Extract PDF Pages – Select & Save Specific Pages
Choose pages from a PDF and extract them into a new file. All processing in your browser.
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Drag and drop a file here or click to browse. Max 100MB.
Extraction Summary
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Processed locally—files are never uploaded.
Quick Tips
- • Click pages to select/deselect
- • Use range format: 1-3, 5, 7-9
- • Ctrl+A to select all pages
- • Files never leave your device
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An extract PDF pages tool lets you select pages from PDF and save only what you need. This one runs entirely in your browser—you can extract PDF pages offline in browser with no uploads. Unlike many online PDF extractors, your files are never sent to a server; everything stays on your device. It works for standard and extract scanned PDF pages too. Free, private, no signup.
Use it to pull specific chapters, invoice pages, or sections from large PDFs. All processing is local, so your documents stay private. No usage limits, works on all devices.
What This Tool Does
The purpose of extracting PDF pages: This PDF page extractor tool creates a new PDF document containing only the pages you select from the original file. You can extract individual pages, page ranges, or multiple non-contiguous pages, creating focused documents that contain only the content you need. The tool preserves all formatting, images, and structure from the original pages, ensuring the extracted PDF maintains the same quality and appearance.
How it helps in file management: Large PDF files often contain pages you don't need for a specific purpose. By extracting only the relevant pages, you can create smaller, more focused documents that are easier to share, email, or manage. This reduces file sizes, improves organization, and makes it easier to work with specific content without handling entire documents.
When it's useful: This tool is invaluable when you need to extract specific chapters from a book, pull important pages from a report, create focused documents from larger sources, save only the pages you need for submissions, or organize scattered PDF content into focused collections. It's also useful for creating custom document sets by extracting pages from multiple sources.
When to Use This Tool
Extracting Specific Content
Extract specific pages or page ranges from large PDFs for reports, presentations, or submissions. Ideal for pulling out important sections, creating focused documents from larger sources, or selecting only the pages you need for a particular purpose. Perfect for creating custom document collections from existing PDFs.
Creating Focused Documents
Create focused documents by extracting only relevant pages from larger PDFs. Extract specific chapters, pull important sections, or create custom document sets. Essential for creating submission-ready documents, focused reports, or organized content collections. Works seamlessly with our split PDF tool for more complex page management.
Removing Unnecessary Pages
Extract only the pages you need, effectively removing unwanted content. Create cleaner documents by extracting around unnecessary pages, or use our remove pages from PDF tool for direct deletion. Perfect for cleaning up documents or creating focused versions of larger files.
Organizing Documents
Organize scattered PDF content into well-structured, focused documents. Extract pages from multiple sources to create custom document collections, organize content by topic, or create focused versions of large documents. Essential for document management and creating professional file structures.
Submitting Only Required Pages
Extract and submit only the pages required for applications, reports, or submissions. Create submission-ready documents containing only relevant content, reducing file sizes and ensuring compliance with page limits or requirements. Perfect for creating focused documents for specific purposes.
How to Use This Tool (Step-by-Step)
Uploading Your PDF
Click "Select PDF File" or drag and drop your PDF file into the upload area. The tool supports PDF files up to 100MB in size. Once uploaded, the tool automatically reads your PDF and displays all pages as thumbnails. All processing happens locally in your browser—nothing is uploaded to servers, ensuring complete privacy and security.
Choosing Pages to Extract
Select pages to extract by clicking page thumbnails or entering page ranges in the input field. You can select individual pages (e.g., "1, 3, 5"), page ranges (e.g., "1-5"), or combinations (e.g., "1-3, 5, 7-9"). The tool shows visual feedback for selected pages and updates the input field automatically. You can also use "Select All" to choose all pages, or clear the selection to start over.
Running the Tool
Click the "Extract Pages" button to process your selection. The tool extracts the selected pages and creates a new PDF containing only those pages. Processing typically takes just a few seconds, depending on the number of pages selected. The tool preserves all formatting, images, and structure from the original pages.
Downloading the Result
After extraction completes, the new PDF file automatically downloads to your device. The filename includes a timestamp to help you identify the extracted file (e.g., "extracted-pages-1234567890.pdf"). You can then open, share, or further process the extracted PDF as needed. Original files remain unchanged on your device.
Pro Tip: Use keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl+A (or Cmd+A on Mac) to select all pages, and Escape to clear selection. Combine individual pages and ranges for flexible extraction (e.g., "1-3, 5, 7-9"). For complex workflows, combine this tool with our merge PDF tool to reorganize documents completely.
Examples
Example 1: Extracting Specific Pages for a Report
Scenario:
A professional needs to extract pages 5-12 and 20-25 from a 50-page quarterly report to create a summary document.
Process:
2. Select pages: Click thumbnails 5-12 and 20-25, or enter "5-12, 20-25"
3. Click "Extract Pages"
4. Result: Summary-Report.pdf (14 pages total)
The extract tool creates a focused summary document containing only the essential pages, making it easier to share or review the key information without handling the entire 50-page report.
