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Insert Blank Pages Into a PDF — Free & Secure
Add a blank page to a PDF at the start, at the end, or right after any page — up to 100 at a time, in your own page size. Free, no sign-up, and nothing to install.
- 1 Upload
- 2 Insert
- 3 Download
Step 1 of 3: Upload your PDF
PDF Blank Page Inserter
Add empty pages anywhere in your document
Drop your PDF files here
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Your file is processed securely and is automatically removed after processing. Your original is never changed.
How it works:
- 1 Upload your PDF
- 2 Choose where the blank pages go
- 3 Download your new PDF
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Pick the spots for your blank pages, check the preview, then save.
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- 1 Upload
- 2 Insert
- 3 Download
Step 2 of 3: Add blank pages
Add blank pages in 3 easy steps
- 1Pick a pageClick a page below to select it. No page in mind? Use Start of Document or End of Document — they need no selection.
- 2Insert the blank pagePress Insert Before or Insert After. A dashed card shows exactly where the new page will go. Not right? Press Undo.
- 3Save your new PDFPress the green Insert Blank Pages & Download button. You get a new file — your original is never changed.
Nothing is saved until you press the green button. Watch the video guide
Changes: none yet
Your original files stay unchanged. Adding blank pages creates new files for you to download.
- Tip: select several pages and one press adds a blank page next to each of them.
- Tip: click a page to select it, Shift+click to select a range.
Adding your blank pages…
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What happens next?
Your blank pages were added where you asked and the new file is ready. Check it with Preview, rename it, then download it or send it to Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive. Your original PDF is never changed. The file is deleted automatically when the countdown ends, so save it before then.
Helpful tips
- The # column is the order the files come in; the blank pages inside each one are already in place.
- Use the eye icon to double-check a file before you download it.
- Rename a row to change the name your browser saves it under.
- Not right? Use Change settings and save again — your pages are still there.
- New to this? Watch the video guide.
All set!
Your file is ready. Click the green button above to download it.
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How to insert blank pages into a PDF
Add blank pages one at a time, in a block, or by pattern.
Getting started
- Upload your PDF, or drag it onto the box.
- Select a page, then press Insert Before or Insert After. A dashed card appears where the blank page will go.
- Save and download the document with its new pages.
Key concepts & modes
- Several at once
- Select a few pages and one press adds a blank page beside each of them.
- More than one blank
- Set How many to add a block of pages in a single press. Up to 100 at a time.
- Start or end
- Start of Document puts pages before page 1, End of Document after the last page. No selection needed.
- Type it instead
- Put the page numbers in the Insert after pages box, such as
2, 5, 7-9, and press Apply. Typeeveryfor a blank after every page, orevery 2(any number) for a blank after every second page, and so on. - Changed your mind?
- Select a dashed card and press Remove Blank, or use Undo. Reset takes you back to the original document.
- Double-sided printing
- Pad to Even adds one blank page at the end of any file with an odd page count.
- Marked blanks
- Turn on Mark blank pages in Output Options to print “This page intentionally left blank” on each new page.
- Page size
- New pages match the page next to them, or you can pick A4 or Letter in Output Options.
- Look closely
- Use the magnifier beside the page counter, or double-click a page, to see it large.
- Your original
- It is never changed. You always get a new file.
Keyboard shortcuts
- B insert before · A insert after the selected pages
- Delete remove the selected blank pages
- O back to the original document
- S select all · C clear selection
- ← → move between pages · Space select or deselect
- Shift + click select everything in between
- Ctrl/Cmd + Z undo
- Enter save and download · Esc close a dialog
Tips & tricks
- Type
everyorevery 2in Insert after pages for a repeating pattern instead of listing pages one by one. - Pad to Even automatically adds one blank page for clean double-sided printing.
- Turn on Mark blank pages in Output Options to print a notice on each new page.
Did you know? Switching to another tool in the sidebar carries your file over automatically — no need to re-upload.
