Deleting a page from a PDF seems like an easy thing to do. And given the format's universal nature, it's understandable that anyone would think that way. It's not that convenient in practice - you can't just upload a file to Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, delete a few pages, then save it if you're not willing to pay for the Pro version. The same goes for web browsers, where you have to go through the arduous process of printing the PDF without the unwanted pages, which is quite a hassle.
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Luckily, that's where online PDF editors come in. Many sites allow you to quickly delete pages from PDF files in no time. Just below, you should find a few online editors that not only allow you to do this, but also various other features to further enhance your experience.
Warning: No matter how good an online PDF editing tool is, avoid uploading documents containing sensitive or confidential information, as there is no guarantee where they might end up.Smallpdf limits you to two tasks per hour unless you're willing to pay a subscription. But its super friendly user interface makes this online PDF editor a real pleasure to use.
Simply drag and drop a PDF file into the Delete Pages screen, wait for it to upload, and you should see all of the pages listed as thumbnails. Then, just click on the "trash can" icon that appears when you hover over a thumbnail.
Tip: You can also choose to upload files from Google Drive or Dropbox directly to Smallpdf.
Click Apply Changes after deleting the pages, and then you can download the changed PDF, share it via email, or even upload it directly to Google Drive or Dropbox.
The fun doesn't stop there. You can also choose to perform a range of additional actions such as combining the PDF with other documents, compressing it to a lower DPI to reduce file size, or converting pages to image-based formats.
Not to mention the fact that you get access to a set of basic PDF editing tools that make it easy to make annotations, add text, and insert images.
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Sejda is similar to Smallpdf but offers an improved limit of three tasks per hour. It also imposes a maximum upload limit of 200MB per PDF, although this shouldn't be a problem for most people.
The tool lets you select files from your computer or upload them directly via Google Drive and Dropbox. Besides, you can also access PDF files available online by directly inserting URLs.
After uploading your PDF file, you should see a list of neatly arranged thumbnails, then click Delete to remove unwanted pages. If the thumbnails seem too small, use the slider at the top of the screen to increase their size.
Another way to delete pages – especially on large documents – is to insert the page numbers directly into the Delete Pages bar present at the bottom. You can also enter page ranges to quickly delete multiple pages.
Once the removal of the pages is complete, Sejda allows you to directly download the PDF, save it to Google Drive or Dropbox, or even generate a shareable link (valid for 7 days).
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PDFResizer should be a great choice for anyone looking to remove pages from multiple PDFs at once. And unlike Smallpdf or Sejda, PDFResizer is completely free and places no limit on the number of tasks you can complete in an hour. However, you cannot upload PDF files with a combined file size of 100MB at a time.
After selecting a PDF file (or multiple PDF files), click Upload File and you should be able to quickly delete unwanted pages by clicking the Delete option listed on each thumbnail. If you select multiple PDFs, each file appears on the same screen. However, these files are displayed in ascending order – from the smallest number of pages to the largest number.
After removing the unwanted pages, click Generate PDF and you should be able to download each file separately. Unfortunately, PDFResizer does not provide any functionality to combine downloaded PDF files. Although with what you get in the package you can't really complain.
Granted, PDFResizer provides less frills and looks rather dull, but it works pretty well. Also, you can delete pages from multiple PDF files without worrying about time limits.
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PDFCandy is a fun name for an online PDF editor. You will understand why it is named as such once you see its beautiful user interface with vibrant colors. And to make things even better, it has no time limits or annoying ads.
Compared to other PDF editors in this list, there are no visible thumbnails in PDFCandy which you can preview to remove unwanted pages. Therefore, you should rely only on inserting individual page numbers or ranges into the Delete field provided.
Tip: To double-check page numbers, click the expand icon when hovering over the downloaded PDF to open it directly in the PDFCandy UI.
Once you're done, tap Delete Pages, and you can then download the PDF locally or save it to Google Drive or Dropbox. Or, you can continue editing the PDF with some of the other options PDFCandy gives you — compress, resize, rearrange, etc.
Tip: If you are using Windows, you can also choose to download a desktop version of PDFCandy. Cool stuff. Visit PDFCandy
PDF24 Tools is another free online PDF editor that offers an easy approach to deleting PDF pages. It has no job limits, no download size limits, and unlike PDFCandy, lets you preview pages in thumbnail format to easily identify and delete pages.
As with PDFResizer, you can also choose to upload more than one file at a time. But what makes it even better is its ability to select multiple files directly through Google Drive and Dropbox.
Admittedly, PDF24 Tools creates some confusion the first time around. Instead of providing visual cues when it comes to deleting pages, you have to click on the unwanted thumbnails themselves. After that, these pages become translucent to indicate that they are no longer present there.
After eliminating unnecessary pages, you can choose to download the file (or files) locally or email the modified content to contact directly. A simple yet powerful tool that does what it's supposed to do.
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The five online tools listed above not only help to delete PDF files but also turn the whole process into a fun endeavor. Consider using Smallpdf, Sejda, and PDFCandy for one-off tasks. Otherwise, you can use PDFResizer and PDF24 Tools to manage many PDF files.
Of course, this is by no means an exhaustive list. There are many other PDF editors online, so be sure to check out some more. And if you have your top picks, share them below in the comments.
