Add PDF Margins

Add clean white margins for binding space and notes. Set margins in mm, preview the first page, then download — runs locally in your browser.

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Choose a PDF, drop it here, or paste Ctrl+V Up to 64 MB · vector-preserving · download when ready

Margins (mm)

Top Bottom Left Right

Mode

Extend page size (content not scaled) Keep page size (scale content to fit margins)

Preview (first page)

Preview updates when you load a file. The output PDF keeps vector quality.

Add Margins to PDF Pages

Add white margins around the content of your PDF pages. Useful for adding binding space before printing, providing room for handwritten notes, or meeting document submission requirements with specific margin sizes.

How it works

Upload your PDF.
Set top/bottom/left/right margins in mm and choose a mode.
Click Add margins and download the new PDF.

Tips for best results

For ring binding, add extra margin on the left (or right for right-to-left languages).
Standard academic submission margins are usually 25 mm (1 inch) on all sides.
Use Extend page size to keep content unscaled and add true white borders.

Frequently asked questions

Does adding margins scale the content?: You can choose: <strong>Extend page size</strong> (no scaling) or <strong>Keep page size</strong> (content scales to fit inside margins).
Will the output stay sharp?: Yes — margins are added at the PDF level (vector-preserving).