PDF Processing

Preserve the original, choose tools from what is actually available, and verify both document structure and rendered appearance.

Inputs

Collect or state:

Source file(s), requested operation, destination, naming convention, and page order/ranges.
Whether layout fidelity, searchable text, file size, accessibility, archival quality, or print output is the priority.
OCR language, table/image requirements, form fields, annotations, bookmarks, links, and metadata expectations.
Passwords or signing credentials supplied through an approved secure channel; never request private keys in chat.
Whether content is confidential and whether local-only processing is required.

Clarify ambiguous page references: human page labels may differ from zero- or one-based physical page numbers.

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