--- title: Install pdftool on Ubuntu using the Snap Store | Snapcraft description: Get the latest version of pdftool for on Ubuntu - pdftool, a program allowing to manipulate pdf files (use from the terminal) url: https://snapcraft.io/install/pdftool/ubuntu --- [Canonical Snapcraft](https://snapcraft.io/) # Install pdftool on **Ubuntu** # pdftool [ILM (baldeuniversel)](https://snapcraft.io/publisher/baldeuniversel "View all snaps from ILM (baldeuniversel)") * [ILM (baldeuniversel)](https://snapcraft.io/publisher/baldeuniversel "View all snaps from ILM (baldeuniversel)") * [Utilities](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=utilities) [Install](https://snapcraft.io/install/pdftool/ubuntu#install) #### pdftool, a program allowing to manipulate pdf files (use from the terminal) # **pdftool** documentation --- ## **codename : maimouna** --- ## **Overview** **pdftool** (version 1.0.2) is a versatile Linux command-line utility designed to manipulate PDF files. With **pdftool**, you can perform a wide range of actions such as *compressing*, *rotating*, *numbering*, *concatenating*, *extracting*, *including*, *excluding*, *encrypting*, *decrypting*, *bursting*, *stamping*, *getting info* ... on PDF files. --- ## **Requirements** ### **Supported Actions** The following actions are supported by **pdftool**: * `--extract` * `--number` * `--concat` * `--compress` * `--rotate` * `--include` * `--exclude` * `--stamp` * `--burst` * `--encrypt` * `--decrypt` * `--info` * `--doc` * `--help` * `--version` ### **Supported Options** These are the options that can be used with the actions: * `--input` or `-i` * `--from` or `-f` * `--to` or `-t` * `--source` or `-s` * `--destination` or `-d` * `--after-page` or `-a` * `--level` or `-l` * `--cardinal` or `-c` * `--scope` or `-s` * `--output` or `-o` **Note:** When executing an action, at least one option must be provided (except for `--help`, `--doc`, and `--version`). #### **Example Usage** `pdftool --extract --input --from 1 --to 2 --output ` --- ## **Usage Synopsis** `pdftool [action] || [action] [option] [argument(s)] [option] [argument(s)]` --- ## **Options and Examples** ### **--extract** Extract pages from a PDF file. `pdftool --extract --input --from 1 --to 2 --output ` ### **--number** Add page numbers to a PDF. `pdftool --number --input --output ` ### **--concat** Concatenate multiple PDF files. `pdftool --concat --input --output ` ### **--compress** Compress a PDF file. `pdftool --compress --input --level 4 --output ` ### **--rotate** Rotate pages in a PDF file. `pdftool --rotate --input --cardinal east --output ` ### **--include** Include a PDF file into another. `pdftool --include --source --destination --after-page 2 --output ` ### **--exclude** Exclude specific pages from a PDF. `pdftool --exclude --input --from 3 --to 5 --output ` ### **--stamp** Stamp a PDF with a specific scope. `pdftool --stamp --input --scope confidential --output ` ### **--burst** Burst a PDF file into individual pages. `pdftool --burst --input --output ` ### **--encrypt** Encrypt a PDF file. `pdftool --encrypt --input --output ` ### **--decrypt** Decrypt a PDF file. `pdftool --decrypt --input --output ` ### **--info** Get some info about an input PDF file. `pdftool --info --input ` ### **--doc** View the documentation. `pdftool --doc` ### **--help** Get help on using **pdftool**. `pdftool --help` ### **--version** Check the current version of **pdftool**. `pdftool --version` --- ## **Execution Assurance** To ensure successful execution, the command must follow the specified preconditions. Each action must be accompanied by the appropriate options and arguments in the correct sequence, as outlined above. --- ## **Notes** **pdftool** depends on several external programs. These dependencies are included in the global package of **pdftool**. Once an action like `--encrypt` is called, the order of subsequent options is flexible. --- ## **Authors and Contributors** **Author:** Baldé Amadou ([baldeuniversel@protonmail.com](mailto:baldeuniversel@protonmail.com)) **Contributor:** Diallo Ismaila ([diallois@protonmail.com](mailto:diallois@protonmail.com)) --- This documentation aims to provide comprehensive guidance on using **pdftool** effectively. For any request, write to me via this email address : ([baldeuniversel@protonmail.com](mailto:baldeuniversel@protonmail.com)) The github link of the program : () ### Package name * pdftool --- ### License * GPL-2.0-or-later --- ### Last updated * 10 September 2024 - latest/stable This snap hasn't been updated in a while. It might be unmaintained and have stability or security issues. --- ### Websites * [github.com/baldeuniversel](https://github.com/baldeuniversel "https://github.com/baldeuniversel") --- ### Contact * [baldeuniversel@protonmail.com](mailto:baldeuniversel@protonmail.com "mailto:baldeuniversel@protonmail.com") --- ### Source code * [github.com/baldeuniversel/linux/tree/pdf-tool](https://github.com/baldeuniversel/linux/tree/pdf-tool "https://github.com/baldeuniversel/linux/tree/pdf-tool") --- ### Report a bug * [github.com/baldeuniversel/linux/issues](https://github.com/baldeuniversel/linux/issues "https://github.com/baldeuniversel/linux/issues") --- ##### Report a Snap Store violation * [Report this Snap](https://snapcraft.io/install/pdftool/ubuntu#report-snap-modal) --- ## Enable snaps on Ubuntu and install pdftool Snaps are applications packaged with all their dependencies to run on all popular Linux distributions from a single build. They update automatically and roll back gracefully. Snaps are discoverable and installable from the [Snap Store](https://snapcraft.io/store), an app store with an audience of millions. ### Enable snapd If you’re running [Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)](https://www.ubuntu.com/) or later, including [Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver)](https://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/features) and [Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa)](https://wiki.ubuntu.com/FocalFossa/ReleaseNotes), you don’t need to do anything. Snap is already installed and ready to go. For versions of Ubuntu between [14.04 LTS (Trusty Tahr)](https://wiki.ubuntu.com/TrustyTahr/ReleaseNotes) and [15.10 (Wily Werewolf)](https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WilyWerewolf/ReleaseNotes), as well as Ubuntu flavours that don’t include *snap* by default, *snap* can be installed from the Ubuntu Software Centre by searching for *snapd*. Alternatively, snapd can be installed from the command line: ``` sudo apt update sudo apt install snapd ``` Either log out and back in again, or restart your system, to ensure snap’s paths are updated correctly. ### Install pdftool To install pdftool, simply use the following command: ``` sudo snap install pdftool ``` ### Other popular snaps… [See more...](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=featured) [See more in Featured](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=featured) ### More things to do… #### [Get the snap store](https://snapcraft.io/snap-store) Browse and find snaps from the convenience of your desktop using the snap store snap. #### [Learn more about snaps](https://snapcraft.io/docs) Interested to find out more about snaps? Want to publish your own application? Visit [snapcraft.io](https://snapcraft.io/) now. [Back to top](https://snapcraft.io/install/pdftool/ubuntu) © 2026 Canonical Ltd. Ubuntu and Canonical are registered trademarks of Canonical Ltd. 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