Free Delete PDF Pages
Open a PDF, list the pages you want to remove (like 2, 5-7), and download a new PDF with those pages taken out and everything else kept in order. It runs in your browser, so your file is never uploaded.
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Quick answer
To delete pages from a PDF, open it here and list the pages to remove — single pages like 2, ranges like 5-7, or a mix. The tool builds a new PDF containing every page except those, in the original order, and downloads it. It runs entirely in your browser with pdf-lib, so nothing is uploaded and there is no watermark. You must keep at least one page.
Formula & method
Pages kept
kept = all pages 1…N that are NOT in the delete list
- N — the total number of pages in the source PDF
- delete list — the pages you typed to remove
remaining count = N − (number of distinct, valid pages you listed).
Your PDF is read locally and its page count shown. You list the pages to delete; the tool parses that into a set of page numbers and validates each is within range. It then walks the document and copies every page that is NOT in the delete set into a new PDF, preserving the original order, and downloads it. The live hint shows how many pages will remain. The kept pages are copied unchanged, so there is no quality loss. Everything happens on your device.
Examples
- Input
- A 10-page PDF, delete: 1
- Result
- A new 9-page PDF (pages 2-10)
- Why
- Page 1 is removed and the remaining nine pages are kept in order.
- Input
- A 12-page PDF, delete: 5-7
- Result
- A new 9-page PDF (pages 1-4 and 8-12)
- Why
- Pages 5, 6, and 7 are taken out; everything before and after is kept.
- Input
- A 20-page PDF, delete: 2, 10, 20
- Result
- A new 17-page PDF without pages 2, 10, and 20
- Why
- Each listed page is dropped and the other 17 pages keep their original order.
When to use this tool
- Dropping blank, duplicate, or unwanted pages (like a cover sheet or ad page) from a PDF.
- Removing confidential or irrelevant pages before sharing a document.
- Trimming a long scan down to the pages that matter.
Common mistakes
- Trying to delete every page. At least one page must remain, so a selection that covers the whole document is rejected.
- Listing the pages you want to keep instead of the ones to remove. This tool removes the pages you list — to keep only a few pages, use the Split PDF tool instead.
- Entering a page number larger than the document has. Keep every number within 1 to the page count shown.
Frequently asked questions
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. Page removal runs entirely in your browser with pdf-lib. The PDF is read locally, the kept pages are copied into a new file, and it is downloaded directly — nothing is sent to a server.
How do I list the pages to remove?
Use single pages (2), ranges (5-7), or a mix separated by commas (2, 5-7, 12). Order doesn't matter for deletion, and duplicates are ignored.
Will the kept pages lose quality?
No. Remaining pages are copied unchanged, so text stays selectable and images keep their resolution.
What if I want to keep only a few pages?
Use the Split PDF tool, which extracts the pages you list. This tool does the opposite — it removes the pages you list.
Can I delete all the pages?
No. At least one page must remain in the document, so an all-pages selection is rejected.
Is there a watermark?
No. The output is a clean PDF with no watermark and no added pages.
Sources & references
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Built and reviewed by HIFreeTools against the formula shown above and any authoritative references cited on this page. See our methodology and editorial standards.
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