Delete pages from a PDF in your browser
Remove unwanted pages from PDF files. Select and delete specific pages easily.
Fast answer
Use Delete Pages when the source PDF is mostly correct but some pages need to be removed before sharing, printing, or uploading.
What this tool is best for
- Removing blank scanner pages, duplicate sheets, or outdated appendices.
- Trimming a submission PDF down to only the pages a portal accepts.
- Cleaning a long PDF before sending it to a client or reviewer.
Inputs and outputs
Inputs
- A single PDF file.
- Page thumbnails or ranges for the pages you want to remove.
Outputs
- A cleaned PDF file without the pages you removed.
- The remaining page order preserved in the final export.
About This Tool
Delete Pages allows you to remove unwanted pages from your PDF documents quickly and easily. Whether you need to remove blank pages, outdated content, or sensitive information, this tool makes it simple.
Visual page thumbnails help you identify exactly which pages to remove. You can delete individual pages or multiple pages at once.
All processing happens locally in your browser, ensuring your documents remain private.
Practical guide for this tool
Use Delete Pages when the source PDF is mostly correct but some pages need to be removed before sharing, printing, or uploading.
What this tool does
- Removes unwanted pages from a PDF and exports a cleaned copy.
- Helps remove blank scans, duplicate pages, outdated appendices, or pages that should not be included in a submission.
- Keeps the remaining page order intact unless you also use an organize workflow.
When to use it
- Removing blank scanner pages, duplicate sheets, or outdated appendices.
- Trimming a submission PDF down to only the pages a portal accepts.
- Cleaning a long PDF before sending it to a client or reviewer.
Practical examples
- Remove scanner blanks: start with scan-pack.pdf with blank pages and check that the output matches scan-pack-clean.pdf.
- Trim a tender pack: start with submission.pdf with extra appendices and check that the output matches submission-final.pdf.
Privacy and file handling
- Use this tool only on documents you own or have permission to process.
- OpenToolsKit is designed around browser-side processing where applicable, but you should still inspect the downloaded result before sharing it.
- Keep the original file until the output has been opened and verified.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Deleting pages without keeping an original copy.
- Using printed page numbers instead of actual PDF page positions.
- Deleting pages that should have been extracted into a separate output.
Troubleshooting
- If the wrong page was removed, restore from the original and repeat the selection carefully.
- If several structural edits are needed, use Organize PDF or PDF Multi Tool instead of repeating single actions.
How to Use
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file or click to select the document from which you want to delete pages.
Select Pages to Delete
Click on page thumbnails to mark them for deletion, or enter page numbers in the input field.
Delete and Download
Click Delete to remove the selected pages and download your updated PDF.
Use Cases
Remove Blank Pages
Clean up documents by removing accidentally included blank pages.
Remove Sensitive Content
Delete pages containing confidential information before sharing documents.
Streamline Documents
Remove outdated or irrelevant pages to create more focused documents.
When to use this instead of a related tool
Extract Pages
Use this adjacent tool when the job moves beyond delete pages into a related PDF workflow.
Compare with Extract PagesOrganize PDF
Use this adjacent tool when the job moves beyond delete pages into a related PDF workflow.
Compare with Organize PDFSplit PDF
Use this adjacent tool when the job moves beyond delete pages into a related PDF workflow.
Compare with Split PDFLimitations and edge cases
- This tool removes pages but does not create separate extracted outputs. Use Extract Pages when the removed pages need their own file.
- If several page changes are needed together, Organize PDF or PDF Multi Tool is usually a better fit.
Examples
Remove scanner blanks
Input
scan-pack.pdf with blank pages
Output
scan-pack-clean.pdf
Trim a tender pack
Input
submission.pdf with extra appendices
Output
submission-final.pdf
Task pathways
Where this fits in pdf workflows
Organize and manage PDF pages hub
Choose the closest task in this PDF category before switching tools.
Go to Organize and manage PDF pages hubBuild a multi-step PDF workflow
Chain adjacent PDF actions when one tool is only part of the job.
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Scan every live PDF utility and route to the right next action.
Go to Browse all browser PDF toolsFrequently Asked Questions
Can I recover deleted pages?
Deletion is permanent in the output file. Keep a backup of your original document if you might need the pages later.
Can I delete multiple pages at once?
Yes, you can select and delete multiple pages simultaneously.
Will deleting pages affect bookmarks?
Bookmarks pointing to deleted pages will be removed. Bookmarks to remaining pages are preserved.
Does Delete Pages overwrite my original file?
No. It creates a new output. Keep the original until the cleaned PDF has been checked.
What should I check before sharing output from Delete Pages?
Open the downloaded file and verify page order, readability, visible edits, and any privacy-sensitive details before sending or filing it.
Does Delete Pages upload my document to OpenToolsKit servers?
OpenToolsKit is designed around browser-side processing where applicable. Some browser features, third-party links, or unsupported file types can have different boundaries, so review the privacy page for details.
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