4));
 9options.Headings.Add(new TocHeading("Chapter III", 5));
10// Add input file path
11options.AddInput(new FileDataSource("path_to_your_pdf_file.pdf"));
12// Set output file path
13options.AddOutput(new FileDataSource("path_to_result_pdf_file.pdf"));
14// Perform the process
15PdfManager.AddTableOfContents(options);

Generate bookmarks in a TOC for a PDF

You can use ‘GenerateBookmarks’ property for bookmarks generation.

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 1// Create TocOptions object to set instructions
 2var options = new TocOptions();
 3// Set the Title
 4options.Title = "My Table of Contents";
 5// Generate links in bookmarks
 6options.GenerateBookmarks = true;
 7// Design Headings
 8options.Headings.Add(new TocHeading("Introduction", 2, false, 1));
 9options.Headings.Add(new TocHeading("Chapter I", 3, true, 1));
10options.Headings.Add(new TocHeading("Chapter II", 4, true, 1));
11options.Headings.Add(new TocHeading("Example A", 4, true, 2));
12options.Headings.Add(new TocHeading("Example B", 4, true, 2));
13options.Headings.Add(new TocHeading("Example C", 4, true, 2));
14options.Headings.Add(new TocHeading("Example D", 4, true, 2));
15options.Headings.Add(new TocHeading("Chapter III", 5, true, 1));
16// Add input file path
17options.AddInput(new FileDataSource("path_to_your_pdf_file.pdf"));
18// Set output file path
19options.AddOutput(new FileDataSource("path_to_result_pdf_file.pdf"));
20// Perform the process
21PdfManager.AddTableOfContents(options);

How to get Result as Stream

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 1// Create TocOptions object to set instructions
 2var options = new TocOptions();
 3// Set the Title
 4options.Title = "My Table of Contents";
 5// Design Headings
 6options.Headings.Add(new TocHeading("Introduction", 2, false, 1));
 7// Add input file path
 8options.AddInput(new FileDataSource("path_to_your_pdf_file.pdf"));
 9// Set output stream 
10var outputStream = new MemoryStream();
11options.AddOutput(new StreamDataSource(outputStream));
12options.CloseOutputStreams = false;
13// Perform the process
14PdfManager.AddTableOfContents(options);

Customizing the TOC Heading

You can customize the Table of Contents Heading by modifying the TocHeading class. For example, you can use ‘GenerateNumbering’ or done it manually. Property ‘PageNumber’ used for links on pages. Also you can use Level property.

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 1var heading = new TocHeading();
 2heading.Text = "Intro";
 3heading.PageNumber = 5;
 4heading.GenerateNumbering = true;
 5heading.Level = 2;
 6
 7var tocOptions = new TocOptions();
 8options.Headings.Add(heading);
 9// Add input and output files
10tocOptions.AddInput(new FileDataSource(@"C:\Samples\input.pdf"));
11tocOptions.AddOutput(new FileDataSource(@"C:\Samples\output_with_toc.pdf"));
12
13// Generate the TOC with customized options
14PdfManager.AddTableOfContents(tocOptions);

Key Features:

  • Dynamic TOC Generation: Create a TOC for any PDF file with automatically generated entries based on headings or bookmarks.
  • Customization: Control the appearance and structure of the TOC, including styles, formatting, and levels of depth.
  • Efficient Workflow: Minimize time spent manually creating TOCs, especially for large or complex documents.
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