How to add pages to a PDF

PDFs are everywhere, but they're not exactly known for being easy to edit. When you need to add a page, whether it's something you forgot, a file you want to merge, or a blank page for notes, it should be straightforward.

It is, once you know how.

In this guide we'll cover two methods: inserting pages from another PDF file and adding new blank pages. Let's get it done.

Add pages from another PDF

One of the most common reasons to edit a PDF is to combine two documents into one.Maybe you’ve scanned a few pages separately, saved a document in two parts, or need to add a receipt or form to an existing file. Whatever the case, adding pages from another PDF is an easy way to pull everything together into one neat, complete document.

Here we explain in a few simple steps how to combine pages from one PDF to another.

1. Open the Lumin Merge PDF tool and upload your first PDF.
2. In the ‘Merge documents’ panel on the right, click “Upload files” and select the PDF that contains the pages you want to add.
3. Choose whether to insert all pages from the second PDF or select specific pages.
4. Decide where in the original PDF the new pages should go, then click “Merge”.
5. Rearrange pages if needed by dragging and dropping them into the right order.
6. When you're ready, click the download icon in the right-hand menu to save your updated PDF.

Your new merged PDF will now be saved to your device.

Add a blank page to your PDF

Need to insert a blank page for spacing, notes, or a signature section? That’s even easier — here’s how:

1. Open the Lumin online PDF editor and upload your PDF.
2. In the left-hand menu, click “Page Tools”, then select “Insert blank page(s)” from the toolbar.
3. In the panel that appears, choose how many blank pages you want to insert and where they should be placed in the document.
4. Click “Insert” to add the pages.
5. Click the download icon in the right-hand menu to save your updated PDF.

Common questions about adding pages to a PDF

Can I add pages to a PDF without Adobe?

Yes, you don’t need Adobe Acrobat to add pages to a PDF. Free, online PDF editors like Lumin let you upload your PDF and either insert blank pages or add pages from another file.

These browser-based options work on most devices and often don’t require any installation. However, if you do edit PDFs on a regular basis, you might want to download the Lumin app for desktop or mobile.

Is it possible to insert a blank page in the middle of a document?

Yep, inserting a blank page anywhere within a PDF is straightforward with Lumin. You just choose the page position (before or after a selected page) and how many blank pages you want to add and the tool will do the rest.

This can be useful for formatting or adding space for notes, signatures, or future content.

Is it secure to edit PDFs online?

Yes. Lumin uses strong encryption to protect your files both during upload and while stored. Documents are hosted securely on the cloud and are encrypted using AES-256.

Lumin meets key security and privacy standards, including SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, CCPA, and PCI-DSS. The platform also supports Google SSO, role-based access controls, and regular security testing to keep your data safe. You can request to delete your data at any time.

Learn more about how Lumin protects your data.

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