How to delete pages from a PDF
Quick answer: To remove pages from a PDF, open it in a PDF tool that can delete pages, select the pages you don't want, delete them and save the file. In Quick PDF, open Delete pages, choose your PDF, tap the pages to remove, then download the remaining pages as a new PDF. The original stays unchanged.
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Blank pages from a double-sided scan, an ad page in a downloaded report, instruction sheets in a form packet, a page with information you'd rather not share: there are plenty of reasons to cut pages out of a PDF before sending it.
The good news: it's a quick job on any device, and you don't need to print or rescan anything. This guide shows how to delete PDF pages with Quick PDF in your browser on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows or Chromebook, plus the built-in options on Apple devices and when each one is the better fit.
Remove pages from a PDF with Quick PDF
- Open Delete pages Go to quickpdfapp.com, sign in and open Delete pages.
- Choose your PDF Pick the file from your Files app, Downloads folder or computer. It opens on your device inside the browser; nothing is uploaded.
- Select the pages to remove Tap each page you want gone. Page thumbnails make it easy to spot blank pages and duplicates.
- Delete them Delete the selected pages and check the remaining pages are the ones you want to keep.
- Download the rest Download the result. You get a new PDF without the deleted pages, and your original file is left as it was.
- Rename and send Give the new file a clear name, then attach it or share it from your phone's share sheet.
Removing pages on each device
- iPhone and iPad: open quickpdfapp.com in Safari. Pick the PDF from Files (including iCloud Drive). The new file saves back to Files, usually in Downloads.
- Android: use Chrome or another browser. PDFs from Gmail and WhatsApp usually sit in Downloads.
- Mac: works in Safari, Chrome or Edge. Your file is in Finder, often in Downloads.
- Windows: use Edge or Chrome and pick the file from Downloads or Documents.
- Chromebook: open the site in Chrome and choose the file from the Files app.
The steps are identical on all of them, so if you switch between phone and computer there's nothing new to learn.
Built-in ways to delete PDF pages
| Option | How | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Mac Preview | Show thumbnails, select a page, press Delete, then save | Saving overwrites the original unless you duplicate it first |
| iPhone Files app | Open the PDF, show page thumbnails, long-press a page and choose Delete | Changes the file in place |
| Print to PDF | Print only the pages you want to keep to a new PDF | Can drop form fields and links; slow for scattered pages |
| Quick PDF | Delete pages, then download the rest | Same on every device; original kept; needs an account |
Delete vs extract: pick the shorter list
If you want to remove two pages out of thirty, Delete pages is quickest. If you want to keep two pages out of thirty, it's quicker to select those two in Extract pages and save them as a new PDF. See how to save one page of a PDF.
And if the goal is to cut the document into several files rather than throw pages away, use Split: our guide to separating PDF pages explains how.
Pages people most often remove
- Blank pages from scanning. Double-sided scanning of single-sided paper adds a blank page after every sheet. Removing them makes the document shorter and the file noticeably smaller.
- Instruction pages. Government and tax packets often include pages of instructions. The person receiving the form usually only needs the pages you filled in.
- Cover sheets and fax headers. These add nothing once the document reaches you.
- Duplicates. Scanning the same page twice, or merging two files that overlap, leaves repeats.
- Pages meant for someone else. A shared packet may contain pages for other people or other departments. Send each person only their own pages.
A quick scroll through the thumbnails before you start helps you catch all of these in one pass.
Removing pages vs hiding information
Deleting a page removes that whole page. If you need to keep a page but hide part of it, such as an account number, a Social Security number or someone else's details, don't delete the page and don't just draw a box over it. Use Redact, which rebuilds the page so the hidden text is really gone, not just covered. Redacted pages become images, so their text can no longer be selected.
Other jobs to do while you're there
- Pages in the wrong order? Use Organize pages to drag them into place. Organize pages can also delete, rotate, duplicate and insert pages in one go. See rearranging pages in a PDF.
- Still too big to send? Removing pages often helps a lot with scans. If you need more, compress the result.
- Pages sideways? Rotate them so the reader doesn't have to.
Questions people ask
How do I delete a page from a PDF?
Open Delete pages in Quick PDF, choose your file, tap the page you want gone, delete it and download the rest. You get a new PDF without that page, and the original stays on your device unchanged.
Can I remove several pages at once?
Yes. Select every page you want to remove, wherever it is in the document, and delete them together. Then download the remaining pages as one PDF.
How do I remove pages from a PDF on iPhone?
Open quickpdfapp.com in Safari, choose Delete pages and pick the PDF from Files. Tap the pages to remove, delete them and download. You can also delete pages in the Files app by showing page thumbnails and long-pressing a page.
Can I undo deleting a page?
Your original PDF isn't changed, so you can always start again from it. That's one reason to keep the original until you've checked the new file.
How do I remove a blank page from a PDF?
Open Delete pages, choose your file and look through the page thumbnails. Blank pages are easy to spot. Tap each one, delete them and download the rest. This is especially useful after double-sided scanning.
Does removing pages reduce the file size?
Usually, yes. Each page adds to the size, especially scanned or photo pages. Removing blank pages from a scan can make the file much smaller.
Why can't I remove pages from my PDF?
The file may be password protected. If you know the password, remove it with Unlock, then delete the pages. If you don't know it, ask whoever sent the file.
Do I have to pay to use Quick PDF?
You can open a PDF and edit, sign or fill it after signing in with Google or email. To download, print or share the finished file you start a subscription with a free trial: 7 days on the yearly plan ($29.78 per year) or 2 days on the monthly plan ($2.99 per month). You are charged when the trial ends unless you cancel, and you can cancel anytime.
Sign in with Google or email and start editing. Saving your file starts a free trial: 7 days on yearly ($29.78/yr) or 2 days on monthly ($2.99/mo). Cancel anytime. 🔒 Your file stays on your device.