Import pages using the Organize Pages tool

23 Jul 20261 minute to read

Overview

This guide explains how to import pages from another PDF into the current document using the Organize Pages UI in the EJ2 React PDF Viewer.

Outcome: Imported pages appear as thumbnails and are merged into the original document when saved or exported.

Prerequisites

  • EJ2 React PDF Viewer installed
  • PDF Viewer is injected with PageOrganizer service
  • resourceUrl (standalone) or serviceUrl (server-backed) configured when required

Steps

  1. Open the Organize Pages view

    • Click the Organize Pages button in the viewer navigation toolbar to open the Organize Pages dialog.

  2. Start import

    • Click Import Document and choose a valid PDF file from your local file system.

  3. Place imported pages

    • Imported pages appear as thumbnails. If a thumbnail is selected, the imported pages are inserted to the right of the selection; otherwise they are appended at the start of the document.

    Import PDF animation showing thumbnail insertion

  4. Persist changes

    • Click Save or Save As (or download) to persist the merged document.

Expected result

  • Imported pages display as thumbnails in Organize Pages and are merged into the original PDF when saved or exported.

Enable or disable Import Pages button

To enable or disable the Import Pages button in the Organize Pages toolbar, update the pageOrganizerSettings. See Organize pages toolbar customization for the guidelines.

Troubleshooting

  • Import fails: Ensure the selected file is a valid PDF and the browser file picker is permitted.
  • Imported pages not visible: Confirm that the import is persisted using Save or Save As.
  • Import option disabled: Ensure pageOrganizerSettings.canImport is set to true to enable import option.