Key takeaways
- Type the pages to remove, such as 2, 4-6, 9, and download a new PDF with the rest.
- Your original file is never changed.
- To keep only a few pages, extracting them with Split PDF can be easier than deleting many.
- The tool always leaves at least one page, and everything runs in your browser.
Common reasons to delete pages
- A blank page or a cover sheet that came with a scan.
- Pages with private details that should not be shared.
- Extra pages that push a file over a size limit.
- An attachment page that is no longer needed.
Delete pages step by step
- Open the PDF and write down the page numbers you want to remove. Numbers count from the first page.
- Open Delete PDF Pages and add your file.
- Type the pages to delete in the box.
- Process the file. You will see how many pages were removed and how many are left.
- Download the new PDF and open it to check.
How to write the page list
| You type | Pages removed |
|---|---|
| 3 | Page 3 only |
| 2, 5 | Pages 2 and 5 |
| 4-6 | Pages 4, 5 and 6 |
| 2, 4-6, 9 | Page 2, pages 4 to 6 and page 9 |
Use commas between items and a dash for a run of pages. The tool will not delete every page, because a PDF needs at least one page.
Delete or extract: which is easier?
If you want to remove two pages from a 50-page file, deleting is quick. If you only want to keep three pages from a 50-page file, extracting is quicker, because you name three pages instead of forty-seven. Split PDF lets you choose pages from previews. If you also want to change the order of the remaining pages, use Organize PDF.
After you delete pages
Open the new file and check that the right pages are gone. If it is still too large, shrink it with Compress PDF. The method is in How to compress a PDF for email and applications. If you removed pages because they contained private information, remember that the original file still has them, so do not share the original by mistake.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write the pages to delete?
Separate pages with commas and use a dash for a run, for example 2, 4-6, 9.
Can I undo the deletion?
Your original is never changed. The tool creates a new file, so you can always start again from the original.
Can I delete every page?
No. The tool needs at least one page left.
Can I pick the pages by looking at them?
This tool uses page numbers. To choose pages visually, use Split PDF.
Is the PDF uploaded?
No. The file is edited in your browser.