How to Duplicate PDF Pages: Effortlessly Copy Any Page on Windows, Mac, Mobile, and Online

As odd as it may seem, sometimes we need to copy our work, whether to extract key information from our document or prepare personalized versions of our upcoming presentation.

"But wait a minute," we hear you say, "aren't PDFs non-editable?"?

You are absolutely right! While duplicating PDF pages can be a handy skill for professionals, students, and everyday users, it's not the easiest thing to do in practice.

Luckily, this guide contains all the best ways to copy one or multiple pages of a PDF on various platforms, all without having to rely on an expensive Adobe Acrobat license.

Why make multiple copies of a PDF page?

We already alluded to some of the use cases for when you would want to copy a page from your PDF file, but here are some of the most common reasons:

• Isolate important information: you may want to duplicate a particular receipt or legal clause that you can extract from the PDF as a separate file without amending the original page.

• Create multiple document versions: not all audiences are equal, and you may need to create several revised copies of your PDF contract or proposal to address different client needs.

• Reuse standardized templates: your business may have created certain productivity templates that you're expected to follow for the best customer engagement. By copying and slightly amending your template, you can reach out to multiple clients and effortlessly address their needs without wasting valuable time.

• Simplify collaboration: teams can quickly copy and send just the information they need to each other, speeding up collaboration and eliminating constant back-and-forth communication.

• Backup pages: making an exact copy of your document pages is the best way to protect your PDF in case something goes wrong, for instance, if your device malfunctions or someone accidentally erases parts of the content.

How to duplicate a page on Windows

One of the easiest ways to duplicate a page on the popular operating system is by inserting the file into Microsoft Word. This will turn your PDF into an editable document, allowing you to copy part of a PDF to the same PDF file or duplicate multiple pages.

Duplicate a page in Word – step-by-step instructions

1. Open Microsoft Word and go to File → Open.

2. Select your PDF file to convert it into a Word document.

3. Select the page in Microsoft Word you want to duplicate.

4. Highlight the page's content and press Ctrl+C.

5. Select a blank page and press Ctrl+V to place the copied content.

6. Go to File → Save As PDF to make your changes permanent.

Copy pages from PDF using a PDF editor

As simple as the Microsoft Word method may seem, it's not very convenient as you will have to constantly convert your document back and forth, all without a guarantee that you will keep your original formatting. A more hassle-free way of doing things is to use dedicated PDF software like MobiPDF.

With MobiPDF, you can easily organize PDF pages and duplicate them in a single click directly within the PDF, saving you hours spent on workarounds and resolving issues. Here is how to get your first PDF organized in seconds:

1. Download MobiPDF for Windows, if you haven't already.

2. From the home panel, click Organize Pages.

3. Click Browse and choose where your file is located.

4. From the Pages section, select the pages you want copied and click Duplicate.

5. You now have copies of your selected pages, which you can further rearrange, rotate, extract, split, and more.

How to convert a PDF into a DOCX

Still need to convert your PDF into a flawless Word document? MobiPDF has you covered here as well.

1. Click the adjacent Convert section within MobiPDF.

2. Click To Word from the available options.

3. Choose if you want OCR (optical character recognition) – great for scanned documents – and select which languages are present for the best conversion results.

4. You can now open your work natively in Microsoft's word processor with the original formatting intact.

How to duplicate a page on a Mac

If all you are looking for is to create a few PDF page copies on a Mac, the native Preview app will get the job done. While lacking advanced PDF editing capabilities like MobiPDF, Foxit PDF, and similar software, copying pages is child's play. Here is how it's done:

1. Open the PDF in Preview.

2. In the sidebar, select the page you want to duplicate.

3. Press Cmd+C to copy the page.

4. Place your mouse cursor on where you want to duplicate your page, then left-click and press Cmd+V to paste it.

How to duplicate a PDF page online

When it comes to duplicating pages from your browser, you have quite a few options, and all of them are free. Since reviewing all of them will likely take us a lifetime and we know you're busy, we've cherry-picked the most popular options so you can get started right away.

Using Google Docs

Google Docs is perhaps the most popular online word processor to date. Free and incredibly powerful for what it is, it offers both online and offline work modes and new features seem to present themselves almost every week.

When it comes to PDFs, however, Google Docs has one caveat similar to Microsoft Word – you will have to convert your file to an editable format first before making any changes. This means that you are not always guaranteed to maintain the same formatting if you decide to convert your work back to PDF.

In this case, instead of turning your PDF into Word, you will save it in Google's proprietary format. Here is how to duplicate a page in Google Docs:

1. Upload your PDF to Google Drive.

2. Right-click the file and choose Open with → Google Docs.

3. Copy and paste the desired page or content over to a blank page.

4. Once you are done with your changes, go to File → Download → PDF Document (.pdf).

Using MobiPDF Online

Using the free browser-based version of MobiPDF is as straightforward as working on a desktop. Here are the steps to duplicate multiple pages or a single page document in a few clicks.

