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PDF Formatting & Layout Tools for Perfect Document Styling

Professional PDF formatting tools for page rotation, reordering, cropping, sizing, numbering, and cleanup. Perfect document layouts for print and digital.

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Updated December 2024

Perfect your PDF documents with professional formatting and layout tools designed for both print and digital distribution. Whether you're preparing documents for publication, fixing orientation issues, or cleaning up scanned files, these specialized tools give you precise control over every aspect of your PDF's appearance. From rotating and reordering pages to cropping margins and adding professional page numbers, you can transform messy or improperly formatted PDFs into polished, presentation-ready documents. Clean up scanned documents by removing artifacts, straightening pages, and enhancing text legibility. All tools work entirely in your browser with no file uploads, ensuring your sensitive documents remain private and secure.

How to Use These Tools

Step-by-step guidance and best practices for getting the most out of this collection

**Rotating Pages**: Use the PDF Rotator to correct orientation issues—rotate individual pages or entire documents by 90°, 180°, or 270° clockwise or counterclockwise. Perfect for fixing scanned documents that were fed sideways or mixed-orientation PDFs. Select specific pages to rotate or apply rotation to all pages at once.

**Reordering Pages**: The PDF Page Reorder tool lets you rearrange pages by dragging thumbnails into the desired sequence, or by specifying a custom page order (e.g., "1,3,2,4-10"). Essential for reorganizing documents, moving sections, or correcting page sequences after scanning.

**Cropping and Margins**: Remove unwanted whitespace, margins, headers, or footers using the PDF Cropper. Define crop areas visually or by precise measurements. Useful for removing scanner edges, trimming presentation slides, or standardizing page sizes across documents.

**Page Size Conversion**: Convert PDFs between standard sizes (A4, Letter, Legal, A3, A5) or set custom dimensions with the Page Size Changer. Choose how content is scaled—fit to page, fill page, or maintain original size. Critical for ensuring documents print correctly on different paper sizes.

**Adding Page Numbers**: Insert professional page numbers with customizable position (top/bottom, left/center/right), format (Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, alphabetic), starting number, and page ranges. Exclude title pages or specific sections as needed.

**Cleaning Scanned PDFs**: The Scan Cleaner removes noise, dust, and artifacts from scanned documents while enhancing text clarity and straightening skewed pages. Adjust threshold settings to balance between removing background noise and preserving faint text. The Border Remover specifically targets black edges and frames that scanners often add.

All tools process files locally in your browser using WebAssembly-based PDF libraries, ensuring your documents never leave your device. Preview changes before downloading, and save formatted PDFs ready for printing, sharing, or archiving.

Popular Workflows

Common ways professionals use these tools together

Prepare Scanned Document for Distribution

  1. 1

    Use PDF Scan Cleaner to remove noise and straighten pages

    PDF Scan Cleaner

  2. 2

    Apply PDF Border Remover to eliminate scanner edges

    PDF Border Remover

  3. 3

    Crop excess margins with PDF Cropper

    PDF Cropper

  4. 4

    Add professional page numbers for navigation

    Add Page Numbers to PDF

  5. 5

    Convert to standard A4 or Letter size if needed

    PDF Page Size Changer

Fix Mixed-Orientation PDF

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    Open PDF in PDF Rotator

    PDF Rotator

  2. 2

    Identify pages with incorrect orientation

    PDF Rotator

  3. 3

    Select and rotate individual pages as needed

    PDF Rotator

  4. 4

    Preview the corrected document

    PDF Rotator

  5. 5

    Download the properly oriented PDF

    PDF Rotator

Reorganize and Format Report

  1. 1

    Use PDF Page Reorder to arrange sections logically

    PDF Page Reorder

  2. 2

    Convert all pages to uniform size with Page Size Changer

    PDF Page Size Changer

  3. 3

    Crop any inconsistent margins

    PDF Cropper

  4. 4

    Add page numbers starting from the introduction

    Add Page Numbers to PDF

  5. 5

    Preview and download the formatted report

    PDF Page Reorder

Prepare Presentation Slides for Printing

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    Rotate landscape slides to portrait if needed

    PDF Rotator

  2. 2

    Convert to Letter or A4 size for printing

    PDF Page Size Changer

  3. 3

    Crop slide borders or excess whitespace

    PDF Cropper

  4. 4

    Add page numbers for handout navigation

    Add Page Numbers to PDF

  5. 5

    Download print-ready PDF

    PDF Page Size Changer

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I rotate only specific pages in a PDF?

In the PDF Rotator, you'll see thumbnails of all pages. Click to select individual pages you want to rotate, then choose the rotation angle (90°, 180°, or 270°). You can select multiple pages by holding Ctrl/Cmd while clicking, or use "Select All" and deselect pages you don't want rotated.

Can I reorder pages by specifying a custom sequence?

Yes, the PDF Page Reorder tool supports both drag-and-drop reordering and text-based sequences. Enter a sequence like "1,3,5,2,4,6-10" to specify the exact order. Use hyphens for ranges and commas to separate individual pages or ranges.

What's the difference between cropping and changing page size?

Cropping removes portions of the content itself (like trimming margins or unwanted areas), while changing page size adjusts the document dimensions and how content fits within those dimensions. Cropping is destructive (removes content), while page size conversion scales or repositions existing content.

How do I add page numbers starting from page 3?

In the Add Page Numbers tool, set the "Page Range" to start from page 3 (e.g., "3-end"), or set "Starting Number" to 1 but exclude pages 1-2 from numbering. You can also choose to start numbering at a specific number other than 1.

Will the Scan Cleaner remove text or important content?

The Scan Cleaner is designed to preserve text while removing background noise and artifacts. It uses threshold-based filtering to distinguish content from noise. Start with default settings and adjust the threshold if text appears too light or if too much background remains. Preview before downloading.

Can I undo changes after processing?

These tools don't modify your original file—they create a new processed PDF. Your original remains unchanged. If you're not satisfied with the result, adjust settings and process again. Always preview before downloading to ensure the result meets your needs.

Do rotated pages maintain their original quality?

Yes, rotation is a lossless operation that simply changes the page orientation metadata or transforms the content matrix. Text remains searchable, images maintain their resolution, and vector graphics stay sharp. No quality is lost in the rotation process.

Can I convert between A4 and Letter size without distortion?

A4 (210×297mm) and Letter (216×279mm) have different aspect ratios. The Page Size Changer offers options: "Fit" scales to fit entirely within the new size (may add borders), "Fill" scales to fill the new size (may crop slightly), or "Original" maintains size and centers content. Choose based on whether you prefer borders or cropping.

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