Split PDF – Extract Pages From PDF Documents
Split a PDF into multiple files by page ranges. Choose which pages to keep. Fully browser-based—your documents never leave your device.
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How to split
- 1. Upload your PDF
- 2. Add page ranges
- 3. Click Split PDF
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A split PDF tool is essential for students, professionals, and businesses who need to divide large PDF documents into smaller, manageable files. This free online PDF splitter lets you split PDF by page range or split PDF into multiple files—whether you need to extract chapters, create separate documents from a split scanned PDF, or divide a large PDF for sharing. Unlike upload-based splitters, this tool runs entirely in your browser so your files never leave your device; you can split PDF offline in browser with no server uploads. Fast, secure, no signup.
Perfect for organizing assignment documents, managing large reports, processing invoices, and anyone who needs to separate PDF pages or break PDF into pages. All processing happens locally—no data is sent to servers. No signup, no usage limits, works on all devices.
What This Tool Does
The purpose of splitting PDFs: This PDF splitter tool divides large PDF documents into smaller files based on page ranges you specify. You can split a PDF into multiple separate files, each containing specific pages, or extract individual pages into their own files. The tool preserves all formatting, images, and structure from the original PDF, ensuring the split files maintain the same quality and appearance.
How it helps in file management: Large PDF files can be difficult to share, email, or manage. By splitting them into smaller, focused documents, you can organize content more effectively, share only relevant sections, reduce file sizes for easier transmission, and create more manageable document collections. This makes it easier to work with specific parts of large documents without handling the entire file.
When it's useful: This tool is invaluable when you need to extract specific chapters from a book, separate monthly reports from a quarterly document, create individual files from a multi-page invoice collection, divide a large presentation into smaller sections, or organize scattered PDF content into focused documents. It's also useful for creating submission-ready documents by extracting only the required pages.
When to Use This Tool
Creating Separate Chapters
Split a multi-chapter PDF document into individual chapter files. Perfect for students organizing course materials, authors managing book chapters, or professionals creating focused document collections. Each chapter becomes its own file, making it easier to share, review, or reference specific sections.
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. Works seamlessly with our extract PDF pages tool for more precise page selection.
Removing Blank or Unnecessary Pages
Split PDFs to exclude blank pages, cover pages, or unnecessary content. Create cleaner documents by splitting around unwanted pages, or use our remove pages from PDF tool for direct deletion. Perfect for cleaning up scanned documents or removing unwanted sections.
Organizing Documents
Organize scattered PDF content into well-structured, focused documents. Split large files into logical sections, create topic-based document collections, or reorganize content for better accessibility. 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. Split PDFs to create submission-ready documents containing only relevant content, reducing file sizes and ensuring compliance with page limits or requirements.
How to Use This Tool (Step-by-Step)
Uploading Your PDF
Click "Select 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 the total page count. All processing happens locally in your browser—nothing is uploaded to servers, ensuring complete privacy and security.
Choosing Pages to Split
Add page ranges by specifying "From page" and "To page" for each range you want to split. You can add multiple ranges to split the PDF into several files, or create a single range to extract specific pages. The tool shows a visual preview of selected pages, making it easy to see which pages will be included in each split file. You can add up to 10 ranges per split operation.
Running the Tool
Click the "Split PDF" button to process your file. The tool splits the PDF according to your specified ranges, creating separate files for each range (or one merged file if you select the merge option). Processing typically takes just a few seconds, depending on file size and number of ranges. The tool preserves all formatting, images, and structure from the original PDF.
Downloading the Result
After splitting completes, the resulting PDF files automatically download to your device. Each file is named with the page range it contains (e.g., "split-range-1-10-1234567890.pdf"). If you selected the merge option, you'll receive one combined PDF file. Original files remain unchanged on your device.
Pro Tip: Use the merge option to combine selected ranges into one PDF, or create separate files for each range. Preview pages before splitting to ensure correct ranges. For complex workflows, combine this tool with our merge PDF tool to reorganize documents completely.
Examples
Example 1: Splitting a Multi-Chapter PDF
Scenario:
A student has a 200-page textbook PDF and needs to split it into individual chapter files for easier study.
Process:
2. Add ranges: 1-25 (Chapter 1), 26-50 (Chapter 2), 51-75 (Chapter 3), etc.
3. Click "Split PDF"
4. Result: 8 separate chapter PDFs (one per chapter)
The split tool divides the large textbook into manageable chapter files, making it easier to study, share, or reference specific chapters without handling the entire 200-page document.
Example 2: 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. Add Range 1: Pages 5-12
3. Add Range 2: Pages 20-25
4. Enable "Merge all ranges in one PDF file"
5. Click "Split PDF"
6. Result: Summary-Report.pdf (14 pages total)
The split tool extracts the specific pages and merges them into one summary document, creating a focused report containing only the essential information.
Example 3: Removing Unnecessary Pages
Scenario:
A business needs to split a 30-page invoice collection, excluding the first 2 pages (cover) and last 3 pages (appendix), keeping only pages 3-27.
Process:
2. Add Range: Pages 3-27
3. Click "Split PDF"
4. Result: Invoices-Only.pdf (25 pages, cover and appendix removed)
The split tool creates a clean document containing only the invoice pages, excluding the cover and appendix, making it easier to process and share the essential content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool free?
Yes, this split PDF 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 merge PDF and extract PDF pages tools.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, this PDF splitter is fully responsive and works on all devices, including smartphones and tablets. The interface adapts to smaller screens, and all features—file upload, range selection, and splitting—are available on mobile browsers. Perfect for splitting PDFs on the go, whether you're at work, school, or traveling.
Can I split large PDFs?
Yes, the tool handles PDFs up to 100MB in size efficiently. Very large files may take slightly longer to process, but the tool remains responsive. The tool supports splitting PDFs with hundreds or even thousands of pages, creating multiple output files based on your specified ranges. For extremely large operations, consider splitting into smaller batches if needed.
What formats are supported?
The tool supports standard PDF files (.pdf). PDFs are split while preserving their original formatting, images, text, and structure. The output files are also standard PDF files 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?
Simply add a page range with the specific pages you want to extract. For example, to extract pages 5-10, set "From page" to 5 and "To page" to 10. You can add multiple ranges to extract different page sets, or use the merge option to combine selected ranges into one PDF. For more precise page selection, check out our extract PDF pages tool.
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. For extremely large PDFs, consider splitting them in multiple operations or using desktop PDF software for offline processing. The tool shows file size information to help you manage your operations effectively.
Page Range Edge Cases
When specifying page ranges, ensure the "From page" number is less than or equal to the "To page" number. The tool automatically validates ranges and adjusts invalid inputs. Overlapping ranges are allowed and will create separate files for each range. Empty ranges (where start equals end) will create single-page files.
Keeping Backups
While the tool doesn't modify your original files, it's always good practice to keep backups of important PDFs before splitting. The split 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 multiple files. If you selected the merge option, you'll receive one file; otherwise, you'll get multiple files (one per range). Ensure you have sufficient storage space for the output files.
Best Practices
For best results, verify page ranges before splitting by checking the page preview. Use descriptive filenames by renaming downloaded files. Combine this tool with our merge PDF tool for complete document reorganization. For comprehensive PDF management, explore our other PDF utilities including extract PDF pages 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.