Insert Blank Pages Into a PDF: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide — with a video walkthrough.
Still stuck? Read the questions below or contact support and we'll help.
Insert Blank Pages Into a PDF Online
Insert Blank Pages Into a PDF lets you add empty pages to a document you already have. Put them at the beginning, at the end, or right after any page in the middle. Open the file, place the pages, and download the result — there is nothing to install.
You see every page as a thumbnail first, so a new blank page shows up in the grid as a dashed card before you save anything. That makes it easy to add a blank page to a PDF exactly where you meant to, whether you are leaving room for notes, a signature or a cover sheet.
The tool is built for anyone who needs a quick fix without a full PDF editor, from a student with lecture slides to an office team preparing a contract. Your original file is never changed; you always get a new PDF back.
How to Insert Blank Pages Into a PDF
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Upload your PDF. Drag it onto the box or choose it from your device. Files can be up to 50 MB.
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Choose where the blank pages go. Use Start of Document, End of Document, or select a page and press Insert After.
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Set how many. Type a number from 1 to 100 in the How many box before you press the button.
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Pick the page size. Match the page next to it, A4, or Letter, in Output Options.
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Click Insert Blank Pages & Download. Check the summary in the bottom bar first if you like.
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Download the updated PDF. Preview it, rename it, or send it to a cloud drive.
Insert Position Options
Choose exactly where new pages appear. You can use one position or several in the same job.
Insert Blank Pages at the Start of a PDF
Start of Document places blank pages before the first page. It is the quickest way to add a blank page at the beginning of a PDF.
- Cover sheets that are printed or stamped separately
- Title pages and introductory pages added later
- A blank front page when filing or scanning a batch of documents
Insert Blank Pages at the End of a PDF
End of Document places blank pages after the last page, so the original content stays where it is.
- Extra room for notes or an appendix
- Additional forms to be filled in by hand
- A signature page at the back of an agreement
Insert Blank Pages After a Specific Page
Select a page and press Insert After to add blank pages immediately behind it. Select several pages and one press adds a blank page beside each of them. Insert Before works the same way in front of a page.
- Notes between sections of a report
- Forms slotted into the middle of a packet
- Signature pages after a specific clause or chapter
- Separators between chapters, and space for extra material
How Many Blank Pages Can You Add?
You can add one blank page or several. The How many box takes anything from 1 to 100, and that many pages are added every time you press an insert button.
Press more than once and you can build up different amounts in different places, for example two blanks at the start and five after page 10. The bottom bar keeps a running total so you always know how long the finished file will be.
Choose the Right PDF Page Size
New pages can copy the size of the pages around them, or use a standard paper size. You choose in Output Options.
| Option | Size | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Match Neighboring Page | Same as the page next to it | Most documents, especially ones with mixed page sizes. |
| A4 | 210 × 297 mm | Documents printed on A4 paper, common outside North America. |
| Letter | 8.5 × 11 in | Documents printed on US Letter paper. |
Match Neighboring Page
This is usually the best choice. A blank page that is the same size as the pages around it looks consistent on screen and prints without scaling surprises. A blank at the very start takes its size from the first real page.
A4
Choose A4 when the whole document is destined for A4 paper, or when the source pages are an unusual size and you want the new pages to be a standard sheet.
Letter
Choose Letter when you are preparing paperwork for US Letter printers, such as forms, contracts and handouts sent to North American offices.
More Ways to Add Blank Pages
Beyond the basic positions, these options save time on longer documents.
Specific pages
- Type a list such as
2, 5, 7-9in the Insert after pages box - Use
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Pad to Even
- Adds one blank at the end of files with an odd page count
- Handy before double-sided printing
Mark blank pages
- Optionally prints “This page intentionally left blank”
- Off by default, so pages stay empty
Batch, split and ZIP
- Open up to 20 PDFs at once
- Save one PDF per page, or a ZIP of everything
Undo and preview
- Undo, Reset, and Remove Blank while you work
- See the file plan before you download
Why Add Blank Pages to a PDF?
