diff --git a/pixelocr/gui/pageview.py b/pixelocr/gui/pageview.py
index 482f564..972871b 100644
--- a/pixelocr/gui/pageview.py
+++ b/pixelocr/gui/pageview.py
@@ -60,6 +60,7 @@ class PageScene(QGraphicsScene):
             self.removeItem(item)
         self.page = page
         self.pageItem = self.addPage(page)
+        self.pageItem.ensureVisible(0, 0, 1, 1)
         self.highlightBaselines()
 
         shadow = QGraphicsDropShadowEffect()