How to Crop a PDF on iPhone [Online and Offline Tools]

Cropping a PDF on an iPhone is often needed to remove unwanted content or adjust margins, yet the built-in markup feature lacks this function. Therefore, we’ll show you the handy online and offline methods to help crop your PDF pages effortlessly.

Batch Crop PDF Pages on iPhone Online with a Free Tool

PDFgear offers a dedicated PDF cropper without any app download or sign-up. It’s free to use and generates no watermarks.

Step 1. Go to PDFgear’s Online PDF Cropper.

Step 2. Tap “Select PDF File” and upload the file.

Step 3. Draw the crop area on the page.

Step 4. Apply the cropping area to current, multiple, or all pages.

Step 5. Tap “Apply and Download” > Tap “Download File” to save the new PDF.

🪄Tip: You can enhance operability by switching your phone’s orientation from portrait to landscape.

This online tool provides great flexibility for cropping selected pages without losing page resolution. Meanwhile, the uploaded file data is under protection and will be automatically deleted after you leave the website.

In addition to helping you quickly crop PDFs, PDFgear is a comprehensive toolkit that provides various page organization functions, allowing you to process PDF documents efficiently.

Crop a PDF on iPhone with Adobe Acrobat Reader

Adobe Acrobat Reader, a powerful offline solution for cropping PDFs on iPhone and iPad is now compatible with iOS 16 and later.

The smooth editing experience Acrobat Reader offers makes it an ideal cropper even for demanding users.

However, as a premium feature, the cropping option asks for a pricy subscription. If you’re already a subscriber to this “PDF streaming service” let’s get started:

Step 1. Tap “+” > Tap “Open File” > Select and add files to Acrobat Reader.

Step 2. Tap “More tools” in the toolbar > Choose “Crop pages.”

Step 3. Draw the crop area and apply it to all pages if needed.

Step 4. Tap “Done.”

FAQs

Can I Crop Multiple Pages in a PDF at Once on My iPhone?

Yes, with PDFgear you can crop multiple pages at once.

Open the PDF in PDFgear Online Cropper > Draw the crop area > Apply the crop area to all or certain pages > Download and save the PDF.

How do I remove margins from a PDF on my iPhone?

To remove margins from a PDF on your iPhone, open the PDF in PDFgear’s online PDF cropper through your browser. Draw the crop area, excluding unwanted page margins, and then download the cropped PDF with adjusted boundaries.

Does the Files app on iPhone support PDF cropping?

No, the iPhone’s Files app does not support PDF cropping. To cut a PDF on iPhone for free, you can use PDFgear’s online cropper: Upload and open a PDF > Draw the crop area > Apply the crop area to the pages you want > Save the changes.

Can I crop a PDF directly from an email attachment on my iPhone?

No, you can’t crop a PDF directly from an email attachment. You need to download the PDF from the email first and cut it with the professional PDFgear online cropper.

Can you edit a PDF from your phone?

Yes, you can edit a PDF from your phone using the built-in file editing features, such as iPhone’s Markup tool, or with a dedicated PDF editor like PDFgear for iOS and Android. Simply open the PDF, select the markup tools, and make the desired modifications.