Split PDF
Extract pages or split PDFs into smaller files
drag & drop a file anywhere · paste with Ctrl/⌘+V · max 100MB
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How To Split PDF
Follow along with the steps below
Step 1
Add your PDF
Drag and drop the PDF you want to divide, or click to browse and select it from your device. The file loads directly in your browser with no installation needed.
Step 2
Choose how to split
Decide whether to split the file into multiple documents or extract a specific page range. Enter the page numbers or range, such as 3 to 9, that you want to keep.
Step 3
Run the split
Click the split button and the tool separates your PDF accordingly, preserving the original text, images, and layout of every page.
Step 4
Download your files
Save the resulting PDF or PDFs to your device. Each output is a clean, standalone file ready to share or store right away.
Need to break a large document into smaller pieces or pull out just a few pages? Our free Split PDF tool lets you divide one PDF into multiple separate files or extract an exact page range into its own document in seconds. Add your file, choose where to split or which pages to keep, and download the results instantly. There is no sign-up, no watermark, and no software to install.
The Split PDF tool divides one document into several smaller PDFs or pulls a specific page range out as a standalone file. Whether you want to separate every page, cut a long report into sections, or isolate pages 5 through 12, the splitter handles it quickly. It is browser based, free to use, and needs no registration. Your formatting, fonts, and quality stay unchanged, and all processing happens entirely in your browser, so your files never leave your device.
What you can do with Split PDF
- Extract a single signed contract or invoice page from a long batch PDF to send to one recipient
- Break a lengthy report or ebook into individual chapters for easier reading and sharing
- Pull out only the relevant pages of a bank statement or form before uploading them somewhere
- Separate scanned documents that were merged into one file back into individual records
- Isolate a specific page range from a slide deck or manual to share just the section that matters
A PDF often bundles many pages into a single file, which makes sharing one chapter, invoice, or signed contract harder than it needs to be. To split PDF pages is simply to separate that file into smaller documents or to extract a chosen page range into a fresh PDF, while keeping the original text, images, and layout intact. This Split PDF tool runs securely in your browser, requires no account, and is completely free. Your files are processed privately on your own device and never uploaded, so nothing ever touches a server.
Getting the most out of Split PDF
What pdf-lib actually does to your pages
This runs entirely in your browser: pdf-lib copies the selected page objects into new PDFs, carrying the original content streams, fonts, and images over byte-for-byte. Nothing is re-rendered or rasterized, so text stays selectable and vector graphics stay sharp. It is a structural copy, not a print-to-PDF, so output pages look identical to the source.
Why the split parts can total more than the original
Each output file is self-contained, so every font and image a page references is re-embedded into that file. A document sharing one embedded font across all pages ends up with a full copy of that font in each part you create. The combined size of all pieces exceeding the original is expected, not corruption. Run a part through a compress step to shrink it.
What gets dropped: bookmarks, forms, and links
Splitting keeps page content but loses document-level structure that lived above the pages. Bookmarks/outlines, document-level JavaScript, and the global AcroForm field tree are not reconstructed, and links or named destinations pointing to pages left out of a part become dead. If you need a working table of contents or form, extract the pages here, then rebuild navigation separately.
When to split here vs. use another route
Use this for page-range extraction of unprotected PDFs when you want privacy, since files never leave your machine. It cannot open a password-encrypted PDF; decrypt it first. For splitting by bookmark, by file size, or on every Nth page, a scripted tool like qpdf or pdfcpu does more and preserves more structure. Scanned image-only PDFs split fine, but no text layer is added.
Split PDF vs. the paid alternatives
Where this free tool holds up against the paid names — and where it doesn't.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I split a PDF into multiple files?
Add your PDF, choose to split it into separate documents, and the tool divides it for you. You can then download each resulting file individually.
Can I extract only a specific page range with the Split PDF tool?
Yes. Enter the starting and ending page numbers, such as 4 to 10, and the tool creates a new PDF containing only that range while leaving the original untouched.
Will splitting a PDF reduce the quality of the pages?
No. Splitting only separates pages into new files, so the text, images, fonts, and layout of every page remain exactly as they were in the original.
Is it safe to split my PDF online?
Yes. The Split PDF tool runs entirely in your browser, never asks for an account, and never uploads your file to any server — it stays on your device the whole time.
Do I need to install software or sign up to split a PDF?
No. The Split PDF tool is completely free and works in any modern web browser on any device, with no downloads, no registration, and no watermark.
Is there a limit to how many pages the Split PDF tool can handle?
The tool is built to handle typical multi-page documents. Larger files may take a little longer to process, but you can split standard PDFs of many pages without issue.