People add a blank page to a PDF for practical reasons more often than you might expect.
- Handwritten notes. Leave a page beside slides, lecture notes or a reading list.
- Signatures and stamps. Reserve a clean page for a signature, seal or approval stamp added later.
- Cover sheets. Add a front page for a title, a label or a routing slip.
- Section dividers. Separate chapters or parts so they are easy to find when printed.
- Printing and binding. Adjust page counts so double-sided or bound copies come out right.
- Document organization. Keep scanned packets in a predictable order.
- Manuscript formatting. Make chapters start on the right-hand page or fit a print-on-demand requirement.
- Forms and paperwork. Insert extra pages for attachments, exhibits or fill-in sheets.
Benefits of Our PDF Blank Page Inserter
- Free to use — no cost for adding pages.
- No registration — no account or email needed.
- Simple interface — click a page, press a button, see the result in the grid.
- Fast processing — most files are ready within moments.
- Mobile-friendly — use it in a phone or tablet browser.
- Works across devices — Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS.
- No software installation — everything runs in the browser tab you already have open.
- Multiple pages at once — up to 100 per press.
- Flexible page placement — start, end, or after any page.
- Flexible page sizes — match the neighbour, A4 or Letter.
Who Is This PDF Tool For?
- Students add blank pages beside slides and readings.
- Teachers add space for exercises, answers and student work.
- Businesses add signature and approval pages to contracts.
- Lawyers add exhibit separators and signature pages to filings.
- Authors adjust page counts and chapter starts for print.
- Editors leave room for markup and comments.
- Office workers add cover sheets to scanned packets.
- Researchers add space for annotations in papers and reports.
- Anyone working with PDFs who needs one extra page without installing anything.
Real-World Examples
- A student adds a blank page after every lecture slide, then prints the file to take handwritten notes beside each slide.
- A business adds a blank signature page at the end of a contract before sending it out for signing.
- An author adds blank pages so each chapter starts on a right-hand page in the printed book.
- An office worker adds a blank cover sheet at the start of a scanned document before filing it.
- A teacher adds blank pages after each worksheet page so students have space for their answers.
Tips for Inserting Blank Pages Into a PDF
- Use Match Neighboring Page when you want consistent dimensions throughout.
- Double-check the page number on the thumbnail before you insert after it.
- Insert several pages at once by raising the How many number, or select several pages and press once.
- Review the finished PDF in Preview before you share or print it.
- Choose A4 or Letter when preparing documents for standard paper.
- Keep a copy of the original file, just in case you want to start again.
Common Problems and Troubleshooting
My PDF is larger than the allowed file size
The limit is 50 MB per file. Try our Compress PDF tool first, or split the document with Split PDF and add blank pages to each part.
I selected the wrong page
Press Undo, or select the dashed blank card and press Remove Blank, then select the page you meant. Nothing is saved until you press the download button.
The blank pages appear in the wrong location
Check the thumbnail numbers: a blank inserted after page 4 sits between pages 4 and 5. If you typed page numbers instead, remember that every 2 means after each second page.
The page dimensions do not match
A4 and Letter use fixed sizes whatever the surrounding pages are. Switch back to Match Neighboring Page in Output Options and save again.
I need to download the output PDF again
Your download stays available for a short time on the results screen. Once the countdown ends the file is deleted, so repeat the job to get a new copy.
I should keep the original PDF as a backup
Yes. We never change the file you upload, but keeping your own copy means you can always begin again from the same starting point.
Insert Blank Pages Into a PDF on Mobile
The tool works in the browser on your phone or tablet, so there is no app to download and no desktop software to install.
- Android phones: open the page in Chrome or another browser, tap Choose PDF, and pick your file.
