Split PDF

    Extract specific pages from your PDF document

    How to split a PDF file

    Our PDF splitter lets you pull out exactly the pages you want from any PDF and save them as one or more new files. It runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript — your file never uploads to a server, never gets logged, and disappears from memory as soon as you close the tab. That matters when you are handling contracts, medical reports, legal filings, or any document you would not want sitting on someone else's disk.

    Step-by-step guide

    1. Upload the PDF. Drag the file into the upload zone or click to browse. The total page count appears as soon as the document finishes loading.
    2. Choose the pages you want. Type page numbers and ranges into the input field, separated by commas.
    3. Preview the ranges. Double-check the range list before splitting — each entry becomes a separate downloaded PDF.
    4. Split and download. Click Split PDF. Each range is saved as its own file and downloaded automatically.

    Range syntax examples

    • 1-5 → one PDF containing pages 1 through 5.
    • 1-3, 7-9 → two PDFs: pages 1–3 and pages 7–9.
    • 2, 5, 8 → three single-page PDFs.
    • 1, 3-6, 10 → a single page, a range, and a single page as three files.

    When to use a PDF splitter

    • Extracting just the signed page of a contract to forward to a counterparty.
    • Pulling individual chapters out of a scanned book or course pack.
    • Isolating specific sections of a long report before emailing.
    • Separating multi-invoice PDFs exported from accounting software.
    • Breaking a 500-page deposition into manageable per-witness files.

    Tips for cleaner splits

    • Check page numbers before splitting. Some PDFs have front-matter pages (cover, TOC) that shift the physical page number away from the printed number. Count visually or use the preview if available.
    • Need to reorder instead of split? Use Reorder PDF — splitting then merging is a slower way to do the same job.
    • Removing a handful of pages? Delete Pages is a one-click alternative when you want the remaining pages as a single file.
    • Combine the split pieces back together. If you split for review and then need to reassemble, use Merge PDF.

    Frequently asked questions

    Does splitting re-render or re-compress pages?

    No. Pages are copied byte-for-byte into each output file. Image quality, selectable text, and form fields are preserved exactly.

    Can I split a password-protected PDF?

    Not directly. Remove the password first with Unlock PDF, then split.

    What happens if I enter an invalid range?

    Pages outside the document's range (e.g. page 100 of a 50-page file) are skipped with a warning. Empty ranges produce no output file.

    Is there a file size limit?

    No imposed limit. Practical limits come from your browser's memory on very large files (multi-hundred MB). On phones, large splits may be slower.

    Are my files uploaded anywhere?

    No. The splitter runs entirely client-side using the open-source pdf-lib library. Nothing leaves your device.