How to remove confidential pages from a pdf before sharing
- Step 1Identify the confidential pages — Review the document and note every page number that should not be shared.
- Step 2Upload the PDF — Drop the document into the delete pages tool.
- Step 3Enter the pages to remove — Type all confidential page numbers to delete.
- Step 4Download the shareable version — Save the output PDF and send it. The original remains on your device unchanged.
Frequently asked questions
Is the deleted content truly gone from the output file?+
Yes — the deleted pages are not included in the output PDF. However, the original file on your device is unchanged.
Should I also scrub metadata before sharing?+
Recommended — run the output through the PDF Metadata Scrubber to remove author, company, and software information.
Can I verify the pages were removed before sending?+
Yes — always open the output PDF in a viewer to confirm all intended pages are absent before sharing.
Privacy first
All PDF processing runs locally in your browser using PDF-lib and pdf.js. No file is ever uploaded — only metadata counters are saved for signed-in dashboard stats.