Deleting pages from a PDF might seem straightforward given its universal format, but it's often inconvenient without paid software like Adobe Acrobat Pro. Free options like browser print-to-PDF workarounds are cumbersome. Fortunately, reliable online PDF editors make it simple and secure.
Based on hands-on testing, here are five top free tools that excel at page deletion, plus extras like compression and merging. Important security note: Avoid uploading sensitive or confidential documents to any online service, as data privacy can't be fully guaranteed.
Smallpdf offers an intuitive interface with a limit of two free tasks per hour (upgrade for unlimited). Drag and drop your PDF, view thumbnails, and hover to reveal trash icons for easy deletion.
Pro tip: Integrate directly with Google Drive or Dropbox for uploads.
Apply changes, then download, email, or save back to cloud storage. Bonus features include merging, compressing, converting to images, annotations, text addition, and image insertion.
Visit Smallpdf
Sejda allows three tasks per hour and 200MB per file. Upload from your device, Google Drive, Dropbox, or via URL. Thumbnails let you delete pages easily; enlarge with the slider for large files.
For bulk deletion, enter page numbers or ranges in the bottom bar.
Download, save to cloud, or get a 7-day shareable link.
Visit Sejda
Completely free with no task limits (100MB total upload). Ideal for multiple PDFs—upload several, delete via thumbnails (sorted by page count), then generate and download individually.
Straightforward and functional, though basic—no merging.
Visit PDFResizer
Vibrant, ad-free interface with no limits. Enter page numbers or ranges (no thumbnails). Preview by expanding the file preview.
Pro tip: Windows users can download a desktop app.
Delete, then download, cloud-save, or continue editing (compress, resize, rearrange).
Visit PDFCandy
Unlimited, no size limits, thumbnails for previews. Upload multiple files, even from cloud. Click thumbnails to delete (they turn translucent).
Download or email results.
Visit PDF24 Tools
These tools simplify PDF page deletion. Smallpdf, Sejda, and PDFCandy shine for quick tasks; PDFResizer and PDF24 for batches. Explore more options and share your picks in the comments.
