What happens if I try to delete all pages?

The tool requires at least one page to remain and will return an error if you try to delete every page.

Can I recover deleted pages?

No, deletion is permanent. Keep a backup of the original file if you may need the pages later.

Does this work on protected PDFs?

No, password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first using our unlock tool.

Delete PDF Pages

Remove specific pages from your PDF files by page number or range. Free online tool.

Remove unwanted pages from your PDF documents by specifying page numbers or ranges. Whether you need to delete blank scanned pages, remove covers or appendix sections, strip out advertising pages from a downloaded report, or clean up a document by removing specific pages, our delete pages tool gives you precise control using simple syntax.

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About This Tool

How to Use

1Upload your PDF file by clicking the upload area or dragging and dropping it.
2Enter the page numbers to delete using comma-separated values and ranges, e.g., "1,3,5-7".
3Review the syntax: individual pages use a single number, ranges use a dash (e.g., "5-7" for pages 5, 6, and 7).
4Click "Delete Pages" to process your document.
5Wait for processing to complete. The remaining pages are merged into a single output PDF.
6Click "Download Result" to save your PDF with the specified pages removed.

Common Use Cases

Remove Blank Scanned Pages

Delete empty or blank pages that were created during scanning by your document feeder.

Strip Cover Pages

Remove title pages, cover sheets, or appendix sections from a document before sharing.

Clean Up Reports

Delete unwanted sections, duplicate pages, or outdated content from business reports.

Remove Advertisements

Strip advertising or promotional pages from downloaded web documents and e-books.

Key Benefits

Flexible Page Selection

Use comma-separated numbers and dash ranges for precise page removal.

Fast Processing

Pages are removed at the structural level without content re-encoding.

Clean Output

Remaining pages are merged into a seamless PDF with no gaps or artifacts.

Pro Tips

Tip 1Page numbers start at 1. The first page of your document is page 1.
Tip 2Use ranges to delete consecutive pages efficiently (e.g., "10-15" deletes six pages at once).
Tip 3Commas separate individual page numbers and ranges: "1,3,5-7" deletes pages 1, 3, 5, 6, and 7.
Tip 4You cannot delete all pages — at least one page must remain in the document.
Tip 5The operation is permanent. Keep a backup of the original file if you might need deleted pages later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, use commas to separate individual pages and ranges, e.g., "1,3,5-7".

Supported Formats

PDF (.pdf)