Quick answer: Open the Split PDF tool, choose how to split (every page, page ranges, or fixed chunks), and download the results. Need just a few pages? Extract Pages pulls them into a new PDF.
Split, extract, or delete — which do you need?
These three sound similar but solve different problems:
| You want to… | Use this tool |
|---|---|
| Turn one PDF into several smaller PDFs | Split PDF |
| Pull out pages 5–8 into a new file | Extract Pages |
| Remove pages you don't need | Delete Pages |
| Rearrange, rotate and remove visually | Organize PDF |
| Cut every page in half (scanned spreads) | Divide Pages |
How to split a PDF — step by step
1. Open the split tool
Go to Split PDF. No account, no install — and your file never leaves your browser.
2. Load your PDF
Drag and drop the file. Even a 200-page document opens instantly because there's no upload.
3. Choose a split mode
- Split into single pages — one PDF per page
- Split by range — e.g. pages 1–10 in one file, 11–25 in another
- Split every N pages — fixed-size chunks, useful for batch processing
4. Download
Get individual files, or grab everything at once as a ZIP.
How to extract specific pages
- Open Extract Pages
- Load your PDF and enter the pages you need — single pages (
3, 7) or ranges (12-15) - Download a new PDF containing only those pages, in the order you listed
The original file is untouched — you're creating a new document.
Real-world examples
- Send one chapter of a report — extract pages 12–24 instead of emailing the whole 90-page file
- Separate scanned bundles — split a 50-page scan of mixed documents back into individual files
- Remove blank scanner pages — Remove Blank Pages detects and deletes them automatically
- Share a contract without appendices — delete the appendix pages and send the lean version
Tips
- Check page numbers first with the built-in preview — PDF page numbers don't always match the printed page numbers in the document
- Splitting doesn't recompress — quality stays identical to the original
- Combine with merge — split out the pages you need from several files, then merge them into one new document
Frequently asked questions
Does splitting reduce quality? No. Pages are copied as-is — no recompression, no quality change.
Can I split a password-protected PDF? Unlock it first with Decrypt PDF (you need the password), then split normally.
Is there a page limit? No fixed limit — processing is local, so it depends only on your device's memory. Hundred-page documents are no problem.
Can I do this on a phone? Yes, all tools work in mobile browsers.
Conclusion
Splitting and extracting pages takes seconds and keeps your document private — the file is processed entirely on your device.
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