How do I remove pages from a PDF?

Load your PDF, enter the page numbers to delete in the field (e.g. '2, 5-7'), and click Remove. A new PDF without those pages downloads automatically.

Can I remove multiple non-consecutive pages at once?

Yes. Enter any combination of individual pages and ranges separated by commas, for example '1, 3-5, 10' removes pages 1, 3, 4, 5, and 10.

Will my original PDF be changed?

A new PDF is created and downloaded. Your original file on disk stays unchanged.

Can I preview which pages will be removed?

Yes. After loading the PDF, the thumbnail grid highlights the pages you've entered in red so you can confirm before clicking Remove.

Is there a limit to how many pages I can remove?

You can remove any number of pages, leaving as few as one page in the output. The only restriction is that the result must contain at least one page.

Remove Pages from PDF

Enter the page numbers you want to remove (e.g. 2, 5-7), and download a new PDF with those pages deleted. Your original file is not modified.

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How it works

The page numbers you enter for removal are inverted by the tool to produce a keep list: every index from 1 to the total page count that is not on the remove list. pdf-lib copies the pages on that keep list into a new document. References from the kept pages to removed ones are cut, so the removed pages' text, images, and form values are not in the result, and links to them are removed. The original file on disk is untouched.

Processing runs in your browser

All processing happens inside your browser tab. pdf-lib handles everything in memory; our servers are not involved at any point. You can verify this yourself in your browser's DevTools Network tab.

Related operations

For rejoining selected pages later, try merge PDF. To export each page as an image, use PDF to image. For turning sideways pages upright before splitting, see rotate PDF.

Frequently asked questions

How do I remove pages from a PDF?: Load your PDF, enter the page numbers to delete in the field (e.g. '2, 5-7'), and click Remove. A new PDF without those pages downloads automatically.
Can I remove multiple non-consecutive pages at once?: Yes. Enter any combination of individual pages and ranges separated by commas, for example '1, 3-5, 10' removes pages 1, 3, 4, 5, and 10.
Will my original PDF be changed?: A new PDF is created and downloaded. Your original file on disk stays unchanged.
Can I preview which pages will be removed?: Yes. After loading the PDF, the thumbnail grid highlights the pages you've entered in red so you can confirm before clicking Remove.
Is there a limit to how many pages I can remove?: You can remove any number of pages, leaving as few as one page in the output. The only restriction is that the result must contain at least one page.

Last reviewed September 30, 2026

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