How to Remove Pages from a PDF

Need to delete blank pages, remove sensitive information, or trim down a large PDF file? BoostPDF makes it easy to remove unwanted pages from any PDF document. The process is simple and takes just a few clicks.

Whether you need to remove a single page or multiple pages, our editor gives you complete control. You can see thumbnail previews of all pages, making it easy to identify exactly which pages to delete.

Step-by-Step: Removing Pages from Your PDF

Follow these simple steps to remove pages from your PDF file:

  1. Open Your PDF File Click the button above or drag and drop your PDF into the editor. Your file loads directly in your browser—nothing is uploaded to our servers.
  2. View Page Thumbnails Once your PDF is loaded, look at the sidebar on the left side of the editor. You'll see thumbnail previews of every page in your document. This makes it easy to identify which pages you want to remove.
  3. Hover Over the Page to Delete Move your mouse over the thumbnail of any page you want to remove. A trash icon will appear on that page thumbnail.
  4. Click the Trash Icon Click the trash icon and the page will be deleted immediately. The remaining pages automatically renumber themselves.
  5. Remove Additional Pages (Optional) Repeat the process for any other pages you want to delete. You can remove as many pages as needed.
  6. Download Your Modified PDF Once you're done removing pages, click the "Export" button to download your modified PDF file with the unwanted pages removed.

Quick Tip: The page thumbnails update in real-time as you remove pages. This lets you see exactly what your final PDF will look like before you download it.

See It in Action

Using BoostPDF to remove PDF pages.

Why Remove Pages from a PDF?

There are many reasons you might need to delete pages from a PDF:

  • Remove Blank Pages: Delete unnecessary blank pages that were accidentally included in scans or conversions.
  • Reduce File Size: Smaller files are easier to email and faster to load. Removing unnecessary pages helps reduce PDF file size. Try our compression tool.
  • Remove Sensitive Information: Delete pages containing confidential data before sharing the document.
  • Extract Relevant Content: Keep only the pages you need and remove everything else. Or use Split PDF to separate pages into individual files.
  • Fix Scanning Errors: Remove duplicate pages or pages that were scanned incorrectly.
  • Create Custom Documents: Build a new document by removing unwanted sections from the original. Then use Merge PDF to combine selected pages.

Works on All Devices

Our PDF page remover works in your web browser, so you can use it on any device:

  • Windows PC: Works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and other modern browsers.
  • Mac: Use Safari, Chrome, or any browser on macOS.
  • Mobile Devices: Remove pages from PDFs on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
  • Chromebook: Perfect for Chromebook users who need browser-based tools.

Your Files Stay Private

When you remove pages from a PDF using BoostPDF, your files are processed directly in your browser. The PDF never leaves your device. Once you close your browser, all data is automatically cleared. This ensures your sensitive documents remain completely private.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I remove pages from a PDF for free?

Open your PDF in BoostPDF's editor, view the page thumbnails in the sidebar on the left, hover over any page you want to remove, and click the trash icon that appears. The page is deleted instantly. Repeat for any other pages you want to remove, then click Export to download your modified PDF.

Can I remove multiple pages from a PDF at once?

Yes! Simply click the trash icon on each page you want to remove. You can delete as many pages as needed before exporting your PDF. Each page is removed instantly when you click its trash icon.

Will removing pages affect the quality of my PDF?

No. When you remove pages, the remaining pages maintain their original quality. Nothing is compressed or degraded. Only the unwanted pages are removed—everything else stays exactly as it was.

Can I undo a page deletion if I make a mistake?

If you accidentally delete a page, simply close the editor without exporting and reload your original PDF. Your original file is never modified until you click Export and download the new version.

Is it free to remove pages from PDF?

Yes! Removing pages from PDFs is completely free on BoostPDF. Free users can process files up to 10MB, and premium users can handle files up to 100MB.

Does removing pages reduce the file size?

Yes, removing pages will reduce your PDF file size. The more pages you remove, the smaller your final file will be. This makes it easier to email or share the document. For even smaller files, try our PDF compressor.

Can I remove pages from a scanned PDF?

Absolutely! Our page removal tool works with all types of PDFs, including scanned documents, text PDFs, and PDFs with images. The page thumbnails make it easy to identify which scanned pages to remove.

Start Removing Pages from Your PDF

No software to install, no account to create, and no complicated steps. Just open your PDF in the editor above, click the trash icon on any page you want to remove, and download your modified file. It takes less than a minute.

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