Create a desktop application to merge PDF files with Python | Full Tutorial

[@daves4026]

brilliant, I created a similar tool with VBA through Excel (it wrote out the python script into the folder dynamically then it was run front vba), but this is the right way as I'm only just starting my python journey and have not used any front end GUI development other than Excel screens. You've earned my subscription. Keep it up and thank you

[@jiejenn]

Thanks!

[@bokkenknuser]

Wow this is way over my experience, but it looks good :) It is nice to be able to have a PDF merger that you know is safe :)

[@jiejenn]

Just keep practicing and it will make sense at one point.

[@_avvii]

Thank you for the tutorial! How can i create the same application for Mac? What code changes do we need to make to create this application for Mac

[@KhalilYasser]

Amazing. Very advanced for me but I liked it.

[@javiersarro7263]

Thank you Jie for sharing your valuable knowledge. Does this code work with files stored in Google Drive as well?

[@jiejenn]

Unfortunately the app only works on local files.

[@PremNathWeb]

This is amazing. Respect to you for teaching it. One question: how do I locate the exe file for using the app. Currently i am running it through IDE, and unable to locate the exe file of the app. Need help.

[@jiejenn]

You have to convert your script to an exe file. I use pyinstaller.

[@GopinathN-i7k]

Hi can we use this for excel consolidation?

[@dabody123456]

i'st kindly to shearthe work with us . thnx a lot

[@tekindogan9164]

Hi there, could u make a backup desktop application with Tkinter or QT Designer? For backup our python desktop apps.👍

[@jiejenn]

Hi Tekin, can you be more specific. Usually a brief description of a workflow would help clarify things.

[@stefadamovic]

how would we add sort files by name, this is great app and could use it everyday if could somehow add sort thanks for tutorial

[@jiejenn]

I am actually putting together a follow up video soon to add a few functions, and sorting is one of them.

[@celebrityvideos4778]

please when i completed this application i can't open it as .exe how can i change it to exe please and keep going it was useful

[@1221crazyace]

Why did you pick PyQt5 over Tkinter etc? Are there objective advantages for desktop applications or is it preferable because you are familiar? I'm not second guessing you just asking.

[@jiejenn]

Tkinter is aimed more toward beginners since some of the functions are limited and interface support is lacking. PyQt on the other hand, is designed more toward building commerical applications, thus, steeper learning curve when building PyQt applications. I prefer desktop application development over web application due to fewer moving objects involved, and it can work offline. Versus web applications, easier to distribute, but doesn't work when offline.

[@1221crazyace]

@@jiejenn thanks for explanation. I'll try to stick with PyQt5 then since if I can survive the learning curve frustration, I'll get nicer results. Also, this video was a decent Saturday afternoon in lockdown winter, thanks.

[@negeri_sipil]

Hi Jie, currently pyinstaller detected as virus. Is there a better way to compile Python to exe?

[@jiejenn]

What I do is temporarily disable antivirus software. I run into the same issue pretty frequently.

[@borubaybatr7850]

Hello, İ have a question how people create pdf merger like the web ones. They have drag options and other things. Can it be done with python?

[@jiejenn]

Sure. Essentially you are just building the same application in a different platform.

[@hannesbadenhorst8637]

Hi there I get this error when executing Attribute Qt::AA_EnableHighDpiScaling must be set before QCoreApplication is created.

[@hannesbadenhorst8637]

Hi I figured it out. Changed the .png icon to .ico, that fixed it Thx buddy

[@reivsnx6342]

Let's say, a person wants to use this set of code, but needs some starting pointers on what to change if they wish to make it from just PDF into many other file choices.

[@jiejenn]

Learn Python and PyQt framework.