How to remove Blank Pages from PDF

In this article, we will show you how to remove blank pages from PDF files on a Windows PC. PDF documents occasionally include blank pages (pages without text, graphics, or other visible content.) These pages may be added intentionally by the author for formatting purposes or get included accidentally while creating or editing the document. Blank pages can also appear in PDFs during document conversion when a physical scanner scans both sides of the page, even if one side is blank.

Deleting blank pages from a PDF not only improves the overall appearance of the document but also reduces its size, making it convenient to store or share the document.

How to remove blank pages from PDF

If you’re looking for a desktop-based software to remove blank pages from PDF, Adobe Acrobat is an excellent option. However, it requires a subscription.

There are many online tools available on the internet that allow users to delete specific pages from PDF files. In this post, we will introduce you to one such free tool – Delete PDF Pages by Smallpdf.

Smallpdf is an online software that allows users to manage or manipulate PDF documents. It offers Edit PDF, Merge PDF, eSign PDF, and various other tools that make working with PDF files easier. Delete PDF Pages is one of the tools offered by Smallpdf that lets you quickly and easily remove blank pages from PDFs online for free. It doesn’t require a signup, so can start by uploading the document.

Delete Blank PDF pages using Smallpdf

To use the tool, visit Smallpdf in your browser window and select Delete PDF Pages from the Tools menu on top.

You’ll arrive at the tool’s page on the website. Click on the Choose Files button to browse and upload the desired document from your device.

Note: Smallpdf can process multiple documents together, so you can also upload multiple PDFs in one go.

If the document is saved on Dropbox or Google Drive, you can click on the down arrow next to the ‘Choose Files’ button and select the respective option. You can also upload the file through drag-and-drop.

As soon as the file is uploaded, all its pages will be listed on the screen as thumbnails. Each page thumbnail will have a delete (trash) icon in the center. To delete a blank page, simply click on its icon.

Once you’re done, click on the Finish icon in the top-right corner to process the PDF.

A preview of the modified document will appear. If any page is left out by mistake, click on the Back button in the top-left corner to go back to the page deletion screen. To start the process from the beginning, click on the Start over button. To download the document, click on the Download PDF button on the right side of the file preview. You can also rename the file or save it back to your Google Drive or Dropbox.

Note:

The tool uses TLS encryption for secure document processing.
There’s no size limit for uploading the file.
Documents you upload will be removed from Smallpdf’s server an hour after processing.
You can also rearrange or rotate the pages if required.

That’s it. I hope you find this useful.

Read: How to strikethrough text in PDF document on Windows.

How do I delete a blank page in a PDF without Acrobat?

PDF Shaper is a desktop-based alternative to Adobe Acrobat that lets you remove blank pages from PDF files. The software is available as a freeware and works well with the latest versions of Windows 11/10. If you’re not concerned about the platform, you can also use a web-based tool (there are many free tools available) to delete blank PDF pages.

How to convert pages to PDF?

Zamzar is a free online tool that allows you to convert your ‘.pages’ file to PDF format. Visit Zamzar in your browser window and navigate to Converters > Document > PAGES. Browse and upload the desired file. Select PDF as the output format and click on the Convert Now button.