What does Change PDF Page Size do?
Change PDF Page Size is a free online tool that can resize PDF pages to A4, Letter, or custom size. The PDF result from Change PDF Page Size is a separate copy to inspect before you use it elsewhere. One possible use is mixed-page reports normalized for printing.
Changing page size rewrites a PDF to a fixed media width and height, fitting the source onto that target. Width and height are expressed in points.
The defaults of 595 by 842 points near A4. This is useful when a printing or submission workflow expects a consistent sheet size.
Distinguish page size from cropping: fitting content to a new sheet can change its scale, while cropping mainly changes what part is displayed. A point is one seventy-second of an inch.
Width and height describe the new sheet, rather than a pixel image. The default pair is near A4 size.
Fitting can shrink content to make it fit. Check text at print size, especially when a large original becomes a smaller sheet.
Fit PDF pages to new dimensions online: steps
Before using Change PDF Page Size, decide what the new copy must contain and where it will be used. Choose the target width and height in points and consider how portrait and landscape source pages should fit. Review the upload area and all values required by the current Change PDF Page Size form.
Choose the source
Check that all table columns fit on the target paper. For Change PDF Page Size, choose one source from your device. Keep a source copy for another attempt.
Review the form values
Width (points, A4=595) controls a value used by Change PDF Page Size. The starting Width (points, A4=595) value is 595.
Height (points, A4=842) controls a value used by Change PDF Page Size. The starting Height (points, A4=842) value is 842.
Run the file task
Use Process Change PDF Page Size after checking the source and form values. Wait for the job to finish. An error means this attempt failed.
Save and check the output
Check scale, margins, line weights and the treatment of mixed-size pages in the rewritten file. Store the output on your device. Name this copy separately from the original.
Fit pages: uses for Change PDF Page Size
Change PDF Page Size can help with a4 reading copies made from another sheet size. It can also be used for files fitted to a known submission dimension. The PDF result from Change PDF Page Size must suit the intended reading or editing step, so keep the source until that check is complete.
- Mixed-page reports normalized for printing.
- A4 reading copies made from another sheet size.
- Files fitted to a known submission dimension.
- Oversized drafts reduced for a proof print.
Formats and limits for Change PDF Page Size
The Change PDF Page Size form accepts PDF sources. Each Change PDF Page Size upload can be up to 300 MB, which equals 300 MiB. The allowed suffixes on the Change PDF Page Size page do not prove that a source has valid content inside it.
| Accepted formats | Maximum file size | Output |
|---|---|---|
| 300 MB per file (300 MiB upload limit) |
Fitting pages can reduce small text or add blank space. It does not promise compliance with a portal's separate font, margin or archival requirements.
How this tool works
Change PDF Page Size uses Ghostscript to handle the source on the server. The Change PDF Page Size request uses your chosen input rather than any local editing project left on your device. Check the PDF contents produced by Change PDF Page Size before treating them as ready for another app or reader.
For Change PDF Page Size, your browser uploads the source to our file-processing server. This is a server task, not local editing.
Files are due for deletion within 1 hour. Cleanup runs during normal service operation. Keep a local download for future use.
Change PDF Page Size questions and answers
If Change PDF Page Size gives an unexpected result, start by checking the source type and the values used in the form. Check the PDF contents from Change PDF Page Size as well as the filename or displayed message. For another result type, compare Change PDF Page Size with the separate tools described in these answers.
What matters when using Change PDF Page Size?
Print one dense page before accepting the smaller sheet. View that area at its intended display size. Note any differences that affect your purpose.
Why try Crop PDF?
Crop PDF offers another task beside Change PDF Page Size: crop PDF page margins using Ghostscript. Crop PDF returns PDF. The stated PDF output from Change PDF Page Size matches a listed input type for Crop PDF.
Why try Pages Per Sheet?
Pages Per Sheet offers another task beside Change PDF Page Size: put multiple PDF pages on a single sheet (N-up layout). Pages Per Sheet returns PDF. The stated PDF output from Change PDF Page Size matches a listed input type for Pages Per Sheet.
Why try PDF to PNG?
PDF to PNG offers another task beside Change PDF Page Size: convert all PDF pages to PNG images (zipped). PDF to PNG returns ZIP. The stated PDF output from Change PDF Page Size matches a listed input type for PDF to PNG.
What if my PDF result does not open?
For a failed Change PDF Page Size result, first confirm that the download completed and that the viewer supports PDF. Try another local viewer for that format.
Record any error message for support. Keep private source material out of the report.
How do I report a problem with Change PDF Page Size?
Contact support with the Change PDF Page Size page name, source format and the error you saw. Mention any relevant form settings you chose. Do not send passwords or private attachments.