Delete Pages from PDF
Remove specific pages or a page range from a PDF and keep the rest.
Click to select a PDF file, or drag and drop it here
One PDF at a time
What Is the Delete Pages from PDF?
How Is the Delete Pages from PDF Calculated?
The page list you enter (like "1-3,5,8-10") is parsed into a set of page numbers to remove. Every page NOT in that set is copied — in its original order — into a new PDF, so the result is the original document minus exactly the pages you specified.
Delete Pages from PDF Example
On a 10-page PDF, entering 4,6-7 removes pages 4, 6, and 7, leaving a 7-page result with pages 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10 in that order.
How to Use the Delete Pages from PDF
Step 1
Click the upload area or drag and drop a PDF file onto it.
Step 2
Once loaded, the tool shows the total page count.
Step 3
Enter the pages or ranges you want to remove, e.g. 4,6-7.
Step 4
Click Delete Pages & Download to save the result.
Benefits
- Removes unwanted pages (blank pages, cover sheets, ads) without installing any software.
- Processes everything locally in your browser — files are never uploaded anywhere.
- Accepts a flexible mix of single pages and ranges in one entry.
Common Delete Pages from PDF Scenarios
Scenario 1
Removing a blank scanned page from a document.
Scenario 2
Cutting an outdated cover page or table of contents before sharing a PDF.
Scenario 3
Trimming an appendix or unwanted section out of a long report.
Understanding Your Result
The downloaded file contains every page except the ones you specified, in their original order — this is the complement of the Split PDF tool, which keeps only the pages you list instead of removing them.
Tips
- Use the page count shown after uploading to double-check your list before deleting.
- If you want to keep only a few pages rather than remove a few, use the Split PDF tool instead — it's often quicker to specify what to keep.
- Very large PDFs may take a few seconds to load and process.
Common Mistakes
- Entering a page number higher than the PDF's total page count, which the tool rejects.
- Trying to delete every page, which the tool blocks since at least one page must remain.
- Trying to delete pages from a password-protected PDF, which this tool can't open.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?
No, all processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript — your files never leave your device.
What's the difference between this and Split PDF?
Split PDF keeps only the pages you list and discards the rest; Delete Pages does the opposite — it removes the pages you list and keeps everything else.
Can I delete pages from a password-protected PDF?
No, encrypted or password-protected PDFs can't be read by this tool — remove the password first using your PDF reader.
Can I delete every page?
No, the tool requires at least one page to remain in the output — reduce your delete list if you hit this error.
Can I delete non-consecutive pages, like pages 2, 5, and 8?
Yes — most page deletion tools accept a combination of individual page numbers and ranges, not just a single continuous range.
Does deleting pages renumber the remaining pages automatically?
Yes — the resulting PDF's remaining pages are automatically renumbered sequentially starting from 1, since the deleted pages are entirely removed rather than left as blanks.
Will deleting pages affect the PDF's bookmarks or table of contents?
This depends on the specific tool's handling — internal links or bookmarks pointing to deleted pages may become broken or need manual adjustment afterward.
Can I undo a page deletion after downloading the result?
No — since this creates a new file rather than modifying pages in place, keep your original PDF as a backup if you might need the deleted pages again.
Is there a limit to how many pages I can delete at once?
There's no fixed content-based limit, though deleting most pages from a very large PDF may take a bit longer to process in your browser.
Important Information
Files are read and processed locally in your browser and are never uploaded to a server.
Last updated: August 1, 2026