pdfsam-basic ☆
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Description:
Extracts pages, splits, merges, mixes and rotates PDF files
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 6.0.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @pdfsam  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: pdf document productivity converter editor
Install: brew install --cask pdfsam-basic
About:
PDFsam Basic is a free, open-source desktop application designed for manipulating PDF documents through a user-friendly graphical interface. It provides essential tools for splitting, merging, rotating, and extracting pages from PDF files without requiring an internet connection. The software serves as a practical solution for users needing to reorganize or modify PDF documents for personal or professional workflows.
Key Features:
  • Split PDFs by pages, size, or text content
  • Merge multiple PDF files into a single document
  • Rotate PDF pages and extract specific pages
  • Visual drag-and-drop interface for easy operation
  • Batch processing capabilities for multiple files
Use Cases:
  • Combining multiple scanned documents into a single report
  • Extracting specific pages from large PDF files for presentations
  • Reordering pages in a PDF manuscript or booklet
  • Splitting large PDF archives into smaller, manageable files
Alternatives:
  • qpdf – Command-line tool offering more advanced PDF manipulation options
  • Sejda – Online and desktop PDF editor with broader feature set
  • Adobe Acrobat – Premium, full-featured PDF editor with cloud integration
Version History
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Mar 30, 2026 10:28pm 6.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP d34a8a5a
Jan 27, 2026 12:34pm 5.4.5 0 VERSION_BUMP afdf9d2a
Jul 29, 2024 5:42pm 5.2.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 1d1220c9
Jul 28, 2024 12:59pm 5.2.3 0 VERSION_BUMP e454b77b
Nov 6, 2023 11:16am 5.2.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 08515acf
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