# Resize PDF: Arthize vs PDFtk

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/vs/pdftk/resize-pdf_

To resize PDF pages, Arthize offers a free, private resize pdf with no watermark — a focused alternative to PDFtk. Resizing a PDF changes the page dimensions — for example scaling to A4 or Letter — so a document prints and fits the way you need.

## Arthize's resize pdf vs PDFtk

PDFtk is a command-line PDF toolkit. PDFtk is a free command-line tool for scripted PDF operations.

**Arthize's approach:** Resizing a PDF changes the page dimensions — for example scaling to A4 or Letter — so a document prints and fits the way you need.

- A visual workspace instead of memorising command-line flags.
- 50+ tools live in one workspace, so you don't jump between single-purpose pages.
- Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job — never sold or used to train models.
- Handles conversion, OCR, signing and editing that PDFtk doesn't.

## How to resize PDF pages with Arthize

Resizing changes the page dimensions to a target like A4 or Letter.

It normalises documents with mixed page sizes.

Scaling keeps content proportional.

## How to resize PDF pages with Arthize

1. **Open the resize tool** — Sign in and open the Resize tool.
2. **Add your PDF** — Upload the document.
3. **Choose a size** — Pick a target page size like A4 or Letter.
4. **Download** — Get a resized PDF.

## FAQ

### Is Arthize a good PDFtk alternative to resize PDF pages?

Yes. Resizing a PDF changes the page dimensions — for example scaling to A4 or Letter — so a document prints and fits the way you need. Arthize does it free with no watermark and deletes the file after the job. PDFtk is excellent for developers automating simple, repeatable PDF tasks from scripts.

### How do I resize a PDF to A4?

Resizing a PDF changes the page dimensions — for example scaling to A4 or Letter — so a document prints and fits the way you need. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

### Can I make all pages the same size?

Resizing a PDF changes the page dimensions — for example scaling to A4 or Letter — so a document prints and fits the way you need. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.