Use the tool (this page is the guide)
EverydayTools Split PDF is the live splitter: Pick pages, Text ranges like 1-3, 5, 7-9, or Split every page into a ZIP—up to 100 MB, processed in your browser with no upload.
Most people say “split PDF” when they mean something more specific: pull two invoices from a batch export, send a client only one chapter, or turn a multi-page scan into one file per receipt. Choosing the right mode—and the right EverydayTools PDF tool—saves a rework cycle.
When you actually need to split a PDF
Select a section
Keep pages 22–35 of a report as one PDF. Use Pick pages or Text ranges on Split PDF.
Scattered pages
Need pages 3, 47, and 112 only? Prefer Extract PDF Pages (or type those numbers in Text ranges on Split PDF).
One file per page
Batch receipts or court single-page filings → use Split every page (ZIP download).
Delete pages, keep the rest
Drop a cover sheet or blank pages with Remove Pages—not a full split.
Three modes in EverydayTools Split PDF
The live tool exposes exactly three modes. Pick and Text ranges always output one combined PDF. Only Split every page outputs a ZIP of single-page PDFs.
| Mode | Output | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Pick pages | One combined PDF | Visual selection, shift-click ranges |
| Text ranges | One combined PDF | Known page numbers without using the grid |
| Split every page | ZIP of page-N.pdf files | Receipts, filings, DMS single-page imports |
Step-by-step: pick pages or text ranges
Use this when you want one PDF that contains only the pages you selected.
Step 1
Open Split PDF and upload
Go to everydaytools.pro/split-pdf. Drag in a PDF or click to browse. Max size is 100 MB. Processing stays in your browser—nothing is uploaded to EverydayTools.
Step 2
Choose Pick pages or Text ranges
Pick pages: click thumbnails to select; use shift-click for a contiguous range. The range text field stays in sync.
Text ranges: type selections like 1-3, 5, 7-9. Order in the output follows page number order.
Step 3
Click Split PDF and download
Review the summary rail (page count), then click Split PDF. You get one combined PDF—not separate files per range. Open it and verify first and last pages before sharing.
Important: EverydayTools does not use an “Add Range” multi-output flow. One Pick/Text-ranges run = one PDF. For several chapter files, run Split once per chapter (or use Split every page + Merge PDF).
Split every page into a ZIP
- Upload your PDF on Split PDF.
- Select Split every page.
- Click Split PDF and download the ZIP (
page-1.pdf,page-2.pdf, …). - Rename files before filing or emailing—default names are page-based.
ZIP output can be larger than the source because each single-page PDF carries its own container overhead and font data.
Split vs Extract vs Remove
| Goal | Tool |
|---|---|
| New PDF from selected pages / ranges, or ZIP of every page | Split PDF |
| Visually pick non-consecutive pages into one file | Extract PDF Pages |
| Delete pages and keep the remainder | Remove Pages |
Splitting confidential PDFs safely
For contracts, medical records, and HR packets, ask: where is the file processed?
| Model | Uploaded? | Confidential docs? |
|---|---|---|
| Browser-local (EverydayTools) | No | Yes—preferred for private files |
| Cloud upload splitters | Yes | Only if you trust retention policy |
| Desktop (Acrobat, etc.) | No | Yes |
EverydayTools uses pdf-lib / PDF.js in the tab. You can confirm in DevTools Network that PDF bytes are not POSTed to EverydayTools while splitting.
Limits, encrypted PDFs & every-N pages
- 100 MB max per file on Split PDF. Larger files need desktop tools or pre-compression.
- Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first (only if you are authorized).
- Every N pages (auto-chunk every 10 pages) is not a built-in mode. Use typed ranges across multiple runs, or Split every page + Merge. Other online splitters sometimes offer every-N in one click if you need that workflow.
- Low-memory mobile browsers may struggle with hundreds of pages—prefer desktop for huge scans.
What to do after splitting
Compress if email rejects the file
Use Compress PDF or Compress PDF to 1MB when portals enforce size caps.
Verify before you send
- Page count matches your selection
- First and last pages are correct
- Text remains selectable if it was in the original
- Internal links to removed pages will not resolve—expected
Rename and re-merge if needed
Prefer names like AnnualReport_Q1.pdf over split-output.pdf. Recombine with Merge PDF if you over-split.
Real-world PDF splitting workflows
Legal section delivery
Send each party only their section: run Text ranges once per section (one PDF each), then compress before email.
Invoice batch → single files
One invoice per page export → Split every page → ZIP → rename for AP systems.
Paper sharing without filler
Methodology + results only: Extract pages or Text ranges for those spans; remove cover pages with Remove Pages when you want the rest of the packet intact.
Technical notes
- Page objects are copied, not re-rendered — image DPI and fonts stay as in the source pages you kept.
- Cross-page links break when the target page is not in the output—expected.
- Digital signatures on the original may show invalid on the split file because the document hash changed.
Ready to split?
Pick pages, type ranges, or export every page as a ZIP—private, browser-only, free.
Open Split PDFFrequently Asked Questions
How do I split a PDF file into multiple pages online?
Open EverydayTools Split PDF, upload a PDF (up to 100 MB), then choose a mode: Pick pages (thumbnail grid), Text ranges (e.g. 1-3, 5, 7-9), or Split every page (ZIP with one PDF per page). Click Split PDF. Pick and Text ranges download one combined PDF; Split every page downloads a ZIP.
What is the difference between Split PDF and Extract PDF Pages?
Split PDF builds a new file from selected pages or ranges (or a ZIP of every page). Extract PDF Pages is optimized for picking scattered pages visually into one output PDF. For deleting pages while keeping the rest, use Remove Pages instead.
Does Pick pages or Text ranges create multiple PDF files?
No. On EverydayTools, Pick pages and Text ranges always produce one combined PDF containing the selected pages in order. To get one file per page, use Split every page (ZIP). To get separate chapter files, run Split once per range (or split every page, then Merge the pages you need).
Can I split a PDF without downloading software?
Yes. EverydayTools Split PDF runs in your browser with pdf-lib and PDF.js—no install, no signup, and the file is not uploaded to EverydayTools servers.
Is it safe to split confidential PDFs online?
Only when processing stays local. EverydayTools loads the PDF in your browser memory and never uploads it. Avoid upload-based cloud splitters for legal, medical, or HR documents unless you trust their retention policy.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
Not while it is encrypted. Unlock it in a PDF viewer you trust, save an unprotected copy you are allowed to process, then split that copy. Only unlock files you own or have permission to handle.
What is the maximum PDF size?
EverydayTools Split PDF accepts PDFs up to 100 MB. Very large page counts may still be slow or fail on low-memory phones—split on a desktop browser if needed.
Will splitting a PDF reduce quality?
No. Splitting copies page objects into a new PDF container. It does not re-encode images or flatten text, so sharpness and fonts match the original pages you kept.
Does splitting preserve hyperlinks and bookmarks?
In-page and external URL links on kept pages are preserved. Bookmarks or links that pointed to pages outside your selection will not resolve in the new file—that is expected.
Can EverydayTools split every N pages (e.g. every 10 pages)?
Not as a dedicated mode today. Workarounds: type consecutive ranges in Text ranges and run multiple splits, or use Split every page (ZIP) then Merge PDF to rebuild chunks. Some other online tools offer every-N chunking if you need that in one click.