Split PDF File
Extract page ranges into a new document, separate every page into standalone PDFs, or divide documents into equal intervals in seconds.
Select PDF to Split
Drag and drop your document here, or choose a file from your computer or mobile device.
document.pdf
Extraction Rules
Click thumbnails on the left or type page numbers separated by commas and dashes.
Will generate approximately 0 separate PDF files.
Every single page will be extracted into a standalone, single-page PDF document. All generated files will be packaged into a convenient .ZIP archive for easy downloading.
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100% In-Browser Privacy
Your files are processed locally within your browser sandbox. No document pages or metadata are ever uploaded to remote servers.
Multiple Extraction Modes
Choose between extracting specific custom page ranges, splitting every page into separate files, or grouping into equal page chunks.
Lossless Quality Retention
All vector fonts, hyperlinks, high-resolution imagery, form fields, and bookmarks on extracted pages remain untouched and pristine.
How to Split PDF Files Online
Divide documents into smaller files or extract specific sections in three simple steps.
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your document into the box above, or click "Choose PDF File" to select from your device storage.
Choose Split Mode
Select "Custom Page Selection", "Extract All Pages", or "Split by Page Interval". Click thumbnails visually or enter page ranges.
Download Split Files
Click "Split PDF Document". Instantly download your extracted PDF file or your zipped bundle of separated documents.
Why Split Large PDF Documents?
PDF documents are ideal for preserving layout consistency, but large multi-page reports can be bulky to distribute and difficult to navigate. Splitting a PDF allows you to separate extensive documents into manageable, targeted files:
Isolate Relevant Contract Clauses
Extract specific agreement annexes, sign-off pages, or non-disclosure exhibits without exposing the entire master contract to third-party vendors.
Satisfy Email Attachment File Size Limits
Major corporate email platforms restrict attachments to 20MB. Dividing high-resolution brochures or scans into smaller chapters ensures smooth email delivery.
Extract Single Invoices & Receipts
Accounting systems often export thousands of monthly billing receipts in a single merged PDF. Split them into separate PDFs for individual filing and client dispatch.
Targeted Academic Readings & Syllabus
Students and researchers can carve out required chapters from 500-page academic textbooks for lightweight reading on mobile devices or fast printing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about splitting and extracting pages from PDF files.
Are my sensitive documents uploaded to an external server?
No. The entire process runs 100% locally in your web browser using WebAssembly and client-side JavaScript. Your confidential files, contracts, and tax records are never transmitted across the network or stored on any remote cloud database.
How do I extract non-consecutive pages (e.g., pages 1, 4, and 7-9)?
Select "Custom Page Selection" mode. You can either click individual page thumbnails directly in the preview grid or type comma-separated values like 1, 4, 7-9 into the page range box. Both inputs stay synchronized automatically.
What happens when I choose "Extract All Pages"?
The engine parses every page in your original document and builds a standalone, single-page PDF for each one. All generated PDFs are then compressed into a single, organized .ZIP file for rapid one-click download.
Does splitting a PDF reduce the visual quality or formatting of the pages?
No. The extraction process is completely lossless. The engine copies raw PDF page objects, embedded vector typography, active hyperlinks, high-resolution raster images, and metadata dictionaries directly without recompression.
Can I split password-protected PDF files?
If your file is protected with a user open password, please unlock it first using our Unlock PDF tool. Once unlocked, you can freely split, extract, and re-save your pages.