How to use Remove Blank Pages from PDF
Choose a PDF, pick how strict the blank check should be, then press Remove blank pages and download the cleaned PDF. The result lists which page numbers were removed.
How blank pages are found
A page with any text on it, even one line or a page number, is always kept. Pages without text are drawn at a small size and the share of dark pixels is measured, so the empty back of a double-sided scan counts as blank while a scanned page with writing does not. Check the list of removed pages before you delete the original.
Choosing the setting
Almost empty suits most files. Completely empty only removes pages with no marks at all, which is safest for exported documents. Near-empty scans too also catches scanned blank sheets with specks, shadows or bleed-through from the other side.
How it works
Pages with no text are drawn small and their share of dark pixels is measured
Examples
- Worked example
Remove the empty backs of pages from a double-sided scan.
Limitations and assumptions
Pages with any selectable text are always kept, even if they hold a single line. Scanned pages are judged by how much of the page is dark, so check the list of removed pages.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove a blank page in a PDF?
Choose the PDF and press Remove blank pages. Every empty page is removed at once and the result says which ones.
What if a page I need is removed?
Run it again with Completely empty only, or delete pages by number with Delete PDF Pages instead.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. The pages are checked in your browser.