PDF Multi-Column Layout (PDF多栏排版)
Create newspaper/magazine style documents with 2 or 3 columns
This tool creates professional multi-column PDF documents similar to newspapers and magazines:
**Content Features:**
- Headline with customizable size
- Optional subheadline or summary
- Author byline and publication date
- Multi-paragraph article content
**Column Layout:**
- 2 or 3 column layouts
- Adjustable gutter width (space between columns)
- Auto-balance or sequential fill options
- Configurable text alignment per column
**Typography Options:**
- Custom headline and body font sizes
- Adjustable line height for readability
- Justified text (recommended for columns)
- First line drop cap option
**Decoration Options:**
- Optional column separator lines
- Drop cap (首字下沉) with configurable lines
- Professional newspaper styling
**Output:**
- Print-ready PDF with embedded fonts
- A4 page size optimized for reading
- Professional publication quality
API Documentation
Request Endpoint
POST /en/api/tools/pdf-multi-column-layout
Request Parameters
| Parameter Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| content | textarea | Yes | - |
| headline | text | No | - |
| subheadline | text | No | - |
| author | text | No | - |
| date | text | No | - |
| columnCount | select | No | - |
| gutterWidth | number | No | Space between columns |
| columnBalance | select | No | - |
| textAlign | select | No | - |
| headlineFontSize | number | No | - |
| bodyFontSize | number | No | - |
| lineHeight | number | No | - |
| showSeparatorLines | checkbox | No | - |
| showDropCap | checkbox | No | - |
| dropCapLines | number | No | - |
| showHeader | checkbox | No | - |
| headerText | text | No | - |
| headerAlignment | select | No | - |
| showFooter | checkbox | No | - |
| footerText | text | No | - |
| footerAlignment | select | No | - |
| marginTop | number | No | - |
| marginBottom | number | No | - |
| marginLeft | number | No | - |
| marginRight | number | No | - |
Response Format
{
"filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
"fileName": "output.ext",
"contentType": "application/octet-stream",
"size": 1024,
"metadata": {
"key": "value"
},
"error": "Error message (optional)",
"message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File:
File
AI MCP Documentation
Add this tool to your MCP server configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"elysiatools-pdf-multi-column-layout": {
"name": "pdf-multi-column-layout",
"description": "Create newspaper/magazine style documents with 2 or 3 columns",
"baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=pdf-multi-column-layout",
"command": "",
"args": [],
"env": {},
"isActive": true,
"type": "sse"
}
}
}
You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.
If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]