Split PDF — Extract Pages & Split by Range
Split a large PDF into smaller documents by page range in seconds. Pick pages like 1-3, 5, 8-10 and download a brand-new PDF — all processed privately in your browser.
Split PDF
Extract page ranges into a new PDF
Leave blank to include all pages. Use commas for individual pages, hyphens for ranges.
About the Split PDF tool
The Split PDF tool is perfect for pulling a single chapter out of an e-book, extracting a signed page from a long contract, or breaking a scanned document into manageable sections. You get precise control over which pages end up in the new file, without editing the original.
Because splitting runs entirely on your device, even highly confidential PDFs — legal filings, medical records, tax documents — can be processed without a single byte reaching a server.
Key features of Split PDF
- Extract specific pages using flexible range syntax (1-3, 5, 8-10)
- Split large PDFs into multiple smaller files
- Preserves original text, images, fonts, and formatting
- No file-size limit beyond your browser's memory
- Zero uploads — everything runs inside your browser
- Works on desktop and mobile with no install
How to use Split PDF
- Upload the PDF you want to split.
- Type the pages or ranges to extract, e.g. 1-3,5,8-10.
- Click ‘Split PDF’ to generate the new document.
- Download your split PDF to your device.
Common use cases
- Extract a signed page from a long contract
- Pull a single chapter from an e-book or manual
- Separate invoices from a monthly statement batch
- Isolate exam questions or worksheet sections for students
- Break a large scan into smaller, emailable pieces
Frequently asked questions
What page-range syntax does the tool accept?
Use commas and hyphens: 1-3,5,8-10 extracts pages 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9 and 10. Ranges can appear in any order.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
Not directly — first use our Unlock PDF tool to remove the password, then split the unlocked file.
Will splitting change the quality of my PDF?
No. Pages are copied byte-for-byte from the original, so quality, fonts and hyperlinks remain untouched.
Is this tool safe to use with confidential files?
Yes. Every file is processed locally inside your web browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Nothing is uploaded to a server, stored, or shared — so contracts, invoices, medical records and personal documents stay 100% private on your device.
Does it work on mobile and offline?
It works on any modern browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — on desktop, tablet and mobile. Once the page has loaded, all processing runs on your device, so you don't need to stay connected while working with your file.