Split PDF
Split PDF files free — extract page ranges or split every N pages, then download separate PDFs or one ZIP. Files never leave your browser.
Split a PDF online free and pull out just the pages you need — one chapter, a single invoice, a few pages to send. Choose exact ranges like 1-3,5,7-9 or split every N pages, then download individual files or one ZIP. One PDF at a time, up to 20 MB, processed entirely on your device with nothing uploaded.
Drag & drop a PDF file here
or click to browse files
PDF files only — up to 20MB each
How to split a PDF
Splitting pulls pages out of a PDF into separate files — either the exact ranges you type or even chunks of N pages. Pages are copied as-is rather than re-exported, so text stays selectable and nothing is re-compressed. The file is read into your browser's memory, divided there, and saved back by your browser: no upload, no server copy.
Add the PDF you want to split
Drag one file (up to 20 MB) onto the box above, or click to browse. The file's page count is shown immediately, so you know what range you are working with.
Choose how to split it
Pick Page range and type something like 1-3,5,7-9 — each comma-separated part becomes its own PDF. Or pick Every N pages and enter 1 for one file per page, or 10 to chop a long document into ten-page chunks.
Split and download
Click Split PDF. A single output downloads directly; multiple outputs are bundled into one ZIP. Your page range is validated against the real page count first, so a typo like page 500 in a 20-page file is caught with an explanation.
Start over in one click
After a split, use "Split another PDF" to clear the file and try a different range — no page reload needed if a range was rejected.
When splitting a PDF comes in handy
Share one chapter, not the book
Extract pages 45-62 of a manual or textbook to send a colleague, instead of emailing a 300-page file they have to scroll through.
Pull one invoice out of a bundle
Monthly statements often arrive as one long PDF. Split out the single page you need for expenses, tax records, or a supplier query.
Break a scan into separate files
Scanned a whole stack of forms as one PDF? Split every N pages to get one file per document, ready to name and file individually.
Key features
Two ways to split
Type exact page ranges like 1-3,5,7-9 for surgical extracts, or split every N pages to carve a document into equal chunks.
Validated against the real page count
Ranges and page numbers are checked against the document's actual page count, so an impossible page number is reported plainly instead of failing mid-process.
Lossless page extraction
Pages are copied as-is with pdf-lib — text stays selectable and images and vector graphics are untouched by the split.
Supported formats
- Input: PDF (.pdf) — one file at a time, up to 20 MB
- Output: separate standard PDFs (.pdf); multiple outputs download together as one ZIP
- Page range syntax: comma-separated pages and ranges, e.g. 1-3,5,7-9
- Works in any modern desktop or mobile browser — no install, no account, nothing uploaded
Privacy and security
Limitations
- One PDF per operation, up to 20 MB. Splitting several documents means repeating the process, or compressing first if a file is too large.
- Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first (use Unlock PDF) — the tool reports this clearly instead of producing blank pages.
- Bookmarks, form fields, annotations, and digital signatures are not carried into the extracted files; the output is a plain page sequence.
- Very long documents are bound by your device's available memory, since every page of output is built in the browser.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I extract specific pages from a PDF?
Choose Page range and type them like 1-3,5,7-9. Each comma-separated part becomes its own PDF file, so you can mix single pages and ranges in one pass.
How do I split a PDF into equal parts?
Choose Every N pages. Enter 1 for one file per page, or 10 to turn a 100-page document into ten 10-page files. The last chunk simply takes whatever pages remain.
What happens if I enter an impossible page number?
You get a specific message naming the problem range and the real page count — for example, page 500 in a 20-page file. Nothing is processed until the range is valid, and you can correct it and try again without reloading the page.
Does splitting change the quality of my pages?
No. Pages are copied as-is with pdf-lib, so text stays selectable and searchable and images keep their original resolution.
Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?
No. Splitting runs entirely in your browser. The file is read into local memory, divided there, and saved back by your browser — nothing is transmitted or stored on a server.