Got blank pages in a scanned document? Duplicate pages after merging files? Confidential pages that shouldn't be shared? Removing unwanted pages from a PDF takes just a few clicks — no expensive software required.
This guide shows you how to delete pages quickly and correctly, plus when you might want to use extract or split tools instead.
When to Remove PDF Pages
Blank Pages
Scanners love inserting blank pages. Every duplex scan of single-sided documents creates blanks. Delete them for a cleaner file.
Duplicate Content
Merged PDFs sometimes have repeated pages. Cover pages that appear multiple times. Delete the duplicates.
Irrelevant Sections
Sending a report to someone who only needs chapters 1-3? Remove chapters 4-10 before sharing.
Confidential Information
A page contains data the recipient shouldn't see? Remove it. (For sensitive content that must stay in the document, use redaction instead.)
File Size Reduction
Every page adds to file size. Removing unnecessary pages shrinks the PDF, making it easier to email or upload.
How to Delete Pages
- Upload: Go to our Remove Pages tool and select your PDF
- View pages: See thumbnail previews of every page in your document
- Select pages to delete: Click on pages to mark them for removal
- Confirm and delete: We create a new PDF without the selected pages
- Download: Save your cleaned-up document
Delete vs. Extract vs. Split
Three tools, different purposes:
| Action | Use When | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Delete Pages | You want to remove pages from the original | Same PDF, fewer pages |
| Extract Pages | You want to keep only specific pages | New PDF with only selected pages |
| Split PDF | You want to divide into multiple files | Multiple separate PDFs |
Tips for Better Results
Preview Before Deleting
Double-check which pages you've selected. It's easy to accidentally select the wrong page in a long document.
Keep a Backup
Deletion is permanent. If you might need those pages later, save a copy of the original first.
Delete Then Process
Planning to compress, merge, or add page numbers? Delete unwanted pages first. No point processing pages you'll just remove later.
Related Page Operations
- Extract pages — keep only specific pages
- Reorder pages — change page sequence
- Rotate pages — fix sideways pages
- Split PDF — divide into multiple files
- Merge PDFs — combine multiple documents
Common Questions
Can I undo page deletion?
No. Deletion creates a new PDF without those pages. To recover deleted pages, you'll need the original file.
Does deletion reduce file size?
Yes. Each removed page reduces the file size, especially if those pages contain images.
Can I delete pages from a protected PDF?
Unlock the PDF first, then delete pages from the unprotected file.
Clean up your document. Remove pages now — free and instant.