Reorder PDF Pages
Reorder PDF Pages does not rearrange all pages automatically: it creates a new document from exactly the valid unique page numbers entered. Any omitted page is omitted from the output, and duplicates collapse. Use a complete permutation such as 3,1,2 when every source page must remain.
Runs locally — files stay on your deviceWhat happens if a 10-page PDF is given 3,1,2?
The output has only three pages in that order; pages 4–10 are omitted.
The entered sequence is both selection and order
A true full reorder requires every intended page index once. This implementation does not automatically append unlisted pages.
How it works
The parser expands ranges and preserves first-seen unique indices. copyPages adds only those pages to the new document.
Key concepts
Completeness is user responsibility
The tool does not warn that pages were omitted.
Deduplication prevents repeated output
Each valid page appears at most once.
When to use it
- Create an explicit custom-order subset.
- Rearrange a short document with a complete list.
- Move a cover or appendix by enumerating all pages.
When not to use it
- Do not omit pages accidentally.
- Do not expect repeated indices to duplicate content.
- Do not expect drag-and-drop preview.
Worked examples
Three-page reorder
- Input
3,1,2- Expected output
3,1,2
Every source page is listed.
Subset
- Input
5,2- Expected output
Two-page PDF
All other pages disappear.
Repeated
- Input
1,1,2- Expected output
1,2
The Set removes duplication.
Common mistakes
Listing only moved pages
Unlisted pages are not appended. Correction: Enter the complete desired order.
Using duplicates
They collapse. Correction: Use Duplicate PDF Pages.
Ignoring custom labels
Input is physical position. Correction: Map labels to page indices first.
Best practices
- Write a complete permutation.
- Count output pages.
- Visually verify first, last, and moved pages.
Related operations and differences
Crop PDF Pages
Choose Crop PDF Pages when you need to set a custom crop box on every PDF page.; use Reorder PDF Pages specifically for reorder pages.
Delete PDF Pages
Choose Delete PDF Pages when you need to remove selected pages from a PDF.; use Reorder PDF Pages specifically for reorder pages.
Duplicate PDF Pages
Choose Duplicate PDF Pages when you need to insert a copy after every selected page.; use Reorder PDF Pages specifically for reorder pages.
Extract PDF Pages
Choose Extract PDF Pages when you need to create a new PDF from selected pages.; use Reorder PDF Pages specifically for reorder pages.
PDF Page Counter
Choose PDF Page Counter when you need to count the pages in a PDF instantly.; use Reorder PDF Pages specifically for reorder pages.
PDF Split
Choose PDF Split when you need to extract selected pages into a new PDF.; use Reorder PDF Pages specifically for reorder pages.
Limitations and privacy
- No preview, drag-and-drop, completeness warning, duplicate pages, page-label awareness, or bookmark repair.
- 80 MB safety limit.
- New PDF may alter signatures and document structure.
The PDF is read and processed locally in this browser.
Frequently asked questions
Are omitted pages appended?
No.
Can a page appear twice?
No.
Can ranges be used?
Yes, ascending ranges.
Is every page required?
Only if you want to retain every page.