How to Delete and Remove Pages from a PDF
Remove unwanted pages from any PDF document in seconds. Delete blank pages, cover pages, or any specific pages — free online tool, no software needed.
You've got a 20-page PDF, but pages 1, 2, and 18 are just filler — a cover page, a blank page, and an ad at the end. You don't want to share those. Or maybe you've scanned a stack of documents and a few blank pages slipped through. Whatever the reason, deleting pages from a PDF should be quick and easy.
Here's how to clean up your PDFs in seconds using PDFTheory.
Key Takeaways
- Delete specific pages or page ranges from any PDF instantly.
- Remove blank pages automatically with a dedicated tool.
- Preview pages before deleting so you never remove the wrong ones.
- Works in your browser — no software to install, no account needed.
- Your files stay private and are processed locally on your device.
How to delete pages from a PDF
Use the free Delete Pages tool to remove any pages you don't need.
- Go to the Delete Pages tool.
- Upload the PDF you want to edit.
- Select the pages you want to remove — click on the thumbnails or enter page numbers.
- Click Delete.
- Download your updated PDF with the unwanted pages gone.
The remaining pages are automatically re-ordered and saved into a clean, final document.
Remove blank pages automatically
If your issue is blank pages sneaking into scanned documents or merged files, there's a faster way. The Remove Blank Pages tool automatically detects and removes empty pages without you having to find them manually.
This is especially helpful when you've scanned a double-sided document and the backs of some pages came through blank, or when a merge brought in unintended empty pages.
Real-world ways people use page deletion
Students: Clean up scanned notes
After scanning handwritten notes, blank or blurry pages often end up in the mix. Delete them before sharing with classmates or uploading to your course portal.
Professionals: Remove confidential sections
Before sharing a report externally, remove any internal-only pages like draft notes, financial appendices, or internal comments. Keep the document focused and professional.
Small business owners: Trim marketing materials
Update your product catalog by removing pages for discontinued items, or strip the cover from a proposal before including the content in a larger document.
Going further: organize and rearrange pages
Deleting pages is just one part of managing your PDF structure. Here are a few related tools that work well together:
Rearrange page order
Need to move pages around instead of deleting them? Use the Organize PDF tool to drag and drop pages into any order you like.
Add pages from another document
Want to insert pages from a different PDF? Use the Merge PDF tool to combine documents, then organize the result. Our merge guide walks through it step by step.
Split into separate files
Instead of deleting pages, sometimes it makes more sense to split the PDF into multiple smaller files. The Split PDF tool handles this perfectly — read more in our splitting guide.
FAQs
FAQ: Is it free to delete pages from a PDF?
Yes. PDFTheory's Delete Pages tool is completely free — no watermarks, no limits.
FAQ: Can I preview pages before deleting?
Yes. The tool shows you thumbnail previews of every page so you can confirm which ones to remove.
FAQ: Will deleting pages affect the remaining content?
No. All remaining pages keep their original quality, text, images, and formatting. Only the pages you select are removed.
FAQ: Can I remove blank pages automatically?
Yes. Use the Remove Blank Pages tool to automatically detect and strip out empty pages.
FAQ: Can I delete pages on my phone?
Yes — PDFTheory works in any mobile browser. Upload your PDF, tap the pages to remove, and download the result.
FAQ: Is my file safe?
Your PDF is processed entirely in your browser and is never uploaded to any external server. Everything stays on your device.
FAQ: Can I undo the deletion after downloading?
The original file isn't modified — the tool creates a new PDF without the deleted pages. If you still have the original, you can always start over.
FAQ: What if I want to extract pages instead of deleting them?
Use the Extract Pages tool. Instead of removing pages, it pulls your selected pages into a new, separate document.
FAQ: Can I delete pages from a scanned PDF?
Yes. Scanned PDFs work just like any other PDF — click the page thumbnails you want to remove and delete them.
FAQ: How do I add new pages to a PDF after deleting?
Use the Merge PDF tool or the Organize PDF tool to insert additional pages from other documents.
Final thoughts
Whether it's blank pages, outdated content, or internal-only notes — removing pages from a PDF takes just a few clicks. Keep your documents clean, focused, and ready to share.
