Split PDF
Split PDF files into separate documents. Extract specific pages or split by range.
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About This Tool
Splitting a PDF into smaller documents is often necessary when you need to share specific pages, extract individual sections from a large report, or separate a multi-page scan into individual files. Our free online PDF splitter makes it easy to divide any PDF document into separate files — by page range, by individual pages, or by extracting specific pages — all without installing desktop software or uploading your documents to a server.
The tool provides flexible splitting options to match any workflow. You can split a document at every page to create individual single-page PDFs, extract a custom page range (such as pages 5-12) into a new document, or select specific non-contiguous pages (like pages 1, 3, 7, and 15) to combine into a new file. The intuitive interface shows page thumbnails so you can visually identify the pages you need, and you can preview each selection before splitting.
All processing happens entirely in your browser using client-side PDF technology, ensuring your documents remain completely private and secure. The tool preserves all content from the original pages — including text, images, fonts, bookmarks, and form fields — without any quality degradation. Whether you are extracting a single receipt from a year-long bank statement or splitting a 200-page manual into chapter-sized files, this free tool handles the job quickly and accurately.
How to Use This Tool
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file onto the upload area or click to browse. The tool processes the document and generates thumbnail previews of each page for visual reference.
Choose a Split Mode
Select how you want to split the document: extract every page as a separate file, extract a page range, or pick individual pages. The page thumbnails help you identify the correct pages.
Specify Pages or Ranges
Enter page numbers or ranges in the input field (e.g., 1-5, 8, 12-20). Click on page thumbnails to select them visually. The tool highlights selected pages for easy verification.
Split and Download
Click the split button to process the document. Download individual split files or all extracted pages as a ZIP archive. Each file is named with the original page numbers for easy identification.
Advantages & Use Cases
Flexible Splitting Modes
Choose between extracting individual pages, page ranges, or specific selections to match any document splitting need.
Visual Page Selection
Page thumbnails make it easy to identify and select the exact pages you need without guessing page numbers.
Zero Quality Loss
Pages are extracted without re-encoding, preserving the exact quality, formatting, and embedded content of the original document.
Complete Document Privacy
All splitting runs locally in your browser. No files are uploaded to servers, keeping sensitive documents completely confidential.
Batch Download as ZIP
Download all split files as a single ZIP archive with each file named by page number, making it easy to organize and use the results.
Supported Formats & Recommendations
The split PDF tool accepts standard PDF files (version 1.4 and above) as input and produces one or more PDF files as output. It supports PDFs containing text, raster images, vector graphics, embedded fonts, form fields, digital signatures, bookmarks, and annotations. The splitting operation extracts complete pages with all associated resources, ensuring the output files are fully functional standalone PDFs. Split files are compatible with all standard PDF readers including Adobe Acrobat, Preview, Foxit Reader, and browser-based viewers.