How to Remove Page Numbers from a PDF

Removing page numbers in a PDF can be a lifesaver when they’re out of order, incorrect, or just not needed.

On this page, you’ll find some effective methods to remove page numbers from any PDF file.

Remove Page Numbers from PDF Online Free

PDFgear online editor provides a convenient way to remove page numbers from a PDF without software installation.

PDFgear uses a whiteout feature to remove page numbers in a PDF, so it works with any visible page numbers, no matter how they are added/embedded into the file.

PDFgear is free to use, there’s no signup, and there’s no watermark.

Step 1. Go to PDFgear online PDF editor, and click the Select PDF File button to open the PDF with page numbers.

Step 2. Click the Shapes button from the upper menubar, and choose Add Rectangle.

Then draw the rectangle on the PDF so it covers the unwanted page numbers.

Step 3. Click the upper Change Color and Change Stroke Color buttons and change them both to white, this will white out the page number.

Repeat the steps to remove all the unnecessary page numbers.

Step 4. Now it’s time to download and save the PDF!

However, you should note that the PDFgear whiteout will leave a comment history, so if you intend to completely remove page numbers, use the Print file feature to save a flattened copy.

Batch Remove All PDF Page Numbers for Free

PDFgear software is a free and powerful PDF editor to batch remove all page numbers in a PDF on Windows and Mac. It leaves no trace, as the page numbers are completely removed.

PDFgear supports page numbers added by mainstream PDF editors like PDFgear and Adobe Acrobat. And if the page numbers still show up after the removal, you can use the PDF editing feature to manually delete them.

Step 1. Download and install PDFgear on your computer, launch the program, and click Open File to open the PDF you need.

Step 3. Go to the Edit section, click the Page Number button, and click Delete in the dropdown to remove all page numbers.

Step 4. Click Yes to confirm the deletion, and the page numbers will be all gone.

Step 5. If PDFgear fails to delete the page number, go to Edit > Edit Object. Then click on the page number and click Delete in the context menu to remove it.

Step 6. That should do the trick, and the deletion is permanent. Now, head to the upper-right corner, and click the Save as button to save the PDF without page numbers.

Remove Pages from a PDF on Mobile

PDFgear also provides a dedicated mobile app for you to remove PDF page numbers on iPhone and Android phones. When you’re working on the go, it can be of tremendous help.

PDFgear offers a powerful text editing mode for you to select existing page numbers in the PDF and delete with a simple tap.

Now get it from the Apple App Store or Google Play for free!

Step 1. Open the PDFgear app, tap the lower-right Plus button to add your desired PDF from device and tap on it in the Files list to open it.

Step 2. When the PDF file is opened, tap the upper-right Edit button.

Step 3. Tap the top Annotate button and switch to the Edit Text mode.

Step 4. Locate and tap on the PDF page number (you may need to zoom in on the PDF while doing so), and tap Delete in the pop-up menu to remove it.

Step 5. When you’ve removed all unnecessary PDF page numbers, tap the top-right triple dots button, and tap Save a Copy to get the new PDF.

Remove Page Numbers from a PDF with Adobe Acrobat Pro

If you’re an Adobe Acrobat user, this part of the content will show you how to remove page numbers in Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Yes, this feature is only available in the paid version, rather than the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Step 1. Open Adobe Acrobat Pro, click the upper-right File > Open to open the PDF you need.

Step 2. Go to the Tools section and tap on the Edit PDF button in there.

Step 3. Click Header & Footer from the upper ribbon, and click Remove from the dropdown to delete all page numbers.

Step 4. As you can see, the page numbers are removed. Now click File > Save to save the new PDF.

FAQs

Can I remove page numbers from a PDF without affecting the layout?

If they are added as a separate layer (e.g., in a header or footer), they can be deleted without affecting the rest of the text.

If they are part of the main text layer, the removal could potentially affect the surrounding content.

Is it possible to remove page numbers from a scanned PDF document?

Yes, you can use the PDF whiteout feature in PDFgear online PDF editor to remove any visible page numbers in scanned or image-based PDFs.

Why do some page numbers disappear when I try to edit them but others remain?

Some PDFs use dynamic headers and footers that are automatically generated and can be removed easily.

Others have page numbers embedded as static text or part of an image, making them harder to erase without manual editing.

Is it possible to remove page numbers from a PDF using Microsoft Word?

Yes, you can use Microsoft Word to open a PDF, remove the page numbers, and then save it back as a PDF. However, this method may alter the formatting.

Can I remove page numbers from specific pages in a PDF?

Yes, in PDFgear, if you only want to remove some of the page numbers, go to Edit > Edit Object to manually select and delete them. The Delete option in Page Number feature removes all page numbers.