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N-up PDF

Arrange two, four, or more PDF pages onto a single sheet to save paper and create compact handouts. Configure grid layout, page order, and margins to suit your printing needs. Runs entirely on your self-hosted SnapOtter instance so documents never leave your network.

Features

  • Configurable grid layouts including 2-up, 4-up, 6-up, and 9-up
  • Customizable page ordering and reading direction
  • Adjustable margins and spacing between pages
  • Preserves original page quality and vector content
  • Batch processing for multiple PDFs at once

What you can do

  • Printing lecture slides as 4-up handouts for students
  • Creating compact reference sheets from multi-page manuals
  • Reducing paper usage for internal draft reviews
  • Preparing 2-up booklets from single-page documents for meetings

Self-hosted. Your files never leave your network.

SnapOtter runs entirely on your own infrastructure. Files processed with N-up PDF are never uploaded to third-party servers. Deploy a single Docker container and process files with full privacy, no watermarks, and no usage limits. Open source under AGPL-3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What grid layouts are supported?
SnapOtter supports common layouts such as 2-up, 4-up, 6-up, and 9-up arrangements. All processing happens locally on your server, so your documents remain private.
Does N-up reduce the quality of my PDF?
No. Pages are scaled to fit the grid but retain their original vector content and resolution. The processing runs entirely on your self-hosted instance with no external uploads.
Can I process multiple PDFs at once?
Yes, you can batch process multiple PDF files in a single operation. All files are handled locally on your network without ever being sent to a third-party service.

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