How to move Pages in PDF via Cloud Python SDK
To move Pages in PDF, we’ll use Aspose.PDF Cloud Python SDK. This Cloud SDK assists Python programmers in developing cloud-based PDF creator, annotator, editor, and converter apps using Python programming language via Aspose.PDF REST API. Simply create an account at Aspose for Cloud and get your application information. Once you have the App SID & key, you are ready to give the Aspose.PDF Cloud Python SDK. If the python package is hosted on Github, you can install directly from Github:
Installation from Github
pip install git+https://github.com/aspose-pdf-cloud/aspose-pdf-cloud-python.git
Package Manager Console Command
pip install asposepdfcloud
Steps to move Pages in PDF via Python SDK
Aspose.PDF Cloud developers can easily load & move pages in PDF in just a few lines of code.
- Install Python SDK
- Upload a PDF document to the Aspose Cloud server
- Download the processed PDF document from the Aspose Cloud server
- Moves a page to a new location in the PDF document
Move Pages in PDF using Python
import shutil
import json
import logging
from pathlib import Path
from asposepdfcloud import ApiClient, PdfApi, AsposeResponse
# Configure logging
logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, format="%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s")
class Config:
"""Configuration parameters."""
CREDENTIALS_FILE = Path(r"C:\\Projects\\ASPOSE\\Pdf.Cloud\\Credentials\\credentials.json")
LOCAL_FOLDER = Path(r"C:\Samples")
PDF_DOCUMENT_NAME = "sample.pdf"
LOCAL_RESULT_DOCUMENT_NAME = "output_sample.pdf"
PAGE_NUMBER = 2
class PdfPages:
""" Class for managing PDF pages using Aspose PDF Cloud API. """
def __init__(self, credentials_file: Path = Config.CREDENTIALS_FILE):
self.pdf_api = None
self._init_api(credentials_file)
def _init_api(self, credentials_file: Path):
""" Initialize the API client. """
try:
with credentials_file.open("r", encoding="utf-8") as file:
credentials = json.load(file)
api_key, app_id = credentials.get("key"), credentials.get("id")
if not api_key or not app_id:
raise ValueError("init_api(): Error: Missing API keys in the credentials file.")
self.pdf_api = PdfApi(ApiClient(api_key, app_id))
except (FileNotFoundError, json.JSONDecodeError, ValueError) as e:
logging.error(f"init_api(): Failed to load credentials: {e}")
def upload_document(self):
""" Upload a PDF document to the Aspose Cloud server. """
if self.pdf_api:
file_path = Config.LOCAL_FOLDER / Config.PDF_DOCUMENT_NAME
try:
self.pdf_api.upload_file(Config.PDF_DOCUMENT_NAME, str(file_path))
logging.info(f"upload_document(): File {Config.PDF_DOCUMENT_NAME} uploaded successfully.")
except Exception as e:
logging.error(f"upload_document(): Failed to upload file: {e}")
def download_result(self):
""" Download the processed PDF document from the Aspose Cloud server. """
if self.pdf_api:
try:
temp_file = self.pdf_api.download_file(Config.PDF_DOCUMENT_NAME)
local_path = Config.LOCAL_FOLDER / Config.LOCAL_RESULT_DOCUMENT_NAME
shutil.move(temp_file, str(local_path))
logging.info(f"download_result(): File successfully downloaded: {local_path}")
except Exception as e:
logging.error(f"download_result(): Failed to download file: {e}")
def move_page(self):
""" Moves a page to a new location in the PDF document. """
if self.pdf_api:
response: AsposeResponse = self.pdf_api.post_move_page(Config.PDF_DOCUMENT_NAME, Config.PAGE_NUMBER, Config.PAGE_NUMBER + 1)
if response.code == 200:
logging.info(f"Page #{Config.PAGE_NUMBER} has been moved to position #{Config.PAGE_NUMBER + 1}.")
else:
logging.error("Failed to move a new page.")
if __name__ == "__main__":
pdf_pages = PdfPages()
pdf_pages.upload_document()
pdf_pages.move_page()
pdf_pages.download_result()
Work with Pages in PDF
Replacing pages within a PDF document is a common task for developers and professionals who need to maintain accurate and up-to-date content. This process ensures that documents reflect the latest information without the need to recreate the entire file. Mistakes in a document, such as typographical errors, outdated information, or formatting issues, necessitate page replacements. Instead of recreating the entire PDF, replacing specific pages allows for efficient corrections. This approach is particularly useful when only a few pages contain errors, saving time and resources. For instance, if a page contains incorrect data or outdated graphics, replacing that page ensures the document remains accurate and professional. Move the Pages in PDF documents with Aspose.PDF Cloud Python SDK.
With our Python library you can:
- Combine PDF documents.
- Split PDF Files.
- Convert PDF to other formats, and vice versa.
- Manipulate Annotations.
- Work with Images in PDF, etc.
- You can try out our free App to test the functionality online.