Remove PDF Pages deletes unwanted pages from your document. Type the page numbers or ranges to delete, and the tool gives you a clean PDF with the remaining pages. Your file stays on your device the whole time.
Remove pages from a PDF in seconds
Sometimes a PDF contains pages you simply do not need: a blank page at the end, a cover sheet, an advertisement, or a page with private details. Instead of printing selected pages or recreating the document, you can delete them directly. This tool creates a new PDF that contains only the pages you keep. Your original file is never changed.
Common reasons to delete PDF pages
- Blank pages from scanning. Double-sided scanning often produces empty back pages.
- Confidential pages. You may need to remove a page with personal or financial details before sharing.
- Outdated sections. A manual or report may contain pages that no longer apply.
- Attachments and forms. You may wish to drop instruction pages from a form once you have read them.
- Reducing file size. Removing pages with large images makes the document smaller.
How to enter the pages to delete
Type page numbers or ranges, separated by commas. For instance, 2, 5-7 removes page 2 and pages 5, 6 and 7. You can type pages in any order and the tool understands overlaps. The rule is simple: every number you enter is a page that will be removed. Everything else stays in its original order.
What the tool does behind the scenes
The tool loads your PDF in your browser, works out which pages are not on your delete list, copies those pages into a fresh document and lets you download it. Fonts, images, colours and links on the remaining pages stay as they were. Because a new file is created, there is no risk of corrupting the original document.
Why browser-based removal is safer
When a website uploads your PDF to a remote server, a copy of the file exists somewhere you do not control. For documents with personal data this can be a real concern. Here, nothing is uploaded. The file is processed on your own phone or computer, and the result is created locally.
Good habits before you remove pages
- Open the document and make a short list of the page numbers you want to delete.
- Remember that page numbering in this tool starts from the first page of the file, not from the printed number on the page.
- Keep the original file until you have checked the new one.
- If you need to keep only a few pages from a large file, the Extract PDF Pages tool may be faster than deleting many pages.
Limits and special cases
You cannot remove all pages, because a PDF must contain at least one page. Password protected files need to be unlocked first. If a document is extremely large, your device needs enough memory to open it; closing other tabs helps. If the result looks different from what you expected, check that you did not mix up printed page numbers with real positions.
Troubleshooting
I see a message about page range. A number you typed is higher than the page count. Look at the total pages in your PDF viewer.
The result still contains a page I deleted. The page may have been listed with the wrong number. Compare the position, not the printed label.
The file will not open in the tool. It may be corrupted or encrypted. Try printing it to a new PDF from your viewer and use that copy.
Free and unlimited
You can use this tool as often as you like, with no registration. Choose your file, type the pages to remove and download the cleaned document.
A real-world example
Maria has a 24 page report that includes a blank page 2, a draft notice on page 9 and an advertisement on page 24. She enters 2, 9, 24 and downloads a clean 21 page version. She did not need to open an editor, and her original file is still unchanged if she ever needs those pages again.
Checklist before you download
- You compared page positions in your viewer, not printed numbers.
- You did not list every page of the document.
- You will keep the original file as a backup.
- You will check the result for missing or extra pages.
Related tools
If you only want a few pages, Extract PDF Pages is quicker. Use Split PDF to cut a document into parts, and Add Page Numbers to PDF to renumber the pages after deleting some.
How to use Remove PDF Pages
- Select your PDF file.
- Enter the pages to delete, for example 2, 5-7.
- Click "Remove pages" and download the new PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Can I undo the removal?
Your original file is not changed. The tool creates a new PDF, so you can always start again.
Can I remove all pages?
No. At least one page must stay in the document.
Is this tool really free?
Yes. All tools on this website are free to use, with no sign-up needed.
Are my files and data safe?
Yes. Everything is processed inside your own browser. Your files and text are not uploaded to our servers.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The tools work on modern phones, tablets and computers.