Can I delete multiple pages at once?

Yes! You can delete multiple pages in several ways: (1) Click on multiple page thumbnails to select them, (2) Enter page numbers separated by commas (e.g., '1,3,5'), (3) Use ranges (e.g., '5-10' for pages 5 through 10), or (4) Combine both (e.g., '1,3,5-7,10' for pages 1, 3, 5-7, and 10). All selected pages will be deleted in one operation.

What's the maximum file size I can process?

The practical limit is your browser's available memory, typically 50-100MB depending on your device. For best performance, we recommend files under 50MB. Files larger than 100MB may cause browser crashes. For very large files, use desktop software like Adobe Acrobat or split the PDF into smaller chunks first.

Can I delete pages from password-protected PDFs?

No, password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first before deleting pages. Use our PDF Unlock tool to remove the password, then delete pages from the unlocked PDF. This ensures all pages can be properly accessed and deleted.

Will deleting pages affect the remaining pages' quality?

No, deleting pages doesn't affect the quality of remaining pages. The process only removes selected pages—it doesn't compress, resize, or modify the content of pages that remain. Text, images, formatting, and all PDF features are preserved exactly as in the original for remaining pages.

Can I undo page deletion if I make a mistake?

The tool doesn't have an undo feature, but you can simply re-upload the original PDF and try again with the correct page selection. We recommend reviewing your page selection carefully before confirming deletion. If you've already downloaded the modified PDF, you'll need to use the original file to restore deleted pages.

PDF Delete Pages - Remove Unwanted Pages Free

When to Use This Tool

Use this when:

You need to remove blank pages, cover pages, or unwanted pages from a PDF document
You want to delete specific pages (e.g., pages 1, 5, 10-12) from a multi-page PDF
You're cleaning up a scanned document and need to remove duplicate or blank pages
You have a PDF with unwanted pages (advertisements, terms pages) that you want to remove
You need to remove pages from a PDF before sharing or archiving
You're preparing a PDF for printing and want to exclude certain pages
You have a PDF with mixed content and need to extract only relevant pages by deleting others

Don't use this if:

You need to delete pages from PDFs larger than 100MB (browser memory limits may cause crashes)
You want to delete pages from password-protected PDFs (unlock first using PDF Unlock tool)
You need to delete all pages from a PDF (tool requires at least one page to remain)
You require batch processing of 20+ PDFs simultaneously (use desktop software)
You need to preserve complex interactive forms or annotations during page deletion (use specialized PDF software)

What is a PDF Page Deleter?

A PDF page deleter removes specific pages from a PDF document, creating a cleaner file without unwanted content. Our tool processes the deletion entirely in your browser — no file uploads to external servers.

Deleting pages from PDFs is necessary when removing cover pages or blank pages, extracting only the relevant content from a larger document, removing pages with outdated information, cleaning up scanned documents that include accidental scans, and reducing file size by removing unnecessary pages.

This tool is valuable for office workers cleaning up scanned document batches, students removing irrelevant pages from downloaded materials, professionals preparing focused document packages for clients, administrators removing cover sheets from faxed documents, and anyone who needs to trim a PDF to only the essential pages.

Compared to Adobe Acrobat (paid subscription), online tools that upload your documents to remote servers, or printing to PDF after manually selecting pages (loses metadata and bookmarks), PureXio's page deleter provides a visual page-by-page view where you can select pages to remove with a click.

The tool shows thumbnail previews of each page for easy identification, supports selecting multiple pages and page ranges for deletion, preserves the original document quality and metadata for remaining pages, and lets you preview the result before downloading.

Best for: removing unwanted pages from PDFs. Visual page selection, bulk deletion, page range support. Preserves quality. Fully private processing.

How to Delete Pages from PDF

Drop your PDF file (up to 100MB) or click to browse and select your file. The tool will show you all pages

Select pages to delete by clicking on page thumbnails, or enter page numbers/ranges (e.g., '1,3,5-7' for pages 1, 3, and 5-7)

Click 'Delete Pages' and download your modified PDF with the selected pages removed

Common Use Cases

Remove blank pages (pages 2, 5, 8) from a 20-page scanned document

Delete cover page and terms page (pages 1 and 20) from a contract PDF before sharing

Remove duplicate pages (pages 3-4) that were accidentally scanned twice

Delete advertisement pages (pages 5-6) from a magazine PDF

Remove unwanted pages (pages 10-15) from a report PDF to create a shorter version

Delete signature pages or appendices (pages 18-20) from a document for a clean version

Remove pages with sensitive information (pages 7-9) from a PDF before sharing

Features

Delete individual pages or multiple pages from any PDF

Visual page preview with thumbnails to help you select pages to delete

Flexible page selection: enter page numbers (1,3,5) or ranges (5-10) or click thumbnails

Select all or deselect all pages with one click

Process PDFs up to 100MB (limited by browser memory)

100% private—all processing happens in your browser

No file uploads required—everything processes locally

Limitations & Constraints

Maximum file size: 100MB (browser memory limit). For larger files, use desktop software like Adobe Acrobat.

Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first. Use our PDF Unlock tool before deleting pages.

Cannot delete all pages—at least one page must remain in the PDF.

Very large PDFs (200+ pages) may process slowly. Consider splitting into smaller batches for better performance.

Complex PDFs with embedded media or 3D content may not delete pages correctly. Test with a simple PDF first.

Troubleshooting

PDF page deletion fails or shows 'No valid pages to delete' error

Solution: Ensure you've selected at least one page to delete. Check that page numbers are valid (within the PDF's page count). If using page input, verify the format is correct (e.g., '1,3,5-7' not '1, 3, 5-7' with spaces). Try selecting pages via thumbnails instead of text input. Prevention: Verify page count is displayed correctly before selecting pages to delete.

Page thumbnails don't load or appear blank

Solution: This can happen with corrupted PDFs or very complex files. Try refreshing the page and uploading again. If the original PDF opens fine in a PDF reader, the issue may be browser-specific—try a different browser. As a workaround, you can still enter page numbers manually even if thumbnails don't show. Prevention: Ensure the original PDF opens correctly before deleting pages. Use modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge).

Browser crashes when deleting pages from large PDF

Solution: Close other browser tabs and applications to free up memory. Try a different browser (Chrome handles large files better than Firefox). Delete pages in smaller batches if the PDF is very large (delete 10-20 pages at a time). If crashes persist, use desktop software for files over 50MB. Prevention: Keep files under 50MB. Check available system memory before processing large files.

Downloaded PDF is missing pages that should have been kept

Solution: This is rare but can happen with complex PDFs. Verify your page selection before deleting—double-check which pages you selected. Try re-deleting with a fresh upload. If the original PDF opens fine, the issue may be browser-specific—try a different browser. As a last resort, use desktop software to delete pages. Prevention: Review page selection carefully before confirming deletion. Test with a simple PDF first to verify the tool works.

Page deletion takes too long or seems stuck

Solution: Large PDFs (over 30MB or 100+ pages) can take 30-60 seconds to process. Check your browser's task manager to see if it's still processing. If it's been more than 2 minutes, refresh the page and try a smaller file or delete fewer pages at once. Ensure you have a stable internet connection (for initial page load). Prevention: Keep files under 30MB for faster processing. Close other applications to free up system resources.