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Split PDF Online

Extract specific pages from your PDF document

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Drop PDF file here

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Max 50MB per file

How to Split a PDF File

  1. 1
    Upload Your PDF
    Drag and drop your PDF file or click to browse. The file is processed locally in your browser.
  2. 2
    Select Pages to Extract
    Use visual thumbnails to click pages, quick options (All, First, Last, Odd, Even), or enter custom ranges like "1-3, 5, 7-10".
  3. 3
    Extract & Download
    Click "Extract" to split the pages. Download individually or as a ZIP archive.

Page Range Syntax

Use these formats to specify which pages to extract:

1-5

Pages 1 through 5

1, 3, 5

Specific pages 1, 3, and 5

1-3, 7-10

Multiple ranges combined

1-3, 5, 8-10

Mix of ranges and single pages

Why Split PDF Files?

Splitting PDFs allows you to extract exactly the content you need without sharing unnecessary pages. This is essential for privacy—share only relevant sections of a document while keeping other content confidential.

Extracted pages are also easier to manage and work with. Instead of scrolling through a 100-page document, you can extract specific chapters or sections for focused reading, annotation, or printing.

For email attachments and uploads, smaller files from split PDFs are more manageable and less likely to hit size limits. This is especially useful when file size restrictions apply.

Common Use Cases

Extract Cover Pages

Pull out title pages or covers for separate distribution or filing.

Remove Unwanted Pages

Extract only the pages you need, leaving out blank or irrelevant content.

Split Chapters

Divide a book or manual into separate chapter PDFs.

Share Specific Sections

Extract only relevant pages to share with colleagues or clients.

Create Handouts

Extract slide pages from presentation PDFs for printed handouts.

Archive Important Pages

Save key pages from long reports for quick reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I select which pages to extract?

Click on page thumbnails to select/deselect, use quick buttons (All, First, Last, Odd, Even), or enter page ranges like '1-3, 5, 7-10' in the input field.

Can I extract pages as a single PDF or multiple files?

Each selected page is extracted as a separate PDF. You can download them individually or all together as a ZIP archive.

Will splitting affect the quality of my PDF?

No. Pages are extracted at their original quality with no re-compression. What you put in is exactly what you get out.

Is there a limit on how many pages I can extract?

No limit. You can extract any number of pages from your PDF. Processing time may increase for very large documents.

Are my files secure?

Yes. All processing happens in your browser. Your PDF never leaves your device—it's never uploaded to any server.

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