Removing Pages from Multiple PDFs

I have around 1500 PDF files that are vaious pages in length. I need need to know if there is a way to remove all pages from all the PDFs with the exception of Page 1 and keep the file the same file name. In the end I would have 1500 PDF files with only page 1 in them. Is there a way to do this?
Thanks,
-Mike

It may be possible without JavaScript. I would be sure to work on copies of the files. Use the batch process to open each file and then go down 1 page and delete all pages to the end. I am not sure if this can be automated with the batch process without JavaScript, but it may be worth a try.

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