Example 2: Extracting Individual Pages
Scenario:
A student needs to extract pages 1, 3, 5, and 7 from a 20-page research paper to create a quick reference document.
Process:
2. Select pages: Click thumbnails 1, 3, 5, 7, or enter "1, 3, 5, 7"
3. Click "Extract Pages"
4. Result: Quick-Reference.pdf (4 pages)
The extract tool creates a concise reference document with only the selected pages, making it easy to access key information without scrolling through the entire paper.
Example 3: Extracting Page Ranges
Scenario:
A business needs to extract pages 10-30 from a 100-page invoice collection to create a monthly invoice summary.
Process:
2. Select range: Enter "10-30" or click thumbnails 10-30
3. Click "Extract Pages"
4. Result: Monthly-Invoices.pdf (21 pages)
The extract tool creates a focused monthly invoice document, making it easier to process, share, or archive specific invoice periods without handling the entire 100-page collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool free?
Yes, this extract PDF pages tool is completely free to use with no signup required. There are no usage limits, no hidden fees, and no account creation needed. The tool works entirely in your browser, ensuring fast performance and complete privacy. All processing happens locally—no data is sent to servers. For related PDF needs, explore our other PDF utilities including split PDF and merge PDF tools.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, this PDF page extractor is fully responsive and works on all devices, including smartphones and tablets. The interface adapts to smaller screens, and all features—file upload, page selection, and extraction—are available on mobile browsers. Perfect for extracting PDF pages on the go, whether you're at work, school, or traveling.
Can I extract large PDFs?
Yes, the tool handles PDFs up to 100MB in size efficiently. You can extract up to 200 pages at once from any PDF, regardless of the total page count. Very large files may take slightly longer to process, but the tool remains responsive. The tool supports extracting pages from PDFs with hundreds or even thousands of pages.
What formats are supported?
The tool supports standard PDF files (.pdf). PDFs are extracted while preserving their original formatting, images, text, and structure. The output file is also a standard PDF that can be opened in any PDF viewer, shared, printed, or further processed with other PDF tools.
Are my files secure?
Yes, your files are completely secure. All PDF processing happens locally in your browser—no files are uploaded to any server. Your PDFs never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security. The tool uses client-side JavaScript libraries to process PDFs entirely on your computer, so sensitive documents remain private.
How do I extract only certain pages?
You can extract specific pages by clicking page thumbnails or entering page numbers/ranges in the input field. Use formats like "1, 3, 5" for individual pages, "1-5" for page ranges, or "1-3, 5, 7-9" for combinations. The tool provides visual feedback showing which pages are selected, making it easy to verify your selection before extracting.
Limitations & Tips
Maximum File Size
The tool handles files up to 100MB in size efficiently. Very large files may take longer to process, but the tool remains responsive. You can extract up to 200 pages at once per operation. For extremely large PDFs, consider extracting pages in multiple operations or using desktop PDF software for offline processing.
Page Range Edge Cases
When entering page ranges, ensure page numbers are valid (within the PDF's page count). The tool automatically validates and adjusts invalid page numbers. You can mix individual pages and ranges (e.g., "1-3, 5, 7-9") for flexible extraction. Empty selections will prevent extraction until at least one page is selected.
Keeping Backups
While the tool doesn't modify your original files, it's always good practice to keep backups of important PDFs before extracting pages. The extraction operation creates new files but doesn't delete or alter the original. However, having backups ensures you can always return to the original document if needed.
Download Issues
If downloads don't start automatically, check your browser's download settings or pop-up blockers. Some browsers may require permission to download files. Ensure you have sufficient storage space for the extracted PDF file. The extracted file size will be smaller than the original since it contains fewer pages.
Best Practices
For best results, verify page selections before extracting by checking the visual thumbnails and selection count. Use descriptive filenames by renaming downloaded files. Combine this tool with our merge PDF tool to combine extracted pages from multiple sources. For comprehensive PDF management, explore our other PDF utilities including split PDF and remove pages from PDF for a complete PDF workflow. Check out our related productivity tools like word counter and online notepad for additional document processing needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this PDF page extractor free to use?
Yes, this extract PDF pages tool is completely free with no signup, no watermarks, and no hidden limits. You can extract pages from as many PDFs as you like directly in your browser.
Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?
No. All extraction happens locally in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your PDFs are never uploaded, stored, or logged on any server, so sensitive documents stay on your device.
How many pages can I extract at once?
You can extract up to 200 pages in a single operation. For very large documents, you can run multiple extractions and then merge results using the merge PDF tool if needed.
Can I select non‑consecutive pages and ranges?
Yes. You can combine individual pages and ranges in the same selection, for example 1-3, 5, 7-9. The thumbnails and range input stay in sync so you can double‑check exactly what will be extracted.
Does this work on mobile devices?
Yes, the page extractor is responsive and works on modern mobile browsers. You can upload a PDF, tap pages to select them, and download the extracted file on phones and tablets.