PDF Split
Split PDF files by page range or extract individual pages online. Free PDF splitter with visual page selection and fast processing.
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About PDF Split
The PDF Split tool lets you extract specific pages from a PDF document or break it into smaller files. Whether you need to pull a single page from a large report or divide a scanned book into chapters, this tool gives you full control over how the output is organized.
All processing runs entirely in your browser using the pdf-lib library. Your PDF is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy. The resulting files preserve the original page quality, formatting, and annotations.
Split Modes Explained
Custom Range
Specify any combination of pages and ranges, such as "1-3,5,7-10". The selected pages are combined into a single output PDF in the order specified.
Extract Pages
Identical to Custom Range, focused on extracting individual page numbers. Enter comma-separated page numbers to pull exactly the pages you need.
Every N Pages
Splits the PDF into chunks of N pages each. For example, splitting a 12-page PDF every 3 pages creates 4 files with 3 pages each.
Individual Pages
Creates one separate PDF for each page in the document. Ideal for splitting scanned documents or forms into individual records.
How to Split a PDF
Upload Your PDF
Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF file. The tool will read the document and display the total page count.
Choose a Split Mode
Select how you want to split: extract a custom range of pages, split every N pages, or separate every page into its own file.
Split & Download
Click "Split & Download" to process. The resulting PDF file(s) will download automatically. For modes that produce multiple files, each file downloads separately.
Common Use Cases
Extract a Chapter
Pull specific chapters or sections from an e-book, manual, or report without sharing the entire document.
Reduce File Size
Remove unnecessary pages to create a smaller file for email attachments or uploads with file-size restrictions.
Separate Forms
Split a multi-page scanned document into individual forms, receipts, or records for separate filing and processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What page range formats are supported?
You can use individual pages (e.g., "1,3,5"), ranges (e.g., "1-5"), or a mix of both (e.g., "1-3,5,8-10"). Pages are numbered starting from 1.
Can I split password-protected PDFs?
The tool attempts to open encrypted files with default permissions. If the PDF requires a password to open, you will need to remove the password protection first using a dedicated PDF unlock tool.
Is the quality preserved when splitting?
Yes. Splitting copies pages exactly as they are in the source document. There is no re-encoding or compression, so the quality, fonts, images, and vector graphics remain identical.
How to Use PDF Split
Open PDF Split
Navigate to PDF Split in your browser.
Upload your file
Click the upload area or drag and drop your file. It will be processed locally in your browser.
Configure settings
Adjust any available options such as quality, format, or output preferences.
Download the result
Once processing is complete, click Download to save the output file to your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
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