Split PDF Online

Overview

Keep the pages you need, drop the rest

Split PDF is a free, browser-based tool for breaking a PDF apart. Select the pages you want — by clicking them or typing a range like "1-3, 5" — then keep them as one new PDF, separate files, or a ZIP. It runs on your device, so the file is never uploaded.

Most people reach for a PDF splitter for one of two reasons: they need a few specific pages out of a long document — a signed page, one chapter, a single form — or they need to break one big file into separate pieces to send or file individually. Both are fiddly to do by hand, and re-printing or screenshotting loses quality.

This tool handles both jobs from one screen. Load a PDF and every page appears as a thumbnail you can click to select. Need a clean range? Type it into the Custom Range box — for example 1-3, 5 grabs pages one through three plus page five — and apply it. A running count shows how many pages you've selected, so you always know what's going into the result.

Then you choose how to save. Merge Selected to Single PDF keeps your chosen pages together as one new document — that's the "extract pages" job. Individual Files or Download as ZIP gives you each selected page as its own PDF, which is the classic "split into separate files" outcome. Your original file is never altered; the tool only creates new files from what you select.

Everything happens inside your browser, so the PDF stays on your device and isn't uploaded to a server. That's worth noting because many splitter sites send your document to the cloud — not ideal for contracts, statements, or records. The pages are copied as-is, so there's no quality loss and no watermark, and there's no cap on how many pages a document can have.

If you later need to put pages back together or change their order, use Merge PDF or Rearrange Pages.

Use Cases

When splitting a PDF helps

Send just what's needed. Pull one signed page or section out of a long contract.
Break up a big file. Separate a bundle into individual documents to file or email.
Per-page archives. Turn a multi-page scan into one PDF per page as a ZIP.
Coursework and forms. Extract the exact pages a submission asks for.
Private documents. Split sensitive files without uploading them anywhere.

Guide

How to split a PDF

The tool is built around a visual page grid, so you select exactly what you want before saving.

Step 1: Open your PDF

Drag a file onto the upload zone or click Upload PDF. The editor opens with a live thumbnail of every page.

Step 2: Select your pages

Click pages in the grid to select them, use Select All / Deselect All, or type a Custom Range like "1-3, 5" and click Apply Range. The summary shows how many pages are selected.

Step 3: Choose an output mode

Pick Merge Selected to Single PDF (keep chosen pages as one file), Download as ZIP (each selected page as its own PDF in an archive), or Individual Files (separate downloads).

Step 4: Split and download

Click Split PDF Now and save your result.

Realistic example. You have a 20-page report and need pages 4–6 as one file to email. Type "4-6" in Custom Range, apply it, leave the mode on Merge Selected to Single PDF, and click Split PDF Now — you get a clean three-page PDF.

Advanced tip. To turn a whole document into one PDF per page, click Select All and choose Download as ZIP — every page comes back as its own file in a single archive.

Common mistake to avoid. If you only need a few pages as one document, don't use Individual Files — that gives you separate downloads. Use Merge Selected to Single PDF instead.

Recommendation. Need the pages in a different order, or want to recombine later? Split first, then use Merge PDF or Rearrange Pages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I extract specific pages from a PDF?

Click the pages you want in the thumbnail grid, or type them into the Custom Range box (for example "1-3, 5") and click Apply Range. Keep the output mode on Merge Selected to Single PDF and click Split PDF Now. You get one new document containing just those pages, with the original untouched.

How do I split a PDF into separate one-page files?

Click Select All Pages, then choose Download as ZIP to get every page as its own PDF inside one archive, or Individual Files for separate downloads. Click Split PDF Now. This is the route when you need each page as a standalone file rather than one combined document.

What format does the Custom Range box use?

Use page numbers and ranges separated by commas — for example, "1-3, 5" selects pages one, two, three, and five. A single number like "7" selects just that page. After typing it, click Apply Range and the matching pages are selected in the grid, with the count shown in the summary.

What do the three output modes do?

Merge Selected to Single PDF combines your chosen pages into one new file. Download as ZIP saves each selected page as its own PDF, bundled in one archive. Individual Files downloads each selected page separately. Pick Merge when you want one document, and ZIP or Individual when you want the pages as separate files.

What's the difference between splitting and extracting pages?

Extracting means pulling out specific pages into a new file while the original stays intact — that's the Merge Selected mode here. Splitting usually means breaking a document into separate pieces, which is the ZIP or Individual Files mode. This tool does both, so you choose based on whether you want one file or many.

Does splitting change or delete my original PDF?

No. The tool only reads your file and creates new ones from the pages you select — it never edits or removes anything from the original. Your source PDF stays exactly as it was on your device. If a result isn't what you wanted, just reselect pages and split again.

Are my files uploaded — is it safe?

Your PDF is not uploaded. The splitting happens inside your browser, so the file stays on your device and nothing is sent to a server. That matters for contracts and personal records — and it's the main caution raised about other online splitters, which send your document to the cloud. Closing the tab clears the file from memory.

Is it free, with no watermark, signup, or page limit?

Yes to all. Splitting is free, the output carries no watermark, there's no account to create, and there's no cap on how many pages a PDF can have. A 300-page document works the same as a 3-page one — select what you need and download.

Can I split a PDF on my phone's browser?

Yes. The tool runs completely in the browser on iPhones and Androids — no app installation needed. Open the page, pick your PDF, tap the thumbnails or enter a range, and split. Note that very large PDFs are smoother to split on a laptop due to mobile memory limits.

Can I split a password-protected PDF?

Not while it's locked. The tool can't read a PDF it can't open, so remove the password first. Use our Unlock PDF tool to make an unprotected copy, split that, and keep the original protected file if you still need it.

Does splitting reduce the quality of my PDF?

No. The pages are copied into the new file exactly as they are — no re-compression, no rendering to images — so text stays selectable and images keep their resolution. A split or extracted page looks identical to how it looked in the original document.

How do I reorder pages or recombine them after splitting?

Splitting keeps the pages in their original order. If you need a different order, or you want to join pages back into one file, split first, then use Rearrange Pages to reorder or Merge PDF to combine the pieces into a new document.

Still have questions?

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