A PDF organizer or PDF page organizer is essentially any software application that can help you manipulate the pages of a PDF file, allowing you to rotate, remove, add, replace, or reorder them. Most PDF organizer tools can do the job reasonably well, but when it comes to the usability factor, there is just a handful of them that come out on top. Here, we provide a list of the best PDF organizer applications that you can use online or offline. Online tools can be accessed through your browser, while offline tools can be installed on Windows, Mac, or both.
1. WPS
WPS is a lightweight and free PDF editor with robust PDF organizer tools to help arrange your PDF pages and manipulate them in different ways. You can reorder, rotate, delete, insert, replace, and extract pages from PDF. It also comes with features such as PDF editing, PDF reading, and a PDF converter.
The UI is very modern and simple, making it an ideal tool for new users with no prior experience with PDF tools. The thumbnail view makes it easy to handle any size of PDF file, including very large documents. It's a dual-OS product, which means you can download the PDF organizer Windows or PDF organizer Mac version based on the system you're currently using.
Key Features
Edit PDF: Manipulate any content in a PDF file, including text, images, objects, etc.Read PDF: A book-like PDF reading experience with handy navigation tools, bookmarking, PDF search, and other features that make reading PDFs a natural and intuitive experience.Organize PDF: With UPDF, you can extract, replace, delete, add, reorder, and rotate PDF pages - a pro-level free PDF organizer for Windows and Mac.Convert PDF: Transform PDF to other file formats easily, and it supports the conversion from PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.Protect PDF: You can set an open password or permissions password to a PDF document.
As a powerful and free PDF editor, WPS doesn't skimp on advanced PDF editing features. Take advantage of this desktop PDF organizer, editor, and reading tool to modify, add or delete existing content within your PDF pages. You can also use this robust PDF tool to view and read PDFs in a natural manner.
2. Adobe Acrobat DC
Although Acrobat DC is a powerful PDF editor, it also has a PDF page organizer feature to help get your PDF files in shape. Offering an impressive range of PDF organizing and management tools, this desktop software allows you to rotate, reorder, insert, and remove pages. These features reside in the Organize Pages section of the Tools menu - let's look at how it works.
Acrobat DC Key Features
Create, Reader, View, and Edit PDFPDF ProtectionAnnotation ToolOrganize PDF Files and PagesCreate, convert, fill, and sign PDF formsOCR to convert scanned PDFs to editable or searchable PDFsTo and From PDF ConversionsOther Advanced Tools: Color Management, Print Production (Pro DC only), Preflight Tools (Pro DC only), etc.
Using the PDF Organizer Function in Adobe Acrobat DC
Open the PDF file.Click on Tools and select Organize Pages - you can also select Organize Pages in the sidebar menu on the right.Use the secondary toolbar to extract, replace, split, insert, or add pages.To reorder pages, drag the corresponding thumbnail of that page to its new position and drop it thereSave the file to preserve the changes
3. Nitro PDF Pro
Nitro PDF Pro is another robust PDF organizer and editor with a host of basic and advanced tools for PDF management. It is only available for Windows and iOS devices, but the company purchased PDFpen and PDFpenPro a while ago to expand its portfolio into the Mac space. Nitro itself is a versatile PDF handling utility with a very MS Office-like UI that makes it easy for first-time users to get the hang of the software.
Nitro PDF Pro Key Features
Create PDF: Convert other files to PDF or combine several files to create a single PDFEdit PDF: Full PDF editing capabilitiesFile Conversion: Convert PDF to other formats such as MS Office files, images, and other formatsOCR: Scanned PDFs can be converted to searchable or editable filesElectronic Signature and Digital Signature: Create signatures, apply them to documents, and send files for others to sign (with tracking and confirmation)PDF Security: Password protection, redaction, digital signature validation, etc.Forms: Create and edit XFA forms, and fill and sign PDF formsAnnotate PDFs: Collaborate effectively with others with extensive tools for commenting, reviewing, feedback, and notes
How to Organize PDF Pages (Rearrange) with Nitro PDF Pro
Open the PDF fileClick the Pages tab in the left sidebar navigation panel
You will see a Pages pane, where you can select and drag a page to a different position in the document. Save the PDF file to your desktop
Tip: Select multiple pages by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking on the pages you want to choose.
4. PDF Complete
PDF Complete is another Windows-only application that comes with a built-in PDF organizer function. The software is available in two editions - Corporate and Office - and both of them have the PDF page changer utility included in them. This function allows you to insert, delete, reorder, rotate, and extract pages, as well as combine PDF documents. Let's look at some of the key features of the advanced Office edition of PDF Complete:
PDF Complete Office Edition Key Features
Create PDF: Generate PDF files from other applications, a scanner, or other file typesEdit PDF: Edit images and text in an editable PDF fileAnnotate PDF: Add text boxes, comments, and other markupsPDF Organizer: Combine files, manipulate pages, extract pages, etc.PDF Protection: Passwords, e-signing, redaction, etc.
How to Move Pages with PDF Complete
Open the PDF fileScroll to the page you want to move and right-click itIn the contextual menu, select Move PagesSelect the page or a page range using the radio buttons in the Move Pages dialogInput the destination page number where you want the selected page or pages to be moved toClick OK to save your changes, then save the file
5. PDF Expert for Mac
After showcasing two Windows-only PDF organizer tools, it's only fair that we review a Mac-only utility. There's also an iOS version, but we'll focus on the macOS variant of PDF Expert for the purpose of this article. PDF Expert is a versatile PDF editor with loads of functions and a very native Mac interface that makes it easy for Mac users to sink into the PDF experience seamlessly and naturally.
PDF Expert Key Features
PDF CreationPDF EditingAnnotate PDFMerge/Combine PDFsFill and Sign FormsPDF OptimizationExtract PDF Pages
How to Use the PDF Organizer Feature in PDF Expert
Open the document in PDF Expert for MacGo to the grid view by clicking the appropriate icon on the top leftChoose the page you want to move (use Shift to select multiple pages)Drag and drop the page(s) to the new location in the documentSave the PDF to the desired folder location
Free Trial of PDF Organizer for Mac of WPS Office
The PDF Organizer tools for desktops that we've seen today are all amazing utilities in their own right. However, why should you pay a premium price when all you need is to move a few PDF pages around and maybe replace, add, or delete some? WPS is the world's first free premium PDF organizer utility because it offers advanced tools such as intricate PDF editing without the usual hefty price tag or ongoing subscription. With new features being added at a rapid pace, you'll soon see truly advanced tools such as OCR, which normally costs quite a bit as part of a premium PDF editor. In short, why pay a fee when you can get WPS for free?
