Combine multiple page PDF to one page PDF

[MarahuyoDigital]

So, I have a 300 pages PDF file. I want to create a PDF of this in which 6 pages are in one page PDF. So it works when you "Print" the PDF, you can choose "Multiple" and layout it in a what the 6 pages are printed into one paper. So I want to reflect the same thing but not "Print" it but rather create that actual PDF with 6 pages in one document, if that makes sense. 

[try67]

Use the Split Document command, with the following settings:

[MarahuyoDigital]

No, this is not it. What this does is split to different PDFs. So when you put "6" it just split it to 50 PDFs with 6 pages each. That is not what I want to happen.

[try67]

Then the print command is only option to do what you wanted, unless you use a script, but the result will be the same. You can't have "live" pages embedded in another one, if that's what you mean.

[linda_2836]

Did you ever figure this out? I need to do the same thing but I have not found a way to do it yet.

[AnandSri]

Hello @linda_2836!

I hope you are doing well, and thanks for reaching out.

Could you please share more details about your issue? Are you trying to replicate the "Multiple pages per sheet" print layout, but instead of printing it, you want to create a new PDF with that layout baked in? 

While Acrobat itself doesn't have a direct "export multiple pages per sheet" option as a PDF, there’s a reliable workaround using the Microsoft Print to PDF or Adobe PDF printer feature:

Method 1: Use “Print to PDF” with Multiple Pages per Sheet

1. Open your original PDF in Adobe Acrobat.
2. Go to File > Print.
3. Under Printer, select Adobe PDF (or Microsoft Print to PDF).
4. Click the “Multiple” button under “Page Sizing & Handling”.
5. Set Pages per Sheet to 6, and adjust orientation/margins as needed.
6. Click Print.
7. Choose the destination and save your new PDF.

This creates a new PDF with 6 logical pages laid out on one physical page, just like you'd see when printing.

Notes:

• You must have Adobe PDF or a virtual PDF printer installed (available with Acrobat Pro).

• If you're on macOS, you can use the built-in Save as PDF in the print dialog, with similar layout settings.

Limitations:

• This method flattens the PDF — links, layers, and some interactive elements might be lost.

• It's not ideal for editing later, but perfect for distribution or preview purposes.

For more information, see this article: https://adobe.ly/4dlUVfU

I hope this helps.

Thanks,

Anand Sri.