Remove Blank Pages from PDF

Scanned documents and exported PDFs often contain unwanted blank or near-blank pages that add file size and look unprofessional.

Use Ask PDF: upload your document and type "remove blank pages". All empty pages are detected and removed automatically.

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Files up to 700 MB

Frequently asked questions

What counts as a 'blank' page?

Pages with no visible content - either completely empty or with only faint scanner artifacts - are detected and removed. Pages with headers, footers, or minimal text are kept.

Can I combine this with other PDF cleanups?

Yes. Ask PDF supports multi-step commands like 'remove blank pages, make every page A4, and compress below 5 MB'.

Related problems

Make a Scanned PDF Searchable Your PDF is a scanned image - you can't select text, search for words, or copy anything from it. Resize PDF to A4 Your PDF has mixed page sizes - Letter, A3, or custom - and you need everything in A4. Compress PDF for Email Your PDF is too large to send as an email attachment.