Resizing PDF pages: Three easy ways

Need to change the PDF page size? Maybe it's because your page size is different from the paper size used by the printer, or you just want to improve the layout and readability of your document. For whatever reason, we will show you several easy ways to resize PDF pages.

Adjust PDF size with one click

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How to resize large PDF pages to smaller sizes?

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Now, let's take a look at the best way to change the size of a PDF page.

Resize PDF pages online

Although this method is very popular among users, we do not recommend it. In fact, online tools for adjusting PDF page sizes are usually fast and free, but there are enough drawbacks: from quality degradation and formatting confusion to the inability to set custom output file parameters. Finally, who likes to upload personal information to the Internet? The Internet will remember everything, so this poses a certain risk to our privacy.

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The best options for changing PDF page size

When we use PDF, we usually use Nitro PDF Pro. This app is great if you need to convert, edit, merge, compress, sign PDF, etc. Overall, Nitro can help you make truly professional PDFs easily. So why not try it?

Here is how to resize a document page using Nitro PDF Pro:

1. Open your file in Nitro PDF Pro.
2. Select File > Print.

3. Under Paper Size, select a new option.
4. In the lower right corner of the Print dialog box, select PDF > Save as PDF.

The original document will retain its original page size, while the newly saved file will have the page size you selected in the Print dialog box. Isn't it very simple?

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Change PDF page size using Adobe Acrobat

Although Adobe Acrobat is one of the most popular ways to change the size of PDF pages on your Mac, it is also the most expensive option on our list. It works for most PDF-related tasks, but be prepared to master its advanced professional setup and pay for an expensive subscription.

Now let's move on to how to change the PDF page size using "Use Printing Tools" with the help of Adobe Acrobat. Please follow the instructions below:

1. Install and open Adobe Acrobat.
2. Click "Open File" to import the required PDF file.
3. Next, in the left panel, select Use Printing Tools.

4. Then select Preflight. You will see a dialog box where you need to select Print Presets, Colors, and Transparency > Show All > Select Single Repair (Wrench Mark). Select a list named Pages and continue with the Scaling Page to a specified size item.

5. Click the "Edit" button and go to the next window.

6. The last step: Set the short and long edge parameters, and then click the "OK" button to confirm. Then you just need to save the final file.

As you can see, Adobe Acrobat is a complex, versatile tool that provides users with a wide range of choices. However, if you only need to change the size of your PDF file, Adobe is not the best choice.

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• PDF files cannot be edited in Mac preview
• Rearrange PDF pages
• Bookmark to PDF
• Edit, sign, and edit documents with Nitro PDF

Resize PDF pages using built-in preview app

You may be familiar with preview, which is a built-in macOS application that acts as the default viewer for images and PDF files on your Mac.

Here is how to change the size of a PDF page using preview:

1. Right-click the file and select Open with > Preview.

2. Next, go to the File menu and select Print.

3. In the new window, you can change the page size by selecting page orientation, scale, page size, etc.

How to Change PDF Page Size: Final Thoughts

Changing PDF page size can be a convenient and practical solution for documents that are too big or too small to meet your specific needs. If you want to modify the PDF size, please use the method we show you. These methods include built-in preview, rather expensive Adobe Acrobat, and the all-around tool Nitro PDF Pro. The last one is our favorite because it works for a variety of PDF-related tasks. Best of all, it works on Setapp, a platform with over 240 useful Mac, iPhone, iPad and web applications that can do almost anything. Test dozens of incredible apps right away with Setapp’s free 7-day trial.

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