Introduction:
Sometimes we need to add pages to a PDF file. Maybe you want to add blank pages for more content, or maybe you want to insert pages from another PDF document. In any case, a PDF tool is needed. What if you don't want to use Adobe Acrobat? Don’t worry. Let me show you how to add pages to a PDF without Acrobat.

Can You Add Pages to A PDF without Acrobat?

Although Adobe Acrobat is the authority in the field of PDF editing, its expensive price and complex interface let many people shy away. So, can you add pages to a PDF without Acrobat? Fortunately, the answer is YES!

Adobe Acrobat is not the only tool that can help you edit PDF. There are many economical and easy-to-use PDF tools on the market for you to choose from. In addition, you can use a web-based PDF editing tool to save you the trouble of downloading software. Without much ado, just keep reading to see how to add pages to a PDF without Acrobat.

How to Add Pages to A PDF without Acrobat but via SwifDoo PDF

If you are using a Windows computer, then SwifDoo PDF can be a good choice. It is one comprehensive PDF editor that provides almost all the conveniences involved in PDF processing. You can take advantage of its Insert and Merge function to add pages to a PDF.

✅ You can add blank pages anywhere in the document.

✅ You can also add pages from another PDF. It allows you to add the whole document or specific pages.

SwifDoo PDF has a user-friendly interface. Anyone can get started quickly. Just click the download button to get the tool and follow the steps below to add pages to PDF without Acrobat.

1. Run SwifDoo PDF > Click Open to open your PDF file.

2. Click Page from the menu bar > Click Inset > Choose Blank Page or From File based on your needs.

3. On the pop-up window, choose where to insert the page.

  • You can specify to insert pages before or after any page.
  • When you choose to insert pages from another PDF, you can select the page range.

4. Confirm your choice and click OK.

When you want to merge multiple PDFs into one, you can select Merge > click Add Files to add all the PDF files > set page range > click Start to make it.

As you can see, pages can be added to a PDF with just a few clicks. All thanks to SwifDoo's smooth workflow. If you also want to know how to delete unwanted pages without Acrobat, you can check this guide to get the details:

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How to Add Pages to A PDF without Acrobat but via Preview

On a Mac computer, there is no need to download any program. You can use the built-in app called Preview to help you add pages to PDF. This tool allows you to view PDF files as well as do some simple editing. Read on to see how to add pages to a PDF without Acrobat on Mac.

1. Go to the PDF file and open it with Preview.

2. The new page will be inserted after the current page. Therefore, please choose a page that you want to appear before the new page.

3. Click Edit from the menu bar > Choose Insert.

4. Select Page from File... or Blank Page to add pages.

How to Add Pages to A PDF without Acrobat but via Online Tool

If you only occasionally need to work with PDF files, then you may choose to use a web-based PDF editing tool. There is no need to install any tools, when you want to edit a PDF, you just need to open your browser and go to the relevant website.

Here let me take iLovePDF as an example to show you how to add pages to a PDF without Acrobat. Smallpdf, PDFfiller, and PDFgear are also good choices.

1. Open your browser and go to https://www.ilovepdf.com/organize-pdf.

2. Click Select PDF file to upload the file.

3. Now you can add blank pages or pages from another file.

  • To add black pages, click Add a blank page button between two pages.
  • To add pages from another PDF, click the Plus icon > choose the file > delete the unwanted pages.

4. When it’s OK, click Organize and then choose Download file to save the PDF you just created.

Final Words

That’s all about how to add pages to a PDF without Acrobat. Online tools are a good option for people who want to add pages quickly, but they are not recommended for files that contain sensitive information. After all, the Internet is always full of risks. If you want to get the job done quickly and safely, then a desktop program like SwifDoo PDF will be a better choice.

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  • Add blank pages or pages from another PDF anywhere
  • Merge, split, or extract PDF pages to create the one you need
  • Convert PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, image, CAD, HTML, etc.
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