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https://github.com/hitthecodelabs/pdfs_textreplacement

A Python utility for replacing specific text in a PDF file.
https://github.com/hitthecodelabs/pdfs_textreplacement

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A Python utility for replacing specific text in a PDF file.

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# PDF Text Replacement and Reflow Project

This repository contains the `replace_text_and_reflow` function, a Python utility for replacing specific text in a PDF file and adjusting the text flow accordingly.

## Description

The `replace_text_and_reflow` function utilizes the PyMuPDF library to manipulate PDF files. It searches for a specified tag in the PDF, replaces it with provided text, and reflows the text to fit into the original layout.

## Installation

Before using this script, ensure that you have PyMuPDF installed:

```bash
pip install pymupdf
```

## Usage

Here's how you can use the `replace_text_and_reflow` function in your Python script:

```python
# Import the function
from replace_text_reflow import replace_text_and_reflow

# Define your parameters
pdf_path = 'example.pdf'
output_path = 'updated_example.pdf'
tag = 'TAG_TO_REPLACE'
replacement_text = 'New Text'

# Call the function
replace_text_and_reflow(pdf_path, output_path, tag, replacement_text)
```

### Parameters:

- `pdf_path`: Path to the original PDF file.
- `output_path`: Path where the modified PDF will be saved.
- `tag`: The text within the original PDF to be replaced.
- `replacement_text`: The text that will replace the `tag` in the document.

## Contributing

Contributions to improve the script or extend its functionality are welcome. Please feel free to fork the repository and submit pull requests.

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.