Ever needed to delete a page from a PDF but felt stuck? Whether it’s taking out outdated content from a proposal, cleaning up scanned documents with misaligned pages, or cutting duplicated pages from a combined PDF, deleting PDF pages shouldn’t be a headache.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly how to delete pages from a PDF for free on all devices — Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android, and online browsers. Well, it should be noted that although the built-in page deletion function of these devices and platforms is convenient in most cases, there are also some limitations that may drive you crazy. So, check the summary table below to understand in advance which tool best meets your needs:
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Tools |
Type |
Free for use |
Batch Delete |
Output without flattening the file |
Multi-platform |
Decrypt and encrypt Flexibly |
Can be used offline |
|
TechEDMentor |
Professional PDF editor |
❌ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
|
Preview |
Mac's built-in tool |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
✅ |
|
Files & Print |
iPhone's built-in tool & feature |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
✅ |
|
Print |
Android phone's built-in feature |
✅ |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
✅ |
|
Microsoft Edge & Print |
Windows' built-in tool & feature |
✅ |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
✅ |
|
ComPDF's web demo |
Online PDF editor |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
❌ |
Ready to clean up your PDFs without ease? Let’s dive into step-by-step guides!
Use a Multi-Platform PDF Editor to Delete Pages
Deleting pages from a PDF seems straightforward until you hit roadblocks. Built-in tools and online editors work well until they don’t. Here’s why:
🔒 Can’t handle passwords: Mac Preview, Windows Edge, and mobile apps may fail to delete pages from encrypted PDFs, leaving you stuck.
🖨️ Static outputs: Many tools flatten edited PDFs, turning interactive forms into uneditable images.
🌐 Privacy risks: Online editors require uploading sensitive files to third-party servers.
📱 Platform chaos: Learn one method on Mac, another on Android, and a third for Windows — no consistency.
Enter TechEDMentor, the multi-platform editor that dodges these pitfalls while delivering professional-grade control:
✅ Unlock & Edit Encrypted PDFs: Remove pages from password-protected files without hassle.
✅ Preserve Interactivity: Edited PDFs retain fillable forms, hyperlinks, and annotations.
✅ Offline Security: Process files locally — no cloud uploads, no data risks.
✅ One Tool, All Devices: Identical interface on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone — learn once, use everywhere.
Here's how to delete PDF pages with TechEDMentor:
Step 1. Download and install TechEDMentor on your devices and open it after installation.
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Step 2. Click Open Files or drag your document into your TechEDMentor.
Step 3. Click on the four small square icons in the upper left corner > select the page(s) you don't want > click on the garbage bin icon to delete.
Step 4. Click File on the top toolbar > click Save or Save as.
How to Delete Pages in PDF Online
There are many online tools that can also delete PDF pages, but not every one of them is user-friendly. Here we tested the best 3 ones: SmallPDF, iLovePDF, and ComPDF‘s web demo. Both of them are easy to use and free. While SmallPDF and iLovePDF have limits on free uses, ComPDF can be used unlimited times for free!
For most users, ComPDF is the clear winner — no hidden limits, pro features for free. Save SmallPDF/iLovePDF for occasional edits, but if you’re tired of counting daily quotas, ComPDF is your stress-free solution. Now let's take a look at how to use ComPDF to delete pages:
Step 1. Open the ComPDF’s online tool website.
Step 2. Click Open File to upload your PDF.
Step 3. Click Viewer - Document Editor
Step 4. Select the page you don't want and click Delete, then click Save as to download.
⚠️ The security of the online tools we recommend is very reliable, but we also understand that you may still be concerned. And if you don't want to wander around the internet every time you need to edit a PDF, a local PDF editor like TechEDMentor may be a better choice.
How to Delete Pages from PDF with Mac's Preview
Preview is Mac's built-in image and PDF viewing app, and it works fine for deleting pages from a PDF. Follow the simple steps below to get your deletion done:
Step 1. Open your PDF with Preview.
Step 2. Click View > Thumbnails or Contact Sheet.
Step 3. Click on the page you want to delete. You can hold down Command on the keyboard to choose multiple pages.
Step 4. Press the Delete key on the keyboard. Alternatively, you can click Edit > Delete.
⚠️ Once you delete pages, you can undo it by clicking Edit > Undo. But once you delete pages and close Preview, PDF will be automatically saved, and you can't undo the deletion anymore. So it's better to double-check before you close Preview.
How to Delete PDF Pages with iPhone's Files
The iPhone’s built-in Files app offers a feature to delete PDF pages, but it only allows you to remove one page at a time. If you don't have too many pages to delete, follow the steps:
Step 1. Open the PDF in the Files app.
Step 2. Tap the thumbnail button at the top of the document.
Step 3. In the thumbnail view, long-tap the page for deletion > tap “Delete Page.” If you want to delete multiple pages, repeat this step.
Step 4. Tap “Done” after page removal.
Apart from the methods above, the print feature on iPhone is also helpful for PDF page deletion by exporting a new PDF with only the pages you need. But it’s worth noticing that this method will flatten the PDF and make the fillable files non-fillable.
⚠️ Once you delete a page, you can’t undo it, so be sure to double-check before removing any pages.
How to Delete PDF Pages with Android phone's Print
Android does not come with a built-in PDF viewer or editor, and cannot directly delete pages. But there is also a little trick here - use the printing function to select the pages you want to save and uncheck the pages you want to delete.
Step 1. Open the PDF file in the file manager.
Step 2. Tap the function menu and find Print, tap it to open the print preview screen. (The function menus of Android phones from different brands may be located in different positions, usually in the toolbar at the bottom or in the top left corner)
Step 3. By default, all pages are marked for printing. Uncheck the pages you want to remove from the document.
Step 4. Select Save as PDF from the drop-down menu (usually at the top), not a printer that's paired with your phone. And choose the location to save the new file.
⚠️ The PDF pages in the print preview are small, making it difficult to see the specific content on the page, so you may need to carefully uncheck the page you want to delete. In addition, this method will flatten the PDF and make the fillable files unable to be filled in anymore.
How to Delete Pages from PDF with Windows' Microsoft Edge and Print
Microsoft Edge is Windows 10 and 11' built-in browser, which also provides some simple PDF editing functions like annotating and adding text. But it's a pity that Microsoft Edge omits the page editing function. Just like Android, Microsoft Edge only allows you to use the printing function to delete pages indirectly.
Step 1. Open your PDF with Microsoft Edge.
Step 2. Click the printer button in the upper right corner, or use the shortcut Ctrl+P to open the print settings interface.
Step 3. Click the dropdown arrow below the Printer section and select Save as PDF.
Step 4. Select or fill in the page you want to save below the Page section. And then click Save.
⚠️ It's the same that the new PDF saved through the printing function will become a static document, making the fillable files non-fillable anymore.
Conclusion
Why juggle many tools when one does it all? TechEDMentor isn’t just a PDF editor — it’s a comprehensive PDF reader and editor to upgrade your PDF productivity. Ready to streamline your workflow?
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