How to Create a Blank PDF on Computer or Mobile

Learn from our step-wise guide to create a blank PDF on your own, or download blank PDF right away!

Create a Blank PDF Online for Free

PDFgear’s free online fillable PDF maker allows you to create blank PDFs online for free.

With 2 simple clicks, you can download a sleek blank PDF file.

Step 1. Go to PDFgear online fillable PDF maker, click Start with a blank PDF.

Step 2. Click the top-right download button to download the blank PDF, it’s simple as that!

Create a Blank PDF in Microsoft Word

With the export to PDF feature in Word, you can easily create blank PDFs on your Windows or Mac computer, as long as it has Microsoft Word installed (and activated).

Step 1. Open Microsoft Word and click Blank document.

Step 2. Click File in the top-left corner > Save As > This PC. In the Save As window, choose the save as type as PDF and click save.

Create a Blank PDF on iPhone & Android Phones

PDFgear mobile app allows you to create blank PDFs on iPhone and Android phones. On iOS, you can also create with customizable paper styles.

PDFgear is free to use, now get it from Apple App Store or Google Play.

Step 1. Open PDFgear app on your mobile phone.

Step 2. Tap the plus icon + in the lower right corner > Select “Create empty PDF.”

Step 3. Choose the paper style as you prefer in the new window.

When the blank document is generated, tap the Edit button and opt for the functions to write on, insert text or images, add links, add comments, make fillable forms in this PDF, and more.

Create a Blank PDF with Adobe Acrobat Pro

Adobe Acrobat Pro is the premier version of Adobe’s PDF editing software. This versatile PDF editor covers almost every demanding task from PDF-to-Word conversion to digitally signing on a PDF.

Provides multiple types of PDF creation options, Acrobat Pro allows you to generate a PDF from a scanner or clipboard.

It’s compatible with most popular PC like Windows and Mac. Here’s how to start with a plain PDF in Acrobat Pro:

Step 1. Launch Adobe Acrobat Pro on your device.

Step 2. Go to “Tools” and choose “Create PDF” > Click “Open.”

Step 3. In the PDF creation window, choose “Blank PDF” > “Create.”

Step 4. When getting into the blank PDF, use the editing tools above to design and add elements to this document.

While Acrobat Pro is reliable and professional, its hefty price and sizable installation may be unaffordable for most users, especially mobile users.

That’s why we recommend PDFgear. It’s highly cost-effective and performs exceptionally well for everyday PDF tasks.

How to Create a Blank PDF Online with Google Docs

If you prefer no installation, an online PDF maker is just what you need. Google Docs, more than just a text processor, can easily create a PDF.

This web-based app is accessible on any device and operating system while keeping your privacy secure.

Here’s a detailed guide to making an empty PDF Online:

Step 1. Log in to Google Docs on any browser and get into a blank document.

Step 2. Navigate File > Download > PDF Document (.pdf)

Step 3. Rename the PDF document and save the PDF.

Other Useful Ways

🪟 Windows (using Microsoft Print to PDF)

You can use Notepad or any text editor:

1. Open Notepad.

2. Leave the content blank (or type a single space if needed).

3. Go to File > Print...

4. Choose “Microsoft Print to PDF” as the printer.

5. Click Print and save the file.

This creates a blank (or nearly blank) PDF.

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🍎 macOS (using Print dialog)

1. Open TextEdit or any app that supports printing.

2. Leave the content empty.

3. Press Cmd + P to print.

4. In the bottom-left of the print dialog, click PDF > Save as PDF.

5. Save it with your desired filename.

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🐧 Linux (using LibreOffice or Print to File)

1. Open Gedit or LibreOffice Writer.

2. Leave the document blank.

3. Press Ctrl + P to print.

4. Select Print to File and choose PDF as the output format.

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