Free Online PDF Split Tool
Split a PDF or extract specific page ranges into a new file.
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How to Split a PDF Online
Whether you need to extract a single chapter from a report, divide a scanned document into individual pages, or slice a large PDF into equal-sized chunks, this tool handles it in your browser with no uploads required. Everything runs client-side using the open-source pdf-lib library.
- Drop your PDF onto the upload area or click Browse to select a file.
- Choose a split mode: Page ranges to extract specific pages, or Every N pages to divide the document into equal parts.
- Enter your page ranges (e.g.
1-5, 8, 11-15) or choose how many pages each output file should contain. - Click Split PDF. The output files appear immediately below — download them one by one or as a single ZIP archive.
Page Ranges — Syntax Reference
The page ranges field accepts a comma-separated list of page numbers and ranges. Each item can be:
- A single page:
5→ one output file containing only page 5. - A range:
3-7→ one output file containing pages 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
You can combine both: 1-3, 5, 8-10 produces three output files.
Pages are numbered starting at 1. The tool validates your input in real time and
shows a preview of how many output files will be created.
Splitting vs Extracting — What's the Difference?
Splitting means dividing a document into multiple non-overlapping
parts that together cover all (or a subset of) the original pages.
Extracting means taking specific pages and creating a new document
from them. This tool supports both: use Every N pages for splitting,
and Page ranges for extraction. The same page can appear in multiple
output ranges if needed — for example, 1-5, 3-8 would create two
overlapping files.
Use Cases
- Separate chapters: Extract each chapter of a report or e-book into its own file for easier sharing.
- Unbundle scans: A multi-page scan of several separate documents can be split back into individual files.
- Remove unwanted pages: Extract only the pages you want, effectively leaving out the rest.
- Email size limits: Split a large document to bring each part under an email attachment size cap.
How to Use PDF Split
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Upload your PDF
Click to browse or drag a PDF file onto the upload area. The tool displays a page count and thumbnail preview.
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Choose split mode
Select "Split every page" to extract each page as its own file, or enter a custom range like "1-3, 5, 7-9" to extract specific pages.
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Download your files
Click Split PDF to process. Download individual pages or all extracted files in a single zip archive.
Frequently Asked Questions
5) or a range (7-12). Example: 1-3, 5, 8-10 produces three output files — one for pages 1 through 3, one containing only page 5, and one for pages 8 through 10. Pages are numbered starting at 1.
pdf-lib library. Your files are never uploaded to any server. You can verify this by disconnecting from the internet and using the tool — it works fully offline once the page has loaded.