How to Separate the Front and Back of an ID Card in a PDF
Question details
The user wants to know how to scan, separate, or arrange the front and back sides of an identification card into separate PDF pages or individual PDF files.
- Product
- PDF Editor
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Organizing scanned identification documents where the front and back of the ID card need to be split into separate files or formatted as distinct pages.
- Observed behavior
- The user needs a method to isolate the two sides of an ID card, either during the scanning process or by extracting pages from an existing combined PDF document.
Before proceeding, determine whether you need the front and back of your ID card saved as two entirely separate PDF files or simply as two distinct pages within the same PDF document.
Extract Pages from an Existing PDF Document
Use PDF page extraction tools to save the front and back pages of an already scanned ID card as two distinct PDF files.
If you have already scanned both sides of your ID card into a single PDF document, the easiest way to separate them is by extracting the pages into individual files.
Launch your PDF editor and open the document containing the scanned ID card.
Navigate to the 'Organize Pages' or 'Page' tab in your software's top toolbar.
Select the 'Extract' tool. Choose the page displaying the front of the ID card and opt to extract it as a separate file. Repeat this process for the page displaying the back of the ID card.
Save the newly created PDF files to your desired folder, naming them appropriately (e.g., 'ID_Front' and 'ID_Back').
Scan Sides Individually and Combine
Scan each side of the ID card individually to create separate files, and optionally combine them into a multi-page PDF.
Separate ID Card Pages Easily with WPS Office
WPS Office provides a comprehensive suite of PDF tools that allow you to quickly extract, split, or combine scanned ID cards into perfect, professionally formatted PDF documents.
- 1. Open Your Document: Launch WPS Office and click on 'PDF Edit' to open the PDF file containing your ID card.
- 2. Navigate to the Page Tab: Click on the 'Page' tab located in the top menu ribbon to access page management tools.
- 3. Extract the ID Pages: Click the 'Extract Page' icon. Choose the specific pages for the front and back of the ID card, and select the option to extract them as separate files.
- 4. Save the Output: Confirm your selection and save the newly separated PDF files to your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put the front and back of an ID card on a single PDF page?
Yes. Instead of scanning them as separate pages, you can scan both sides as images, insert them into a blank Word document side-by-side or one above the other, and then export that document as a PDF.
How do I crop a PDF to only show the ID card and remove white space?
Open your PDF editor, navigate to the Edit or Page menu, and select the 'Crop' tool. Draw a box tightly around your scanned ID card and apply the crop to eliminate excess white background.
Why is my scanned ID card blurry when saved as a PDF?
Blurry scans are usually caused by low resolution settings during the scanning process. To fix this, adjust your scanner settings to at least 300 DPI (Dots Per Inch) before scanning the ID card.
How do I merge separate ID card PDFs back together?
If you have two separate PDF files for the front and back, open your PDF software and select the 'Merge PDF' or 'Combine Files' tool. Add both files, arrange them in the desired order, and click Merge to create a single multi-page document.