Copying PDF pages

1. Visit the MobiPDF website.

2. Click MobiPDF → Organize to access the online PDF interface.

3. Drag and drop your document to upload it.

4. Select the pages you want to duplicate and click Duplicate Page.

5. Click Finish to prepare your document for download.

6. Click Download File to get your file on your device.

Extracting PDF pages

In addition to copying pages within the same document, you can also copy over pages to a new PDF document by using the page extraction tool.

1. Open your document within MobiPDF Online.

2. Select your pages, but this time click Extract Page.

3. Click on Extract again to prepare your file for download.

4. Click Download File to get a version of your document with just the extracted pages.

Using PDFgear

People often use PDFgear to make all pages the same size, but this is far from the only useful PDF tool in its arsenal. While it lacks a dedicated page duplicator, you can easily create separate page copies by extracting them into a new file.

Here is what you need to do.

1. Visit the PDFgear website.

2. Click PDF Online Tools → Extract PDF.

3. Drag & drop your file to upload it.

4. Extract all pages or specific subsets of pages as separate PDFs, then click Extract to save your modified file.

Using Smallpdf

Like PDFgear, Smallpdf is also an incredibly popular website for "quick and dirty" PDF work. Here is how to extract PDF pages with this free online tool.

1. Visit the Smallpdf website.

2. Click Tools → Extract PDF Pages.

3. Drag & drop your file to upload it.

4. Tick the Select all option to extract all the pages or Separate PDFs to create several new files with pages from your existing document.

5. Click Finish to save your new file.

Using iLovePDF

Like the other three tools, iLovePDF's workflow is as frictionless as you can hope for. Here is the step-by-step process.

1. Visit the iLovePDF website.

2. Click ALL PDF TOOLS → Extract pages.

3. Either extract all available pages or split them into separate PDF documents.

4. Click Split PDF to download your new file.

How to duplicate a PDF page on your phone

What if we told you that you don't need to be tethered to your PC or laptop to get any work done? That's right – you can duplicate pages even on the go!

And with MobiPDF being available for Android and iOS devices, you simply have no excuse to make your life easier! Here is how it all works in practice.

Using MobiPDF for Android

1. Download MobiPDF from Google Play.

2. Tap the big red Edit button.

3. Choose Pages from the list of options.

4. Select the pages you need copying and tap Duplicate.

Using MobiPDF for iOS

The workflow on iOS almost mirrors that of Android devices to ensure the best user experience possible. Here is how to copy pages on your iPhone or iPad:

1. Download MobiPDF from the App Store.

2. From the home screen, tap More.

3. Tap Organize Pages under the EDIT tab.

4. Choose which pages to copy and tap Duplicate.

Frequently asked questions

Can you duplicate PDF pages without Adobe?

Just because Adobe invented the file format doesn't mean that you're limited to only using their products. You can effortlessly copy PDF pages using a variety of software, sometimes even for free. This includes desktop solutions like Apple's Preview, online tools like Sejda PDF and MobiPDF, and paid offerings like PDFelement and MobiPDF.

How to find duplicate files within one PDF file?

This depends on the interface and layout of your chosen software. In some cases, you will have access to a dedicated comparison functionality to quickly weed out the duplicated content, while in other cases you will have to manually cross-reference each page.

How to duplicate pages in PDF online for free?

These days, almost any company that offers PDF products will have some sort of an online alternative you can try out for free. Among the most popular options at the moment are web apps like:

• MobiPDF Online

• SmallPDF

• iLovePDF

• PDFgear

Most tools share a similar simple workflow that goes something like this:

1. Upload your file (via manual selection or drag & drop).

2. Choose the pages you want duplicated or extracted.

3. Download the new version of your PDF document.

How to duplicate a PDF page multiple times?

In MobiPDF Online, creating a copy of a copy is as simple as pressing Duplicate Pages as many times as needed. With other apps that only offer the extraction method, you will likely need to repeatedly extract your pages, which will create several new PDF files.

How to copy all PDF pages at once?

Most PDF software will have a Select All toggle somewhere within their interface to help you markup all pages within your document in one click. In case you cannot find such a toggle, another option is to select a page, press and hold down Shift, and left-click another page to select the entire page range in between.

How to duplicate a fillable PDF page?

Fillable forms have more moving parts and can therefore break more easily on you, so it's best to use reliable desktop or mobile solutions for the job. This will ensure that all your original formatting is intact and that the form will remain fillable even as a duplicate.

How to combine two pages of a PDF file?

To merge multiple pages, you will need a good PDF combiner tool which most file organization apps typically have. With MobiPDF, you also get the added benefit of merging both PDFs and images into one single file as opposed to just PDFs.

Closing thoughts 

As you have probably concluded by now, duplicating PDF pages is an essential skill to have, but it may not always be the most straightforward task depending on the type of PDF you're working with.

For PDFs with simple formatting that lack charts, signatures, or fillable forms, almost any free online tool will get the job done. For more complex PDF documents, our best advice is to use a dedicated desktop or mobile app to ensure that your end recipient will have no trouble opening and working with your file on any device and operating system.

Ready to take the next step in workflow efficiency? Get MobiPDF today to seamlessly organize your PDF files anywhere and on any device with preserved formatting.