How do I delete just the first page of a PDF?

Drop your PDF, click the first thumbnail to mark it (a red X appears), and click Download. The new PDF starts from page 2 and keeps everything that follows.

When is removing the first page useful?

Common cases include trimming cover pages, removing scan separator sheets, dropping fax cover sheets, or stripping outdated title pages from a report before re-sharing.

Can I also delete other pages in the same operation?

Yes. After marking page 1, click any other thumbnail to add it to the deletion list, or use the range input like 1, 4, 9 to mark several pages at once.

Will the page numbering change in the resulting PDF?

The new PDF starts at page 1, which corresponds to your original page 2. The on-page numbering in the document itself is not rewritten; only the page order is updated.

Does this re-compress or change my PDF quality?

Quality is preserved. The kept pages are copied as-is with pdf-lib, so text, images, and formatting are unchanged from the original.

Delete the First Page of a PDF

Drop your PDF and click the first thumbnail to mark page 1 for removal, or type 1 in the range input. Download a new PDF that starts from page 2. All processing runs in your browser.

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How it works

pdfjs-dist renders a thumbnail of every page, and clicking the first one (or typing 1 in the range box) marks page 1. On download, pdf-lib copies pages 2 onward into a new document in their original order. Links that pointed at the old first page, such as a table-of-contents entry, are removed, and the new file starts with empty document properties.

Processing runs in your browser

All page removal happens locally in your browser tab. pdf-lib rebuilds the document in memory and the resulting file is downloaded directly to your device. Our servers are not involved at any point.

Frequently asked questions

How do I delete just the first page of a PDF?: Drop your PDF, click the first thumbnail to mark it (a red X appears), and click Download. The new PDF starts from page 2 and keeps everything that follows.
When is removing the first page useful?: Common cases include trimming cover pages, removing scan separator sheets, dropping fax cover sheets, or stripping outdated title pages from a report before re-sharing.
Can I also delete other pages in the same operation?: Yes. After marking page 1, click any other thumbnail to add it to the deletion list, or use the range input like 1, 4, 9 to mark several pages at once.
Will the page numbering change in the resulting PDF?: The new PDF starts at page 1, which corresponds to your original page 2. The on-page numbering in the document itself is not rewritten; only the page order is updated.
Does this re-compress or change my PDF quality?: Quality is preserved. The kept pages are copied as-is with pdf-lib, so text, images, and formatting are unchanged from the original.

Last reviewed September 30, 2026

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