#!/usr/bin/env python3 """ PDF to Images Converter for Presentations Converts presentation PDFs to images for visual inspection and review. Supports multiple output formats and resolutions. """ import sys import os import argparse import subprocess from pathlib import Path from typing import Optional, List # Try to import pdf2image try: from pdf2image import convert_from_path HAS_PDF2IMAGE = True except ImportError: HAS_PDF2IMAGE = False class PDFToImagesConverter: """Converts PDF presentations to images.""" def __init__( self, pdf_path: str, output_prefix: str, dpi: int = 150, format: str = 'jpg', first_page: Optional[int] = None, last_page: Optional[int] = None ): self.pdf_path = Path(pdf_path) self.output_prefix = output_prefix self.dpi = dpi self.format = format.lower() self.first_page = first_page self.last_page = last_page # Validate format if self.format not in ['jpg', 'jpeg', 'png']: raise ValueError(f"Unsupported format: {format}. Use jpg or png.") def convert(self) -> List[Path]: """Convert PDF to images using available method.""" if not self.pdf_path.exists(): raise FileNotFoundError(f"PDF not found: {self.pdf_path}") print(f"Converting: {self.pdf_path.name}") print(f"Output prefix: {self.output_prefix}") print(f"DPI: {self.dpi}") print(f"Format: {self.format}") # Try methods in order of preference if HAS_PDF2IMAGE: return self._convert_with_pdf2image() elif self._has_pdftoppm(): return self._convert_with_pdftoppm() elif self._has_imagemagick(): return self._convert_with_imagemagick() else: raise RuntimeError( "No conversion tool found. Install one of:\n" " - pdf2image: pip install pdf2image\n" " - poppler-utils (pdftoppm): apt/brew install poppler-utils\n" " - ImageMagick: apt/brew install imagemagick" ) def _convert_with_pdf2image(self) -> List[Path]: """Convert using pdf2image library.""" print("Using pdf2image library...") images = convert_from_path( self.pdf_path, dpi=self.dpi, fmt=self.format, first_page=self.first_page, last_page=self.last_page ) output_files = [] output_dir = Path(self.output_prefix).parent output_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True) for i, image in enumerate(images, start=1): output_path = Path(f"{self.output_prefix}-{i:03d}.{self.format}") image.save(output_path, self.format.upper()) output_files.append(output_path) print(f" Created: {output_path.name}") return output_files def _convert_with_pdftoppm(self) -> List[Path]: """Convert using pdftoppm command-line tool.""" print("Using pdftoppm...") # Build command cmd = [ 'pdftoppm', '-r', str(self.dpi) ] # Add format flag if self.format in ['jpg', 'jpeg']: cmd.append('-jpeg') else: cmd.append('-png') # Add page range if specified if self.first_page: cmd.extend(['-f', str(self.first_page)]) if self.last_page: cmd.extend(['-l', str(self.last_page)]) # Add input and output cmd.extend([str(self.pdf_path), self.output_prefix]) # Run command try: result = subprocess.run( cmd, capture_output=True, text=True, check=True ) # Find generated files output_dir = Path(self.output_prefix).parent pattern = f"{Path(self.output_prefix).name}-*.{self.format}" output_files = sorted(output_dir.glob(pattern)) for f in output_files: print(f" Created: {f.name}") return output_files except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e: raise RuntimeError(f"pdftoppm failed: {e.stderr}") def _convert_with_imagemagick(self) -> List[Path]: """Convert using ImageMagick convert command.""" print("Using ImageMagick...") # Build command cmd = [ 'convert', '-density', str(self.dpi) ] # Add page range if specified if self.first_page and self.last_page: page_range = f"[{self.first_page-1}-{self.last_page-1}]" cmd.append(str(self.pdf_path) + page_range) elif self.first_page: cmd.append(str(self.pdf_path) + f"[{self.first_page-1}-]") elif self.last_page: cmd.append(str(self.pdf_path) + f"[0-{self.last_page-1}]") else: cmd.append(str(self.pdf_path)) # Output path output_path = f"{self.output_prefix}-%03d.{self.format}" cmd.append(output_path) # Run command try: result = subprocess.run( cmd, capture_output=True, text=True, check=True ) # Find generated files output_dir = Path(self.output_prefix).parent pattern = f"{Path(self.output_prefix).name}-*.{self.format}" output_files = sorted(output_dir.glob(pattern)) for f in output_files: print(f" Created: {f.name}") return output_files except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e: raise RuntimeError(f"ImageMagick failed: {e.stderr}") def _has_pdftoppm(self) -> bool: """Check if pdftoppm is available.""" try: subprocess.run( ['pdftoppm', '-v'], capture_output=True, check=True ) return True except (subprocess.CalledProcessError, FileNotFoundError): return False def _has_imagemagick(self) -> bool: """Check if ImageMagick is available.""" try: subprocess.run( ['convert', '-version'], capture_output=True, check=True ) return True except (subprocess.CalledProcessError, FileNotFoundError): return False def main(): parser = argparse.ArgumentParser( description='Convert presentation PDFs to images', formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter, epilog=""" Examples: %(prog)s presentation.pdf slides → Creates slides-001.jpg, slides-002.jpg, ... %(prog)s presentation.pdf output/slide --dpi 300 --format png → Creates output/slide-001.png, slide-002.png, ... at high resolution %(prog)s presentation.pdf review/s --first 5 --last 10 → Converts only slides 5-10 Output: Images are named: PREFIX-001.FORMAT, PREFIX-002.FORMAT, etc. Resolution: - 150 DPI: Good for screen review (default) - 200 DPI: Higher quality for detailed inspection - 300 DPI: Print quality (larger files) Requirements: Install one of these tools: - pdf2image: pip install pdf2image (recommended) - poppler-utils: apt/brew install poppler-utils - ImageMagick: apt/brew install imagemagick """ ) parser.add_argument( 'pdf_path', help='Path to PDF presentation' ) parser.add_argument( 'output_prefix', help='Output filename prefix (e.g., "slides" or "output/slide")' ) parser.add_argument( '--dpi', '-r', type=int, default=150, help='Resolution in DPI (default: 150)' ) parser.add_argument( '--format', '-f', choices=['jpg', 'jpeg', 'png'], default='jpg', help='Output format (default: jpg)' ) parser.add_argument( '--first', type=int, help='First page to convert (1-indexed)' ) parser.add_argument( '--last', type=int, help='Last page to convert (1-indexed)' ) args = parser.parse_args() # Create output directory if needed output_dir = Path(args.output_prefix).parent if output_dir != Path('.'): output_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True) # Convert try: converter = PDFToImagesConverter( pdf_path=args.pdf_path, output_prefix=args.output_prefix, dpi=args.dpi, format=args.format, first_page=args.first, last_page=args.last ) output_files = converter.convert() print() print("=" * 60) print(f"✅ Success! Created {len(output_files)} image(s)") print("=" * 60) if output_files: print(f"\nFirst image: {output_files[0]}") print(f"Last image: {output_files[-1]}") # Calculate total size total_size = sum(f.stat().st_size for f in output_files) size_mb = total_size / (1024 * 1024) print(f"Total size: {size_mb:.2f} MB") print("\nNext steps:") print(" 1. Review images for layout issues") print(" 2. Check for text overflow or element overlap") print(" 3. Verify readability from distance") print(" 4. Document issues with slide numbers") sys.exit(0) except Exception as e: print(f"\n❌ Error: {str(e)}", file=sys.stderr) sys.exit(1) if __name__ == '__main__': main()