How to Delete Pages from a PDF for Free (2026 Guide)

Need to remove a page from a PDF? Whether it's a blank page, outdated content, or something you don't want to share, deleting pages from a PDF is quick and easy — and completely free.

Why Delete Pages from a PDF?

• Remove blank pages — Get rid of empty pages from scans or exports
• Delete sensitive info — Remove pages with confidential data before sharing
• Clean up documents — Remove cover pages, ads, or irrelevant content
• Reduce file size — Fewer pages means smaller files
• Focus the content — Share only what's relevant to the recipient

How to Delete Pages: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Upload Your PDF

Go to EditPDFs.app and upload your PDF file.

Step 2: View Page Thumbnails

You'll see thumbnail previews of all pages in your document. This makes it easy to identify the pages you want to delete.

Step 3: Select Pages to Delete

Click on the pages you want to remove. You can select multiple pages at once. Selected pages will be highlighted.

Step 4: Delete and Download

Click the delete button to remove the selected pages, then download your updated PDF.

Tips for Deleting PDF Pages

Double-Check Before Downloading

Review the remaining pages before downloading to make sure you haven't accidentally deleted something important.

Keep Your Original

EditPDFs.app doesn't modify your original file — you download a new version. But it's still good practice to keep backups of important documents.

Deleting vs. Extracting

If you want to keep certain pages rather than delete others, extracting might be easier. Think about whether you want to "remove pages" or "keep only certain pages."

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to delete PDF pages?

Yes, completely free. No limits on how many pages you delete or how many documents you process.

Can I undo a deletion?

Before downloading, yes. After downloading, you'd need to re-upload the original file. Your original file is never modified.

Can I delete multiple pages at once?

Yes! Select all the pages you want to remove, then delete them in one action.

Will this affect the quality?

No. The remaining pages keep their original quality. Deleting pages doesn't compress or re-encode the content.

Does this work on any PDF?

Yes, including scanned documents. If the PDF isn't password-protected for editing, you can delete pages from it.