PDF Splitter
Updated June 1, 2025Split a PDF or pull out specific pages by range, then download the result.
Select a PDF to split
Features
- Extract specific page ranges from a PDF
- Split PDF into individual pages
- Select pages by number or range (e.g., 1-3,5,7-9)
- Download extracted pages as a new PDF
- Preview pages before splitting
- 100% client-side—no file uploads
Common Use Cases
- Extract a single chapter from a large ebook
- Split a merged document back into separate files
- Remove unwanted pages from a PDF
- Save only specific forms from a multi-page document
- Separate scanned documents that were merged accidentally
PDF Splitting Explained
PDF splitting divides a single PDF file into multiple separate PDFs. You can extract specific pages, split every page into its own file, or separate a document into logical sections.
How splitting works: The tool reads your PDF, copies only the pages you specify into a new document, and saves the result. The original file remains untouched—you're creating a subset, not modifying the source.
Page range syntax: Use commas for individual pages (1,3,5) and hyphens for ranges (1-5). Combine both for flexible selection (1-3,7,10-12). Pages are 1-indexed (first page is 1, not 0).
Common strategies: Split into individual pages when you need each page as a separate file. Split by range when you need chapters or sections. Split by custom selection when you need specific pages only.
Examples
Original: 200-page book
Extract: pages 1-45 (chapters 1-3)
Result: New PDF with only selected chaptersOriginal: 10-page document
Split: All pages individually
Result: 10 separate PDF filesOriginal: Invoice with blank page 3
Extract: pages 1-2,4-5
Result: Clean invoice without blank pageFrequently Asked Questions
No. Splitting copies pages from the original PDF into new files. There's no re-compression or quality loss—each extracted page is identical to the original.
Use commas for individual pages (1,3,5) and hyphens for ranges (1-5). Combine them like 1-3,7,10-12 for flexible selection. Page numbers start at 1.
No, you'll need to remove the password first using a PDF reader that supports password removal. Once unprotected, you can split it with our tool.
No hard limit, but very large PDFs (200+ pages) may take longer to process. The tool processes everything in your browser's memory, so performance depends on your device.
Nothing! Since processing is client-side, your original file stays on your device. The tool creates new PDFs from copies of the selected pages, leaving the original untouched.
💡 Tips
- Preview pages before splitting to verify you have the right pages
- Use ranges for continuous sections and commas for non-contiguous pages
- Always verify the output PDF contains all expected pages
- Keep the original PDF until you confirm the split was correct