Remove Pages from PDF Online: Delete Selected Pages Free
Delete unwanted pages or page ranges from any PDF document directly in your browser with zero uploads.
Remove Pages from PDF
Upload a PDF to view and select pages to delete
What this tool does and who it is for
This tool deletes the pages you pick from a PDF and hands back a shorter file. Click page tiles or type numbers and ranges such as 2, 4-6, then save. It is built for trimming a scan, dropping a blank sheet, or removing a page you should not be sharing.
Under the hood it copies every page you did not mark into a brand-new document, so the original on your disk is never touched. You will always download a new file named removed-pages plus the original name, and at least one page has to survive.
Everything runs inside your browser tab using the pdf-lib library. The page makes no upload request for your file, which matters when the PDF is a pay stub, a lease, or a tax return you would rather not push through a stranger's server.
Official Formula / Technical Standard
Real-World Worked Scenario
A 20-page document where pages 3 and 7 are marked produces an 18-page PDF with seamless sequential page indexing.
When people use it
Cut the cover sheet before e-filing
Court portals and agency upload forms often want only the substantive pages. Strip the fax cover or the blank back page, then check the page count against what the portal expects.
Drop the page with the account number
Sending a bank statement to a landlord? If one page carries details they do not need, remove it first. Remember this deletes whole pages; it does not black out part of a page.
Clean up a phone scan
Scanning apps love to capture an extra blurry frame or a finger-covered page. Mark those tiles, delete, and save yourself a re-scan.
Shorten a contract for a quick review
Pull the long exhibits out before emailing a colleague the core agreement, then keep the full original on file for the record.
Notes for US users
- US letter pages are 8.5 by 11 inches, but this tool does not resize anything. Pages keep whatever size they had, so a mixed letter and A4 packet stays mixed.
- Many lender, USCIS, and court e-filing portals cap file size or page count. Removing pages is a legitimate way to get under a limit, but confirm the portal's rules first so you do not drop a required attachment.
- If the file contains protected health information, treat the output like the original under HIPAA-minded habits: save it somewhere you control and delete stray downloads.
Limits and what to double-check
- •Page numbers are counted from 1 in the order of the PDF, not by the printed page labels. A document with roman-numeral front matter will not line up with the numbers on the paper.
- •Because pages are copied into a new file, document-level extras such as bookmarks, tags, and some form-wide settings may not carry over. Open the result and skim it before sending.
- •Password-protected files are opened with encryption ignored, which does not work for every file. If it fails, unlock the PDF first with an authorized password.
Expert Best Practices & Common Pitfalls
Recommended Best Practices
- •Review remaining page count before downloading to verify no essential annexes were deleted.
- •Always keep your source PDF copy as a backup.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- •Attempting to delete all pages, which creates an invalid 0-page PDF document.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Upload PDF
Select your PDF file from your computer or phone.
Select Pages to Delete
Click on pages in the grid or type page numbers in the input.
Confirm Deletion
Click 'Delete Selected Pages & Save PDF'.
Download Clean PDF
Download your newly formatted PDF file immediately.
Features & Security Architecture
- 100% Client-Side Privacy: Your confidential files never touch an external server
- Interactive Page Grid: Click any page thumbnail to instantly mark it for deletion
- Range Selection: Delete page intervals (e.g. 2, 5-8) with custom range input
- Instant Vector Save: Recompiles the clean PDF without re-compressing remaining pages
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool free?▼
Yes, 100% free with unlimited page deletions and no watermark.
Are my files uploaded?▼
No. The entire process runs locally in your browser RAM.
Does it change my original PDF?▼
No. The original file is only read, never overwritten. The tool builds a fresh PDF from the pages you kept and offers it as a separate download. If you delete the wrong page, just upload the original again and redo the selection.
Can I type a range instead of clicking each page?▼
Yes. Enter numbers separated by commas and ranges with a hyphen, for example 1, 3, 5-8, then press Select. The matching tiles turn red. Clear Selection resets everything, and you can still click individual tiles to fine-tune before you save.
Why does it refuse to delete every page?▼
A PDF with zero pages is not a valid document, so the tool stops you with a warning if your selection covers the whole file. Leave at least one page unmarked. If you wanted to discard the entire file, simply delete it from your device.
Will the page tiles show a picture of each page?▼
No. The tiles are numbered placeholders, not thumbnails. Open the PDF in your viewer first so you know which numbers to delete. This is especially important with scans, where pages can look identical in a file listing. Before deleting, flip through the file in your normal viewer and jot down the page numbers so nothing is guesswork.