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Rearrange PDF pages

Drag and drop a PDF to reorder or rearrange the pages.

Rearrange PDF pages

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How to rearrange and organise PDF pages online

Follow these easy steps to rearrange and organise PDF pages for a well-structured document:

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  1. Click on the "Select a file" button shown above, or drag and drop a PDF into the drop zone.
  2. Choose the PDF document you want to rearrange or reorganise from your folders.
  3. Acrobat will upload the file, and then sign in to proceed.
  4. Select the page thumbnail you want to move to another location in the PDF file.
  5. Drag and drop pages into your desired order.
  6. Once done, click "Save". You can now download the file or get a link to share it with others.

Try our online PDF reorder and organiser tool for free

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Rearrange and organise your PDF pages easily

With Adobe Acrobat online services, it’s easy to rearrange and organise pages in a PDF file. Upload a PDF file and sign in to move, sort, or reorganise pages as needed.

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Process up to 500 pages at once

You can rearrange pages in a PDF with a maximum of 500 pages and a file size of less than 100 MB. Try the Acrobat Compress PDF tool to reduce a file's size.

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Keep your document formatting intact

Maintaining document formatting while editing, modifying, or converting PDFs is essential. The Acrobat PDF organiser ensures that your pages move to a new location in your PDF without altering the content.

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Easily add, delete or rotate PDF files

With an Adobe free account, you can add pages in PDF, delete or even rotate PDF pages to portrait or landscape mode. Acrobat’s PDF organiser offers all necessary tools in one place, making page management effortless.

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Reuse PDF content to speed up tasks

You can rework an existing PDF to meet new project needs. Increase your efficiency by using Acrobat to reorder content, add comments to a PDF and share your file for review.

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Trusted Adobe Acrobat PDF tools

Adobe invented the PDF file format and its several features. Use Acrobat online tools to manage, rearrange, and organise PDF pages from any web browser.

Common use cases for rearranging PDF pages

When should you rearrange PDF pages?

  • Merging reports and proposals: Combine multiple documents and reorder pages to create a cohesive file.
  • Reordering legal documents: Ensure the correct sequence of legal or contractual documents.
  • Restructuring course materials: Organise learning materials for better comprehension and smoother flow.
  • Streamlining presentation decks: Arrange slides or presentation files in the desired sequence before sharing.

Tips to optimise PDF page order for better readability

  • Group-related content: Place similar or related sections together for better organisation.
  • Prioritise key information: Position critical pages or sections at the beginning for immediate impact.
  • Avoid duplicate pages: Ensure pages aren’t repeated to maintain document clarity.
  • Check page orientation: Rotate pages to ensure consistent orientation for seamless viewing.

Questions about rearranging and organising PDF pages? We've got answers.

How do I rearrange PDF pages on my phone?
To reorder PDF pages on your phone or tablet, follow the steps mentioned above using your preferred browser. Alternatively, you can take up a free trial of Adobe Acrobat Pro and edit, compress, or convert PDFs on the go.
Can I move and reorder multiple pages at a time?
Yes. The Acrobat online tool makes PDF reordering and rearranging simple. You can move single pages or multiple PDF pages at the same time. Simply drag and drop pages to your preferred order to streamline the process.
How can I present PDF content in a specific order?

Our Acrobat PDF solution makes it quick and easy to organise PDF pages in whatever page order you want. Set up your desired order by highlighting a page thumbnail. Then, drag and drop the page into your new desired location. You can also rotate pages to portrait or landscape mode. If you need to delete a page, select it and click the dustbin icon in the toolbar.

For more advanced features, try Adobe Acrobat Pro free for seven days on Windows or Mac OS. The Acrobat Pro trial provides seamless access to PDF editor tools, allowing you to:

  • Edit PDF text and images.
  • Annotate files and add comments.
  • Recognise text with OCR functionality.
  • Insert blank pages and extract pages.
  • Add page numbers and bookmarks.
  • Merge, split, compress, and convert PDFs.
  • Sign PDFs and more.
Are there any limits to how many PDF pages I can rearrange online?
With Adobe Acrobat online services, you can rearrange a PDF file that contains a maximum of 1,500 pages. When adding files to a PDF, each inserted file is limited to up to 500 pages. Also, the file size must be below 100MB. However, if you wish to rearrange a larger file, you can use the Adobe Acrobat PDF compressor tool to reduce the size and then edit the file.
Does rearranging PDF pages affect the document's quality or formatting?
No, rearranging and organising PDF pages online does not affect the document's quality or formatting. The pages are simply moved to different locations within your PDF, maintaining their original quality and layout.
Is it possible to combine multiple PDFs and rearrange the pages?
Yes, with Adobe Acrobat online tools, you can combine multiple PDF files into one document and then rearrange the pages as needed. Simply use the Merge PDF tool to combine the files and proceed to organise the pages by dragging and dropping them into the desired order. For more advanced options, try Adobe Acrobat Pro to merge, split, and reorder PDF pages seamlessly.
Can I delete or rotate pages while rearranging a PDF?
Yes, with Adobe Acrobat’s online PDF organiser, you can delete unwanted pages or rotate pages to portrait or landscape mode while rearranging your PDF. Simply select the page thumbnail you want to modify, then choose the delete or rotate option from the toolbar before saving your file.
Can I rearrange PDF pages without an internet connection?
No, Adobe Acrobat’s online PDF page organiser requires an active internet connection to rearrange and organise pages. However, you can rearrange PDF pages offline using Adobe Acrobat Pro. The desktop version allows you to reorder pages, edit content, and make other modifications without an internet connection.

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