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Delete PDF Pages

Remove unwanted pages from a PDF and keep the rest.

Your files never leave your device.

When to use it

Delete PDF Pages removes pages you don’t need from a PDF. Use it to drop blank pages from a scan, take out a cover sheet or terms pages before sending a document, remove pages with private information before sharing, or cut a long report down to the parts that matter. Smaller, focused documents are quicker to read and easier to email.

How to delete pages from a PDF

  1. Tap Choose PDF file, or drag a PDF onto the box.
  2. Wait for the page thumbnails to appear.
  3. Tap the pages you want to remove. They’re marked with a red cross. Tap again to unmark one, or press Clear selection to start over.
  4. Or type the page numbers in Or type the pages to delete, such as 1-3, 5, and press Select.
  5. Press Delete pages. The button shows how many pages will go.
  6. Press Download to save the new file, which ends in “-edited.pdf”.

A worked example

Your bank statement PDF has 9 pages: the statement on pages 1 to 3, then six pages of standard terms and adverts. A landlord only needs the statement. Open the file, type 4-9 and press Select: pages 4 to 9 get red crosses. Press Delete pages and download a 3-page PDF that’s smaller, clearer, and doesn’t share more than needed.

Tips

  • Zoom in on thumbnails in your browser if you need to read them before deciding.
  • Use typed ranges for long documents; tapping 40 pages one by one is slow.
  • Check page numbers against the thumbnails: the numbers printed on pages can differ from their position in the file.
  • Blank pages from double-sided scanning are easy to spot as white thumbnails.

Delete or extract?

If you’re removing a few pages from a long document, use this tool. If you’re keeping only a few pages, use Extract PDF Pages instead and pick the ones to keep; it’s the same result with fewer taps.

Common mistakes

  • Typing ranges with words like “1 to 3”; use 1-3.
  • Relying on deletion to hide sensitive information. Deleted pages are gone, but if the information also appears on pages you keep, it stays visible.
  • Forgetting about the original. The download is a new file; delete or replace the old one yourself if needed.
  • Trying to delete every page. Keep at least one.

Private by design

Pages are removed in your browser, so confidential documents never leave your device.

Keep only certain pages with Extract PDF Pages, change the order with Reorder PDF Pages, or break a file into parts with Split PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Can I delete pages without opening the PDF in another program?

Yes. The page thumbnails appear right here. Tap the pages to remove, or type their numbers, and download the new file.

Is the original PDF changed?

No. You download a new copy ending in "-edited.pdf". The original file on your device stays exactly as it was.

Why can't I delete every page?

A PDF needs at least one page. If you want to keep only a few pages, Extract PDF Pages is often quicker.

Does deleting pages make the file smaller?

Usually, yes, especially when you remove pages with large images or scans. Fonts and images still used by other pages are kept.

How do I type page numbers?

Separate pages with commas and use a hyphen for ranges, for example "1-3, 5, 9-10". Then press Select to mark them.

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