Split PDF
Remove Pages from a PDF
Sometimes you don't want to extract a slice — you want to keep the whole PDF minus a few pages. Maybe page 3 has a typo and you have a corrected replacement. Maybe you scanned a 50-page document and the cover page came out blank. Removing pages is one click per page; the rest stays exactly as it was.
- Works in your browser — no install
- Files private and isolated to your workspace
- Free tier covers most everyday use
What you should know
Removing vs. extracting
Removing keeps everything except the pages you specify (subtract). Extracting keeps only the pages you specify (additive). Same tool, opposite mode.
What gets recalculated
Page numbers shift after removal — page 4 becomes page 3 if you deleted page 1. If your PDF has internal page references ('see page 8'), those become incorrect. Use the edit-pdf tool to fix references after removal.
Bookmarks and TOC
Bookmarks pointing to removed pages are dropped. The TOC's page numbers are static text and need manual update if your TOC was already in the PDF.
When to use the editor instead
If you're removing pages because they have errors (typos, wrong figures), consider editing the page directly with our edit-pdf tool. Faster than removing + re-inserting a corrected page.
Tips that actually help
- Always keep the original — once removed, pages are gone from the new file. Original PDF stays in your workspace.
- Remove first, then add page numbers if needed — page numbers will reflect the new sequence.
- If you're cleaning up a big PDF (deleting blank scan pages, ad pages, etc.), use thumbnail view and delete in batches.
- After removing pages from a contract or legal doc, double-check the page references in the body still make sense.
Remove pages from your PDF.
No install, no signup wall, no watermark on paid plans.
Frequently asked questions
Can I remove every other page?
Yes — list the even or odd page numbers (2, 4, 6, ... or 1, 3, 5, ...) in the remove list.
Will the file get smaller?
Yes, proportional to how many pages you removed. A 100-page PDF with 20 removed becomes ~80% the size, give or take.
Can I undo a removal?
The new PDF is a separate file. Your original stays in your workspace untouched, so you can always start over.
Does removing pages re-flow the layout?
No — each remaining page is preserved exactly as it was. Only the page sequence changes.
What about embedded form fields?
Form fields on remaining pages stay functional. Form fields on removed pages disappear with the page.
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