The document describes how to use LaTeX to iteratively crop and split a PDF into halves by editing numbers in the code. It provides examples of splitting a PDF into two halves, cropping and splitting, and only cropping. The process involves specifying the PDF file, size and position of cutters, and whether to crop or double pages before previewing and saving the results. Minor changes to numbers in the LaTeX template code provided can crop and split a PDF with each compilation.

1. How to crop & split a PDF
(in LATEX, without using it)
Nicola Rainiero • rainnic.altervista.org • rainnic@altervista.org

2. A BRIEF INTRODUCTION

3. I show you how it is simple and powerful the use of LATEX to split and crop
iteratively a PDF in half, just editing a few lines of code, basically modifying
only some numbers. You can use my LATEX template in Overleaf or in your
editor.
Here is the link: bit.ly/1F6r5H4

4. Online with Overleaf: remember that I post a read-only view template. If you
want to edit it, you have to paste its content in a new project and register in
Overleaf (the only way that allows you to upload PDF files).
Here is my sign up link: www.overleaf.com/signup?ref=03181694e0d0

5. In your local editor: Copy and paste its content in your LATEX editor. I suggest
you one with an integrated viewer and live update.
Which one? Check the Comparison of TeX editors page on Wikipedia:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison of TeX editors

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How does it work?
It is simple, you have only
to edit the area on the left,
changing opportunely some
numbers.
In the next sections, I will
show you how, with the help
of handy examples.

7. LET’S START!

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CLICK HERE

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PDF FILENAME
CORRECT THE SIZE
FIX THE NUMBER OF PAGES

11. If your input is correct, you will see in the preview: your PDF and a virtual
blue rectangle that cover the first half.

12. EXAMPLE 1:
SPLIT IT IN TWO HALF

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FIRST STEP, check in the output the result CROP FALSE
DOUBLE TRUE

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SECOND STEP, scroll in the preview the result and save it in a new PDF

15. EXAMPLE 2:
CROP AND SPLIT IT

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FIRST STEP, check in the output the result CROP TRUE
DOUBLE TRUE

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FIRST STEP, check in the output the result
size of the cutter
280
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280
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FIRST STEP, check in the output the result
distance of the two cutters
from the bottom left of the page
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FIRST STEP, check in the output the result
distance of the two cutters
from the bottom left of the page
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SECOND STEP, scroll in the preview the result and save it in a new PDF

21. EXAMPLE 3:
ONLY CROP IT

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FIRST STEP, check in the output the result CROP TRUE
DOUBLE FALSE

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FIRST STEP, check in the output the result
size of the cutter
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FIRST STEP, check in the output the result
distance of the first cutter
from the bottom left of the page y
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FIRST STEP, check in the output the result
distance of the first cutter
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SECOND STEP, scroll in the preview the result and save it in a new PDF

27. THANK YOU

28. SOURCES
bit.ly/1bc7KsA
rainnic.altervista.org/tag/latex
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