Split PDF

Split PDF Files and Extract Pages Online

Extract specific pages from any PDF or split an entire document into individual page files. Type a page range like 1-3, 5, 8-10 to pull out exactly the pages you need, or use the split-all feature to separate every page into its own PDF downloaded as a convenient ZIP file. Everything happens in your browser with zero uploads.

How to Split or Extract PDF Pages

Upload your PDF using the file picker or drag and drop. The tool reads the document locally and shows you the total page count. Enter a page range using commas and hyphens (e.g., "1-3, 7, 12-15") to extract specific pages into a new PDF, or click Split All to create separate single-page PDFs bundled in a ZIP download.

The range syntax is flexible: use individual numbers (5), ranges (1-10), or any combination (1-3, 5, 8-10, 15). Pages are extracted in the order you specify, so you can also use this tool to rearrange pages by listing them in your desired sequence.

When You Need to Split PDFs

Common scenarios include extracting a single chapter from a textbook, pulling specific invoice pages from a batch, separating a signed page from a contract, or reducing file size by removing unnecessary pages before sharing. Students often extract assignment-relevant pages from large reference documents.

Professionals use splitting to isolate pages for different departments, extract exhibits from legal documents, or create client-specific versions of reports by pulling relevant sections. The split-all feature is useful for document management systems that require individual page files.

Technical Information

The splitter preserves all page content including embedded fonts, images, annotations, and form fields. Extracted pages maintain their original dimensions and quality. The tool handles PDFs of any version and most encryption types (you may need to enter a password for protected files).

Processing uses the pdf-lib JavaScript library running in your browser. For split-all operations, JSZip bundles the individual pages into a single ZIP download for convenience. Both libraries run entirely client-side with no server communication.

Privacy Guarantee

Your PDF files are processed exclusively in your browser's memory. No file data is uploaded to any server at any point. This makes the tool safe for confidential documents, medical records, financial statements, legal contracts, and any other sensitive material you need to split.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I extract non-consecutive pages? Yes. Use comma-separated values like "1, 5, 9, 12" to extract any combination of specific pages regardless of their order in the original document.

Is there a page limit? There is no imposed limit. The tool handles documents with hundreds of pages, constrained only by your browser's available memory.

Can I split a password-protected PDF? If you know the password, you can unlock the document first. The tool cannot bypass encryption on documents you do not have authorization to access.

What if I need to merge the extracted pages with another PDF? Use the Merge PDF tool to combine your extracted pages with other documents into a single file.

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