How to Change Page Size in PDF

Whether you want A4, Letter, or something custom, resizing pages makes sure everything looks clean and professional.

Learn some free and effective ways to change page size in PDF, or get started with PDFgear’s online tool right away!

Change Page Size in PDF Online for Free

PDFgear’s online PDF editor allows you to change page size of PDF online in a web browser. PDFgear’s free to use, and there’s no watermark.

It supports a vatiety of page sizes like A1, A2, A3, A4, legal, letter, tabloid, etc.

Step 1. Go to the PDFgear online PDF editor, click Select PDF File to open the PDF you need to resize.

Step 2. Click the Print file button in the top-right corner.

Step 3. In printer settings window, choose the Destination as Save as PDF, and click More Settings.

Step 5. Explore the various paper sizes available in PDFgear online, including A0 to A5 and legal, letter, and tabloid sizes.

Note that A3 and A4 are the most commonly used page sizes.

Step 6. Click Save and choose a folder on your device to get a PDF file with the new page size.

Change Page Size in PDF Offline for Free

If standard page sizes don’t meet your requirements, we recommend using PDFgear offline software. This software offers a wide range of customization options, allowing users to tailor page sizes to their specific needs.

Users can save these custom settings in PDFgear offline software for future use, providing a convenient solution for users with unique page size needs. Follow the tutorial to explore the details.

Step 1. Download PDFgear Offline Software.

Step 2. Click the Open File button and open your PDF file.

Step 3. Click the Print icon.

Step 4. Click on Page Attributes, then select Page Size to choose the desired page size. Options include A3, A4, A5, B5, Envelope sizes, US Legal, US Letter, Tabloid, and more. Please note that A3, A4, and US Letter sizes are commonly used.

Step 5. Scroll down and click Manage Custom Sizes to create a customized Page Size.

Step 6. Double-click Untitled to name this Page Size and you can customize Width, Height, and Margins on the right side, click the “+” icon to add more customized Page Size, and finally click OK to save it.

Step 7. Go back to Page Size Selection and you can use your customized Page Size.

Step 8. Click PDF then click Save as PDF to get the PDF file with new page size.

Change Page Size in PDF in Adobe Reader

Adobe Acrobat Reader is another option of offline software that users can use to change page size in PDF for free. Similarly, Adobe Acrobat Reader also allows users to customize Page Size and save for future use.

Compared to PDFgear, Adobe Acrobat Reader offers access to special page size options such as Poster, Multiple, and Booklet, catering to specific user needs like publication. Follow this tutorial to learn how to change page sizes using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Step 1. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader and Open your PDF files.

Step 2. Click the Printer icon on the right side.

Step 3. Select Page Sizing & Handling, for example, if you want to print a brochure, you can choose Booklet and click Print to get new PDF files with a changed page size.

Step 4. Click Page Setup to customize the PDF size.

Step 5. Click Paper Size to select the Page size you want. Options include A3-A5, B5, Envelop series, JIS B5 and so on. A3, A4, and US Letters are commonly used.

Step 6. Click Manage Custom Sizes.

Step 7. Double-click Untitled to name this Page Size and customize data on the right side. Add, delete, or duplicate a Page Size by clicking “+”, “-” and Gear icon respectively, and finally click OK to save it.

Step 8. Go back to the Page Size selections and choose the customized Page size.

Step 9. Click Print to get the PDF file with the new Page Size.

FAQs

Is it possible to change the page size without losing content/formatting?

Changing the page size of a PDF might cause content reflow or formatting changes, depending on the software or tool used. To minimize formatting issues, ensure that the tool you use offers options to maintain the aspect ratio, scale the content, or adjust the margins accordingly.

What are the standard page sizes available when resizing a PDF?

Common standard page sizes include A4 (8.27 x 11.69 inches), A3 (11.69 x 16.54 inches), Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), and Legal (8.5 x 14 inches). Most PDF editing tools offer these standard sizes as well as custom size options.

Will changing the page size of a PDF affect its file size?

Changing the page size of a PDF can affect the file size, but the impact will depend on the specific changes made and the content of the document. If you’re scaling down the page size and reducing the resolution of images, the file size may decrease. Conversely, increasing the page size or adding content can result in a larger file size.