Create a blank PDF
Create blank PDF pages for printing or for writing on with a tablet: plain, lined, squared or dotted, in A3, A4, A5, Letter or Legal size.
How to create a blank PDF
Choose a style
Plain, lined, squared (graph) or dotted paper.
Set the spacing
Pick the line or grid spacing in millimetres. The preview updates instantly.
Pick size and pages
Choose paper size, orientation and how many pages you need.
Create
Download your printable PDF.
Key features
Four paper styles
Lined for notes, squared for maths and diagrams, dotted for bullet journals and sketching, or plain.
Exact spacing
Set spacing from 3 to 30 mm. 8 mm lines match standard “narrow ruled” exercise books; 5 mm squares match graph paper.
Up to 500 pages
Make a single sheet or a whole notebook in one file.
Printer-friendly
Light grey lines print clearly without wasting ink, with a margin that suits most printers.
Other uses for a blank PDF
Need a blank page inside an existing document, for example a separator before an appendix? Create one here, combine it using Merge PDF, then move it into position with Organise PDF. Writing on a tablet? Lined or dotted PDFs open in most note-taking apps as a ready-made notebook.
Security and privacy
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Questions about Blank PDF
What spacing is standard for lined paper?
Common UK exercise books use 8 mm (narrow) or 9 mm rules. US college-ruled paper is about 7 mm.
Can I add text to the pages afterwards?
Yes, with Add Text or Text to PDF if you’re starting from typed text.
Why is there a margin around the lines?
Most home printers can’t print right to the edge, so lines stop 12 mm from each edge to avoid being cut off.