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PDF Reorder Pages

Reorder PDF pages with custom sequence, with optional append of remaining pages

Rearrange pages in a PDF to a new order.

Examples:

  • Move appendix forward: 1-2,10-12,3-9
  • Custom picks: 1,5,2,6,3
  • Optionally append non-listed pages at the end

Example Results

2 examples

Reorder Explicit Sequence

Reorders a 4-page source to 1,3,2,4 without appending extras

pdf-reorder-pages-example1.pdf View File
View input parameters
{ "sourceFile": "/Users/quyue/www/elysia-tools/public/samples/pdf/pdf-2026-02-19-source-4pages.pdf", "pageOrder": "1,3,2,4", "appendRemaining": false }

Front-Load and Append Remaining

Moves page 4 then page 1 to the front and appends unspecified pages automatically

pdf-reorder-pages-example2.pdf View File
View input parameters
{ "sourceFile": "/Users/quyue/www/elysia-tools/public/samples/pdf/pdf-2026-02-19-source-4pages.pdf", "pageOrder": "4,1", "appendRemaining": true }

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

Key Facts

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

Overview

Rearrange pages in a PDF to a new order. **Examples:** - Move appendix forward: `1-2,10-12,3-9` - Custom picks: `1,5,2,6,3` - Optionally append non-listed pages at the end

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, Page Order, Append Remaining Pages 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

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FAQ

What does PDF Reorder Pages do?

PDF Reorder Pages 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 Reorder Pages accept?

PDF Reorder Pages accepts Source PDF File, Page Order, Append Remaining Pages and supports file uploads for 1 field.

Is there an API for PDF Reorder Pages?

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-reorder-pages

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
sourceFile file (Upload required) Yes -
pageOrder text No -
appendRemaining checkbox No -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/pdf-reorder-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-reorder-pages": {
      "name": "pdf-reorder-pages",
      "description": "Reorder PDF pages with custom sequence, with optional append of remaining pages",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=pdf-reorder-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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