How to print multiple PDF pages per sheet
1 min read·25 July 2026
Want to print a PDF compactly, multiple pages per A4 sheet? You set this during printing itself, in your printer settings. Here is how it works on Windows, Mac, and mobile.
Windows (Edge, Adobe)
Press Ctrl+P to open the print dialog. Look under "Pages per sheet" or "Multiple pages" for the option for 2, 4, or 6 pages per sheet. Both Edge and Adobe Acrobat support this setting.
Mac (Preview)
Open the PDF in Preview and press Cmd+P. Click "Show Details". Under the "Layout" panel choose the desired number of pages per sheet and the order.
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Create a compact document file
Want to save a compact version of the PDF as a file (not just print it)? Use the resize tool on PDFrust to adjust the page size, or use "Print to PDF" with the multiple-per-sheet setting.
Handouts for presentations
Have a PowerPoint as PDF and want to make handouts? Set 2, 4, or 6 slides per page when printing. You can also compress the PDF first via PDFrust if the printer is slow due to a large file size.
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