PDF N-up Layout

Place multiple PDF pages as thumbnails on one page (2-up / 4-up / 8-up)

Create N-up PDF pages from a source PDF.

Supported layouts:

2-up (2 pages per sheet)
4-up (4 pages per sheet)
8-up (8 pages per sheet)
Optional cell border guides for print review

Example Results

2 examples

4-up Review Sheet

Places four source pages on one sheet with cell borders for layout review

pdf-nup-layout-example1.pdf View File

View input parameters

{ "sourceFile": "/Users/quyue/www/elysia-tools/public/samples/pdf/pdf-2026-02-19-source-4pages.pdf", "nup": "4", "showBorders": true }

2-up Compact Handout

Builds a compact 2-up handout without borders for clean distribution

pdf-nup-layout-example2.pdf View File

View input parameters

{ "sourceFile": "/Users/quyue/www/elysia-tools/public/samples/pdf/pdf-2026-02-19-source-4pages.pdf", "nup": "2", "showBorders": false }

Source PDF File *

Click to upload file or drag and drop file here

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

N-up Mode

Show Cell Borders

Key Facts

Category: PDF Tools
Input Types: file, select, checkbox
Output Type: file
Sample Coverage: 4
API Ready: Yes

Overview

Create N-up PDF pages from a source PDF. **Supported layouts:** - 2-up (2 pages per sheet) - 4-up (4 pages per sheet) - 8-up (8 pages per sheet) - Optional cell border guides for print review

When to Use

•Use it when you need to process pdf content quickly in the browser.
•Helpful for pdf tools workflows that need repeatable inputs and fast results.
•A good fit when you want to test with real files before running the same workflow in code or API calls.

How It Works

•Provide Source PDF File, N-up Mode, Show Cell Borders as input to the tool.
•The tool processes the request and returns a file result.
•For file workflows, start with representative samples such as pdf test files to verify edge cases and output quality.

Use Cases

Process pdf data during debugging or QA.

Validate expected output before using the API or automation flows.

Test the workflow with representative sample files and edge cases.

Try with Samples

pdf, file

PDF Samples

Generated PDF samples from tools dated 2026-02-01 to 2026-02-10

title token pdf

pdf

Markdown Slide Deck Samples

Remark/Marp style Markdown slide decks for testing PDF export layouts

preferred input family pdf

pdf

Invalid Variable Names Code Samples

Sample code files demonstrating invalid variable naming conventions across different programming languages

matched family file

file

ODP Samples

Sample OpenDocument Presentation files for slide parsing and conversion tests

matched family file

file

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FAQ

What does PDF N-up Layout do?

PDF N-up Layout helps you process pdf content online without setting up a separate local script or app.

When should I use this tool?

Use it when you need a quick process workflow, want to verify output, or need a browser-based utility for pdf tools tasks.

Can I try this tool with sample data?

Yes. This page can recommend related sample files so you can test the workflow immediately.

What inputs does PDF N-up Layout accept?

PDF N-up Layout accepts Source PDF File, N-up Mode, Show Cell Borders and supports file uploads for 1 field.

Is there an API for PDF N-up Layout?

Yes. The tool page includes an API endpoint so you can move from manual testing to scripted usage.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/pdf-nup-layout

Request Parameters

Parameter Name	Type	Required	Description
sourceFile	file (Upload required)	Yes	-
nup	select	No	-
showBorders	checkbox	No	-

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/pdf-nup-layout 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-nup-layout": {
      "name": "pdf-nup-layout",
      "description": "Place multiple PDF pages as thumbnails on one page (2-up / 4-up / 8-up)",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=pdf-nup-layout",
      "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.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]

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