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Rearrange PDF Pages Online Free

Rearrange PDF pages by dragging them into order, then download the new file.

  • No upload
  • No watermark
  • No sign-up
  • Drag, tap or keyboard

Rearrange PDF pages online for free by dragging page thumbnails into the order you want. It works with a mouse, a keyboard or a touch screen, and your file is never uploaded. Download the reordered document when you are done.

4 simple steps

How to Rearrange PDF Pages in 4 Steps

Moving a page takes one drag, so you can rearrange PDF pages of a whole document in a minute.

  1. Open a file to rearrange PDF pages by choosing it or dropping it on the editor

    Open your PDF

    Click Choose PDF file or drag your document onto the editor above. The page sidebar opens with a picture of every page.

  2. Dragging a thumbnail to a new place to rearrange PDF pages

    Drag pages into place

    Drag a thumbnail up or down. A blue line shows where the page will land. Let go to drop it there.

  3. Before and after: sections put in order with the rearrange PDF pages tool

    Check the new order

    The page numbers update as you go, and the document in the editor follows the new order.

  4. Download the reordered file after you rearrange PDF pages

    Download your file

    Click Download and name your file. The pages are saved in the new order, with nothing else changed.

The basics

Three Ways to Rearrange PDF Pages

Pages end up in the wrong order all the time: a scanner feeds a stack in reverse, a chapter is added at the end instead of the middle, or two files are joined the wrong way round.

PDF Magic lets you rearrange PDF pages without re-scanning or re-exporting anything. The pages are moved, not redrawn, so text stays sharp and selectable and images keep their quality.

Pick whichever way of moving pages suits you. They all do the same thing.

  • Drag and drop

    Drag a page thumbnail to a new place with the mouse.

  • Keyboard

    Select a thumbnail and press Alt and the up or down arrow to move it one place.

  • Touch screen

    Tap the up and down buttons under a thumbnail on a phone or tablet.

Page tools

Everything You Can Do When You Rearrange PDF Pages

The sidebar you use to rearrange PDF pages also handles every other page job.

Move pages

Put every page in the right place.

  • Drag and drop

    Drag a thumbnail and watch the blue line to see where it will land.

  • Keyboard

    Use the up and down arrows to select a page, and Alt with an arrow to move it.

  • Touch buttons

    On phones and tablets, each thumbnail has move up and move down buttons.

Fix pages

Tidy up the rest of the document at the same time.

  • Rotate

    Turn sideways pages the right way up, 90° per click.

  • Duplicate

    Copy a page and drag the copy wherever you need it.

  • Insert a blank page

    Add an empty page after any page, for notes or a divider.

  • Delete

    Remove a page you do not need, with a check before it goes.

Undo

Try things freely.

  • Step back

    Press Ctrl+Z to undo a move, and Ctrl+Shift+Z to redo it.

  • Original stays safe

    Your original file is never changed.

Download

Save the new order.

  • Name your file

    Rename the download before you save it.

  • No watermark

    Pages look exactly like the originals, just in a new order.

More tools

Related Tools in the Same Editor

They open in the same editor, so your file never leaves your device.

Merge PDF

Combine several files, then fine-tune the page order here.

Rotate PDF

Turn sideways pages upright.

Delete PDF pages

Remove pages you do not need.

Add a blank page

Insert an empty page anywhere.

Duplicate PDF pages

Copy a page within the same file.

PDF Editor

Add text, sign and highlight.

Rearrange PDF pages online: a report in the right order in the PDF Magic editor
Private by design

Private by Design, With No Upload

When you rearrange PDF pages here, the document is opened and reordered inside your browser tab. It is never sent to our servers, and nothing is stored after you close the tab.

That makes it a safe choice for contracts, reports and scans with personal details.

  • 0files uploadedYour PDF stays on your device.
  • 0quality lostPages are moved, not redrawn.
  • 0accounts neededOpen the page and start.
Rearrange PDF pages on a phone with move up and move down buttons
Works everywhere

Works on iPhone, Android and Computer

  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Linux
  • Chromebook
  • iPhone
  • iPad
  • Android

It works in any modern browser, with nothing to install. On a phone or tablet, open the page list and tap the up and down buttons under each thumbnail to move pages.

Got a scan with the pages in reverse? Open it on your phone, rearrange PDF pages in a few taps and send it on.

Use cases

When People Use This Tool

People rearrange PDF pages because one page in the wrong place makes a whole document harder to read.

Scans in reverse

Stacks fed into a scanner back to front.

Merged files

Files combined in the wrong order.

Reports

A new section that belongs in the middle, not at the end.

Course packs

Readings and worksheets in lesson order.

Applications

Documents in the order a landlord or office asks for.

Presentations

Slides exported as a PDF that need a new order.

Pro tips

Pro Tips for Faster Results

  • Zoom out the page viewFewer, smaller pages on screen make the sidebar easier to follow.
  • Use the keyboard for long movesHold Alt and tap the arrow key to move a page several places.
  • Duplicate a dividerInsert one blank page, then copy it wherever you need a break.
  • Merge firstCombining files? Merge them, then fix the page order here.
  • Undo anythingCtrl+Z steps back through every move.
  • Keep the originalYour original is not changed, so keep it as a backup.
FAQ

Rearrange PDF Pages: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to what people ask most before they start.

How do I rearrange PDF pages?

Open your PDF. The sidebar shows every page. Drag the pages into the order you want, then click Download.

Can I rearrange PDF pages for free?

Yes. Reordering pages and downloading are free, with no account and no watermark.

Can I rearrange PDF pages online?

Yes. PDF Magic runs in your web browser, so you can rearrange PDF pages online on Windows, Mac, Linux or a Chromebook with nothing to install. Open your file in the tool at the top of this page to start.

How do I rearrange PDF pages on my phone?

Open this page in your phone's browser, tap Choose PDF file and pick your document. Use the up and down buttons under each page thumbnail. Then tap Download. There is no app to install.

Can I rearrange PDF pages without Adobe Acrobat?

Yes. You do not need Acrobat or any other software. PDF Magic works in your browser, and the file you download opens in Acrobat, Preview, Chrome and every other PDF reader.

Is it safe to rearrange PDF pages online?

Yes. PDF Magic does not upload your file. It is opened and changed inside your browser tab and never sent to our servers, so nobody else sees it. Close the tab and nothing is left behind.

How do I rearrange PDF pages without losing quality?

Pages are moved, not redrawn, so text stays sharp and pictures keep their quality.

What is the easiest way to rearrange PDF pages?

Open the file above and drag the thumbnails in the sidebar. Alt+Up and Alt+Down move a selected page too.

Ready to Rearrange PDF Pages?

No account, no upload and no watermark: open your document above and drag the pages into order.

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PDF Magic is the easy, private way to put a document in order. Open your file and rearrange PDF pages today.