Merging and Splitting PDF files

We all use and rely on PDF's. There are occasions though when you want to edit certain portions of a pdf and merge the edited version back in main pdf document. 

Splitting the pdf files : This is probably the simpler step. All you need to do is use in build tools on your Microsoft Windows. Follow the below instructions

1. Open the pdf in default pdf tool on your system. The best and most popular being Adobe Acrobat Reader. Fire the Print command ( File -> Print or Ctrl+P). 
2. In the print option, choose Microsoft Print to PDF as the Printer.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Select the number of pages you need in the first document.
4. Repeat the process for remaining section.

 

Merging the pdf files: For merging the pdf files you can use the merge files options in Adobe Acrobat Reader, but remember this requires a premium license of tool. What I recommend is a utility named PDF Merger and Splitter. 

1. Go to Microsoft store
2. Search for PDF Merger and Splitter
   
   
   
   
   
3. Launch the application once its installed on your system
4. Click on Merge PDF
5. Drag drop pdf files you need to merge, arrange them in order
6. Finally click the merge pdf button in right bottom area of application.

Protected PDF Files, How to unprotect password protected pdf files.

Its that time of the year when you have to file your taxes. Most of the tax saving instruments/proofs in form of pdf unfortunately are password protected.


                                       


While there are ways of removing the passwords by uploading them to random sites, those can not be recommended without hesitation, specially since all these documents do contain private financial information.

You still do need to upload the unprotected documents to your organization portal to claim all tax benefits, so is there a simpler way out ?

Yes there is, just follow below easy steps.


1. Upload to Google Drive
2. Open the document, enter your password when prompted for.
3. Once document is open, click on print option.
4. From the print tab, either choose a local print software like Cutepdf or directly save the pdf to you local disk.