Pdf

This is your Swiss Army knife for PDF operations. It covers the essential Python libraries (pypdf, pdfplumber, reportlab) plus command-line tools like qpdf for merging, splitting, text extraction, and table parsing. The OCR integration with pytesseract handles scanned documents, and it includes form filling guidance. What I appreciate is the practical focus on real workflows rather than just API documentation. The quick reference table saves time when you need to pick the right tool for each task. It won't replace specialized PDF tools for complex layouts, but it handles 90% of typical automation needs.