PDF Split

Split PDF files into separate documents. Extract specific pages or divide into multiple files based on page ranges.

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Drag & drop a PDF file here or browse

Select a PDF file to split (Max 50MB)
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How to Use PDF Split

How to Split PDFs

  1. Upload PDF: Select or drag and drop your PDF file.
  2. View all pages: See thumbnail previews of every page.
  3. Select pages: Click to select pages you want to extract, or enter a range (e.g., "1-5, 8, 12-15").
  4. Choose split mode: Extract selected pages, split into singles, or split by count.
  5. Click Split: Process and create the new PDF(s).
  6. Download: Save individual files or download all as a ZIP.

Page Selection Tips

  • Click individual thumbnails to select/deselect
  • Shift+click to select a range
  • Ctrl/Cmd+click to select multiple individual pages
  • Use "Select All" or "Deselect All" for quick selection
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Features

  • Extract specific pages
  • Extract page ranges
  • Split into single-page PDFs
  • Split every N pages
  • Visual page selection with thumbnails
  • Shift+click for range selection
  • Page range input (e.g., 1-5, 8, 12-15)
  • Preview all pages
  • Client-side processing (no upload)
  • Download as individual files
  • Download all as ZIP
  • Free with no registration
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About PDF Split

Large PDFs often contain more than you need to share or archive. Our PDF splitter extracts specific pages or divides documents into smaller files—useful for sharing relevant sections without exposing the entire document.

Splitting Options

Multiple ways to divide your PDF:

  • Extract pages: Select specific page numbers to extract
  • Page ranges: Extract pages 5-10, 15-20, etc.
  • Split by size: Divide into chunks of specified pages each
  • Every page: Create separate PDFs for each page

Page Selection Interface

Preview thumbnails help you identify which pages to extract. Select pages by clicking thumbnails or entering page numbers directly. Combine multiple ranges in a single operation (pages 1-3, 7, 12-15).

Use Cases

Document sharing: Send only relevant pages from lengthy reports. Archiving: Separate chapters or sections for organized storage. Printing: Extract pages needed for physical printout. Compliance: Remove sensitive pages before distribution.

Output Quality

Extracted pages maintain original resolution and formatting. Vector graphics, images, and text remain crisp. Bookmarks and links within extracted pages are preserved when their destinations are included.

Processing Considerations

Password-protected PDFs require the password before splitting. Very large files may take longer to process. For documents with hundreds of pages, consider using page ranges rather than selecting individual pages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I split a PDF into separate files?
Upload your PDF, then choose a split method: extract specific pages, split at every N pages, split at specific page numbers, or extract a range. Preview the split and download individual files or all as a ZIP archive.
Can I extract just certain pages from a PDF?
Yes! Enter page numbers to extract (e.g., "1, 3, 5-10, 15"). You can extract individual pages or ranges. Each extracted section becomes a separate PDF. Perfect for pulling specific content from larger documents.
How do I split a PDF into equal parts?
Choose "Split every N pages" and enter the number. A 20-page PDF split every 5 pages creates four 5-page files. Great for dividing large documents into manageable sections or chapter-based splits.
Will splitting reduce the quality of my PDF?
No! Like merging, splitting is lossless. We extract pages without re-encoding content. Text, images, vectors, and formatting remain at original quality. The split files are exact copies of those pages from the source.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
You must enter the correct password to access protected PDFs for splitting. We cannot bypass security - you need authorized access. Split files can be saved without protection or with new passwords as you choose.
Is there a page limit for splitting?
You can split PDFs up to 500 pages. For very large documents, processing time increases. Our browser-based tool handles most documents efficiently. For extremely large files, consider desktop PDF software.