Split PDF
Split a PDF into individual pages or page ranges
Split PDF breaks one PDF into multiple files — pull out a range of pages, cut it into equal-sized chunks, or extract specific page numbers — without installing anything. Files are uploaded securely and deleted from our servers within 1 hour.
Choose a PDF file above — processing starts automatically.
How to use Split PDF
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Upload the PDF you want to split.
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Choose Range (a custom page range or fixed-size chunks) or Pages (every page, or specific page numbers).
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Enter the range, chunk size, or page numbers for the mode you picked.
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Click "Split PDF" and download the result — one PDF for a single range, or a .zip for multiple files.
Everything you need to know about splitting PDFs
What does splitting a PDF do?
Splitting breaks one PDF into multiple separate files — either every page as its own file, or specific page ranges you define. The content of each page is copied exactly as-is; nothing is re-rendered or re-compressed in the process.
When you actually need this
- Pulling one chapter or section out of a large report or book to share on its own.
- Separating a scanned batch — a scanner that saved 50 pages as one file, when you actually needed 10 separate documents.
- Sending only part of a document without exposing the rest of it.
Split vs. extract vs. remove pages
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Split PDF | Breaks one file into several output files |
| Extract PDF Pages | Pulls specific pages into one new file, leaving the original untouched |
| Remove PDF Pages | Deletes specific pages, keeping the rest as one file |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Range and Pages mode?
Range mode pulls out a continuous span of pages, or splits the whole document into equal-sized chunks. Pages mode extracts specific, individually chosen page numbers, or every page as its own file.
Do I get one file back or several?
A single custom range downloads as one PDF; fixed-size chunks, "extract all," and multi-page selections download as a .zip containing multiple PDFs.
Can I select non-consecutive pages?
Yes — in Pages mode, enter comma-separated page numbers and ranges, like 1, 3, 5-8.
Will splitting affect quality or formatting?
No. Pages are extracted as-is with no re-compression or re-rendering, so content looks exactly as it did in the original.
Is there a limit on how many pages I can split?
Free use covers typical document lengths; very large PDFs may take a little longer to process.
Is my data safe when using this tool?
Yes. Files are processed securely and deleted from our servers within 1 hour.