- iPhone and iPad: use Safari or another browser, then choose the PDF from Files or a cloud drive.
- Tablets: the larger screen shows more thumbnails at once, which makes choosing a page easier.
On a small screen, tap a page to select it, then tap Insert After. Download the finished PDF to your device when you are done.
Insert Blank Pages Into a PDF Without Adobe Acrobat
Desktop PDF editors, Adobe Acrobat among them, can insert pages on your computer. A browser-based tool covers the same simple job when you do not have one installed, are on a shared or work computer, or only need a quick edit.
Open the page, add your blank pages, and download the file. There is no licence to find and no setup to complete.
Insert Blank Pages Into a PDF for Printing
Blank pages often solve a printing problem rather than a content one.
- Double-sided printing: a blank page keeps the back of a sheet clear, or pads the file to an even number of pages. The Pad to Even button does the second job for you.
- Booklet preparation: booklets need a page count that fits the fold, and extra blanks help you reach it.
- Binding: spare blank pages at the start or end give a bound copy some breathing room.
- Handwritten notes: print the file and write on the empty pages.
- Section separation: a blank page between parts makes printed sections easy to find.
Check the finished file in Preview before you send it to a printer.
How Your File Is Handled
Page thumbnails are drawn on your own device so you can arrange the job. When you press the button, your PDF is uploaded over a secure connection and the new file is built on our servers. It is then made available for download and deleted automatically after a short period.
Read our full Privacy Policy or contact us if you have questions about how files are handled.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I insert a blank page into a PDF?
Upload your PDF, select the page you want to work next to, and press Insert Before or Insert After. Then click Insert Blank Pages & Download to get the updated file. The whole job usually takes under a minute.
Can I add a blank page to the beginning of a PDF?
Yes. Press Start of Document and a blank page is placed before the first page. Set the How many box first if you want more than one.
Can I add a blank page to the end of a PDF?
Yes. Press End of Document to add blank pages after the last page. Your existing pages stay exactly as they were.
Can I insert a blank page after a specific page?
Yes. Select that page in the grid and press Insert After, or type its number in the Insert after pages box and press Apply. The blank page is placed immediately behind it and the rest of the document shifts down.
Can I add multiple blank pages to a PDF?
Yes. Raise the How many number to add several at once, or select several pages and press Insert After to put a blank beside each. You can press again to add more in other places.
Can I insert 100 blank pages at once?
Yes. The How many box accepts up to 100 blank pages for each press. If you need more, press the button again or run the finished file through the tool once more.
Can I insert a blank A4 page into a PDF?
Yes. Choose A4 (210 × 297 mm) under Blank page size in Output Options. Every new page will use that size regardless of the pages around it.
Can I add a Letter-size blank page to a PDF?
Yes. Choose Letter (8.5 × 11 in) in Output Options. This suits documents that will be printed on US Letter paper.
Can I insert blank pages without Adobe Acrobat?
Yes. You can add blank pages online in your browser, with no desktop PDF editor installed. Upload the file, place the pages, and download the result.
Can I insert blank pages into a PDF on my phone?
Yes. The tool works in a mobile browser on Android phones, iPhones and tablets. Tap a page to select it, then tap Insert After.
Is the PDF blank page tool free?
Yes. It is free to use, with no watermark on the file you download. The only limit is the 50 MB file size.
Do I need to create an account?
No. There is no sign-up, no email address and no personal details required.
Is my uploaded PDF deleted after processing?
Yes. Files are uploaded over a secure connection, processed, made available for download, and deleted automatically after a short period. See the Privacy Policy for details.
What page size should I choose?
Match Neighboring Page is best for most documents. Pick A4 or Letter when the file is going to standard paper and you want the new pages to be that exact size.
Can I use the tool on mobile?
Yes. It runs in any modern browser on a phone or tablet, so there is nothing to install. A larger screen just makes it easier to see more pages at once.
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