Where Does PDF Arranger Store Settings?
PDF Arranger keeps a small config file in ~/.config/pdfarranger, with edited PDFs saved wherever you choose.
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PDF Arranger stores preferences in a config file under .config/pdfarranger in your home directory. Window size, zoom, and recent files live there. Documents themselves save only through explicit export to paths you pick.
The app never autosaves edits into place. Closing without exporting discards the arrangement. Copy the config file to migrate preferences, and keep source PDFs untouched until exports verify.
Where PDF Arranger stores this, by platform
~/.config/pdfarranger/config.ini
Preferences and recent files in INI form. Edited documents export to chosen paths only. Delete with the app closed to reset defaults.
Frequently asked questions
Does PDF Arranger modify my originals?
No. It edits in memory and writes only on export to a path you choose. Originals stay byte identical. Verify exports before replacing sources.
How do I reset PDF Arranger?
Delete the config file with the app closed. Recent files and view settings return to defaults. No documents are affected.
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