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PDF Insert Blank Pages

Insert blank or notes pages between chapter ranges in a PDF document

Insert separator pages between chapters using page ranges.

How it works:

  • Provide chapter ranges like 1-5,6-12,13-18
  • A new page is inserted after each chapter except the last
  • Choose blank pages or lined notes pages

Example Results

2 examples

Insert Blank Pages Between Chapter Ranges

Inserts one blank separator page after chapter ranges 1-1 and 2-3

pdf-insert-blank-pages-example1.pdf View File
View input parameters
{ "sourceFile": "/Users/quyue/www/elysia-tools/public/samples/pdf/pdf-2026-02-19-source-4pages.pdf", "chapterRanges": "1-1,2-3,4-4", "insertMode": "blank" }

Insert Lined Notes Pages

Inserts notes pages with custom title, line color, and line count between chapter ranges

pdf-insert-blank-pages-example2.pdf View File
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{ "sourceFile": "/Users/quyue/www/elysia-tools/public/samples/pdf/pdf-2026-02-19-source-4pages.pdf", "chapterRanges": "1-1,2-3,4-4", "insertMode": "notes", "noteTitlePrefix": "Notebook", "lineColor": "#94a3b8", "noteLineCount": 30 }

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Maximum file size: 400MB Supported formats: application/pdf

Key Facts

Category
PDF Tools
Input Types
file, text, select, color, number
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

Easily organize your documents by inserting blank or lined notes pages between specific chapter ranges in your PDF files. This tool allows you to create structured breaks for study guides, workbooks, or reading materials with just a few clicks.

When to Use

  • •Adding space for handwritten notes between chapters in a study guide.
  • •Inserting blank separator pages to clearly distinguish between document sections.
  • •Preparing a digital workbook that requires dedicated space for reflection or drafting after each chapter.

How It Works

  • •Upload your source PDF file.
  • •Define your chapter ranges using the comma-separated format (e.g., 1-5,6-10).
  • •Select your preferred page type, choosing between a simple blank page or a customizable lined notes page.
  • •Generate and download your updated PDF with the new pages inserted between your specified ranges.

Use Cases

Creating interactive study materials for students.
Organizing professional reports with clear section dividers.
Building custom journals or planners from existing PDF templates.

Examples

1. Creating a Study Workbook

Background
A teacher wants to distribute a textbook chapter that includes space for students to write summaries.
Problem
The original PDF has no space for student notes between chapters.
How to Use
Upload the textbook PDF, set the chapter ranges, and select the 'Notes Page' option.
Example Config
insertMode: 'notes', noteTitlePrefix: 'Chapter Summary', noteLineCount: 30
Outcome
A new PDF is generated with lined notes pages inserted after every chapter, ready for printing.

2. Adding Section Dividers

Background
A project manager needs to separate different phases of a project report for better readability.
Problem
The report is a single continuous document that is difficult to navigate.
How to Use
Upload the report and define the page ranges where each project phase ends.
Example Config
insertMode: 'blank'
Outcome
The document now features clean, blank separator pages between each project phase.

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FAQ

Can I add custom titles to the notes pages?

Yes, you can use the 'Notes Title Prefix' field to set a custom header for your inserted notes pages.

How do I specify the chapter ranges?

Enter the page ranges separated by commas, such as '1-5,6-12,13-18'. The tool will insert a page after each defined range.

Can I change the appearance of the lined notes?

Yes, you can adjust the line color and the total number of lines (between 8 and 80) to suit your writing preference.

Will this tool modify the original content of my PDF?

No, the tool only inserts new pages at the specified locations; it does not alter or delete your existing document content.

Is there a limit to the file size I can upload?

The tool supports PDF files up to 400MB.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/pdf-insert-blank-pages

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
sourceFile file (Upload required) Yes -
chapterRanges text Yes -
insertMode select No -
noteTitlePrefix text No -
lineColor color No -
noteLineCount number No -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/pdf-insert-blank-pages to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-pdf-insert-blank-pages": {
      "name": "pdf-insert-blank-pages",
      "description": "Insert blank or notes pages between chapter ranges in a PDF document",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=pdf-insert-blank-pages",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

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