split_pdf

Sample - Splitting PDF files using Java

The Java sample provided in this section uses the Muhimbi PDF Converter Services Online to split up a single PDF into multiple smaller ones.

Additional sample code to convert, merge, watermark, secure and OCR files can be found here.

Full details about the split_pdf method, fields and properties can be found in the Wiki.

Downloading the sample

Download the sample code using a method of your choice. Some examples are provided below.

• Git: Clone the entire repository to your system. You can find the examples under the clients/v1/java/samples folder.
  

  git clone https://github.com/Muhimbi/PDF-Converter-Services-Online

• SVN: A common trick to download only part of a Git repository is to use svn. Download only the Java client and sample code using the following command.
  

  svn export https://github.com/Muhimbi/PDF-Converter-Services-Online/trunk/clients/v1/java

• ZIP: Download a ZIP archive of the entire repository. Once downloaded, you can find the examples under the clients/v1/java/samples folder.

Use a valid (or trial) subscription

In order to successfully execute the sample code, make sure you have a valid subscription, either a full one or the 30 day trial.

❗ Each subscription comes with a unique api_key. Before executing the sample, please insert your key in the code. ❗

Building and running the sample

Make sure the prerequisites are in place. The sample code expects the client libraries to be present under ../../client/lib.

Scripts are provided to build and execute the sample code:

• Linux: build_and_run.sh
• Windows: build_and_run.bat

The system splits the input file and writes the generated files to disk.

If you have any questions or comments then please contact our friendly support desk.