How to Delete PDF Pages: The 2026 Guide

Deleting pages doesn't need to be complicated. Our Delete PDF Pages tool is designed to be intuitive, functioning much like a physical light table where you can see all your pages at once.

1. Upload Your PDF: Drag and drop your file into our Delete PDF Pages tool. Deleting pages doesn't need an internet connection after the page loads, as processing is Local-First.
2. Visual Selection: You'll see thumbnail previews of every page in your document. No more guessing which page is which.
3. Select Pages to Delete: Click once on any page thumbnail you want to remove. A red border or trash icon will indicate you've selected it for deletion. Click again to deselect if you change your mind.
4. Refine Your Selection: You can select multiple pages across different sections of the document. You'll see a counter showing exactly how many pages you've marked for removal.
5. Process and Save: Click the button to generate your new, slimmed-down PDF. The unwanted pages are stripped out, and your new document is ready for download instantly.
6. Download Clean PDF: Your streamlined document is ready immediately. The deleted pages are completely removed from the file structure, not just hidden.

Pro Tip: If you accidentally select the wrong page, just click it again to unselect it. You can select and deselect as many times as needed before clicking Delete.

When you search for "delete pdf pages online," most results require you to upload your document to a cloud server. For a public cafeteria menu, that's fine. But for a legal contract, tax return, medical record, or confidential business document? It's a significant privacy risk.

pdfcanada.ca is fundamentally different. We run the PDF processing engine inside your web browser using modern JavaScript libraries. This local-first approach means:

• Your file never leaves your computer or device—it's processed entirely in your browser's memory.
• No temporary copies are created on our servers. We literally can't see your documents.
• You can even turn off your Wi-Fi after the page loads, and the tool will still work perfectly.
• Ideal for sensitive documents: tax returns (CRA submissions), medical records, legal contracts, NDAs, financial statements, and HR documents.
• No data retention, no server logs, no third-party access—complete privacy by design.

• Preview Before Deleting: Always review the page thumbnails carefully to ensure you're deleting the correct pages. A quick double-check prevents accidentally removing important content.
• Keep Original Backups: Before deleting pages from important documents, save a copy of the original complete PDF. Once deleted, pages are permanently removed from the generated file.
• Delete in Logical Groups: If you're removing many pages, delete them in batches (e.g., all blank pages first, then all instruction pages) to stay organized.
• Check Page Numbering: Remember that deleting pages changes the physical page count but doesn't update printed page numbers in headers/footers. Page "5 of 10" will still say that even if the document is now only 8 pages.
• Consider Organizing Instead: If you need pages in a different order rather than deleted, use our Organize PDF tool to rearrange them first.
• Verify Content After Deletion: After deleting pages, open the resulting PDF and skim through to ensure the document still flows logically and no critical pages were removed by mistake.