Add a Page to a PDF (Insert, Append, Split)

Need to add a page to a PDF? This guide covers every method — insert a blank page, append pages from another file, and split a PDF — on Mac, Windows, iPhone, and free online tools. No Adobe subscription required.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add a page to a PDF for free?
Use iLovePDF's Organize PDF tool at ilovepdf.com — upload your file, click the "+" icon to insert a blank page at any position, then download. On Mac, open the PDF in Preview and choose Edit > Insert > Blank Page. Both methods are completely free and require no account.
Can I insert a page in the middle of a PDF?
Yes. Every major tool lets you specify the exact position. In iLovePDF's Organize PDF, hover between two page thumbnails and click the "+" icon. In Mac Preview, navigate to the page you want to insert after, then go to Edit > Insert. In Adobe Acrobat, use Organize Pages and right-click to choose insert position.
How do I add a scanned page to a PDF?
Scan the paper page with a mobile scanner app like Scanjet — it produces a clean, auto-cropped PDF in seconds. Then use a free merge tool such as Scanjet's [Merge PDF](https://scanjet.app/merge-pdf/) to combine the scanned page with your existing document at the correct position.
How do I split a PDF into separate pages?
On Mac, open the PDF in Preview, select one or more page thumbnails in the sidebar, and drag them to the Desktop — each creates an independent PDF file. Online, Adobe Acrobat's free Split PDF tool and iLovePDF both let you split into individual pages or custom ranges without an account.
Does adding pages increase file size?
Yes — each added page increases the file proportionally. After adding pages, you can reduce file size using Scanjet's free [Optimize PDF tool](https://scanjet.app/optimize-pdf/), which compresses PDFs by up to 90% while preserving the OCR text layer.