In the process of printing and binding PDF documents, we usually merge these PDF documents into separate PDF and then print on both sides, but we often encounter scenes with odd pages of PDF documents. Odd pages of PDF will lead to double-sided printing when the last page of the PDF file is left blank, document binding is not coherent, and waste of printing costs and other issues.
This article introduces five methods in detail, whether it is merging conference materials, academic papers, or double-sided printing enterprise reports and other documents, these five methods can ensure that the total number of PDF pages is converted to an even number.
Under what circumstances do I need to convert odd pages to even pages in a PDF document?
- When printing PDF documents on both sides, in order to ensure the correct page arrangement after printing and avoid confusion of content, we can change odd pages to even pages to adjust the order of page numbers.
- When making e-books or binding documents, odd-page PDF documents are inserted into blank pages and become even-numbered pages, which can keep the beginning of each chapter on the right and improve the user's reading experience and layout consistency.
- If the PDF document needs page alignment to adapt to specific format requirements, converting odd pages to even pages can facilitate typesetting specifications.
Preview of the effect of batch converting odd pages of PDF files to even pages
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method 1: Use HeSoft Doc Batch Tool Batch convert the total number of PDF pages to even numbers
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Advantages:
- support to add hundreds, thousands of PDF documents at the same time batch processing, no network speed requirements.
- The imported files are processed locally and do not involve the nature of uploading, thus protecting the privacy of users.
Disadvantages:
- only software can be installed to operate in the computer.
Operation steps:
1. Open 【 HeSoft Doc Batch Tool ], select [PDF Tool]-[PDF Odd Pages to Even Pages]].
2. Select a method from [Add File] or [Import File from Folder] to add PDF documents that need to adjust the total number of pages to an even number. You can also directly drag the files into the addition below. After confirming that there is no problem with the imported files, click Next. Then click Browse to select a good location to save the PDF file.
3. After the processing is completed, click the red path in the red box to directly open the folder to view PDF documents with successful conversion of even pages.
Method 2: Use Adobe Acrobat to open PDF documents and add blank pages
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advantages:
- PDF professional standard software, processing effect is more accurate.
- It is inconvenient to maintain the original document format, and supports custom location to insert blank pages.
Disadvantages:
- need to pay Adobe Acrobat version, cost-effective.
- Batch processing multiple PDF documents is troublesome.
Operation steps:
1. Open the PDF document with Adobe Acrobat DC and click Tools-Organize Pages.
2. Click Insert-Blank Page.
3. Select the insertion position at the end of the document, or insert it at any position according to requirements.
Method 3: Use Smallpdf to convert the total number of pages of PDF documents to even numbers online
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advantages:
- no need to install any software, only need a better network environment scene.
- Simple and convenient operation, support cross-platform use.
Disadvantages:
- there is a size limit for processing files, and files that are too large cannot be added.
- Uploading a document risks revealing sensitive information.
Operation steps:
1. Access the Smallpdf, click Organize PDF, and then upload the odd-page PDF file that needs to be adjusted to even-page.
2. Then click Add blank page in Add to place the blank page at the end of the document.
3. Then download the processed PDF document.
Method 4: Use PDF24 tool to insert PDF blank page files online to make odd page PDF into even number
recommend index:★★☆ ☆ ☆
advantages:
- completely free to use, simple and easy to operate interface.
- Supports batch processing of multiple files.
Disadvantages:
- blank pages added may have watermarks.
- Premium features require a paid professional version.
Operation steps:
1. Open the webpage, enter the PDF24 tool, click Edit PDF, and then upload the odd-page PDF file that needs to be adjusted to even-numbered pages.
2. Click Page-Add a blank page, set the location and size of the addition, and then click Apply to save.
Method 5: Use Python automation script to convert the total number of pages in PDF documents to even pages
recommend index:★★☆ ☆ ☆
advantages:
- supports automatic processing of all PDF documents in the folder.
- You can control the size of blank pages and expand other PDF processing options.
Disadvantages:
- need to learn the cost and Python base environment.
- It is more difficult for users who are not familiar with programming to operate.
Operation steps:
install the PyPDF2 library:
pip install PyPDF2
2. Create the script adjust_pages.py and enter the code below.
