PDF Split
Split a PDF file by extracting specific page ranges (e.g. "1-3, 5, 8-10") or by splitting every page into a separate file. All output is bundled in a ZIP archive for easy download.
PDF Split Online — Extract Page Ranges From Any PDF
Tool Introduction
PDF Split is a free in-browser tool for cutting a PDF into multiple smaller files based on the page ranges you specify. Use it to extract a single chapter from a long manual, separate signed pages from appendices, isolate invoice pages for accounting, or slice an e-book for reading on a slow device. All work happens locally in your browser using the pdf-lib library — the source file is never uploaded to any server, making it safe for confidential contracts, medical records, financial statements, and personal documents. Splitting preserves the original fonts, images, and layout of every page, and the tool supports a flexible range syntax including single pages, ranges, and combined lists.
How to Use
- Click "Select PDF file" and pick the document to split
- Type page ranges in the box — e.g. "1-3, 5, 8-10" (1-indexed)
- Click "Split & Download ZIP" — each range becomes a separate PDF inside a ZIP
Common Use Cases
- Extracting a single chapter or section from a long PDF
- Separating signed contract pages from blank templates
- Pulling specific invoice pages for tax filing
- Splitting a scanned book into smaller files for email sharing
FAQ
Q: How do I specify page ranges?
A: 1-indexed. Use "5" for one page, "1-3" for a range, "1-3, 5, 8-10" for a list. Spaces are ignored.
Q: Are the output files separate PDFs?
A: Yes. They are bundled into one ZIP for easy download. Unzip to get each part as a standalone PDF.
Q: Can I split password-protected PDFs?
A: No. Please unlock the source PDF first, then split it here.
Q: Does splitting keep quality?
A: Yes. pdf-lib preserves original streams — text remains selectable, images stay sharp.
Pro Tips
Reverse-order ranges (e.g. "10-1") are auto-normalized, so don't worry about direction.
Need to combine the parts back? Use the PDF Merge tool.
For very large PDFs (200MB+), close other tabs first to free browser memory.
📚 Related PDF Tools: PDF Merge · PDF Split · PDF Extract Text · PDF Extract Images · PDF Compress · PDF Encrypt · PDF Watermark · PDF Rotate
Common Use Cases
Use the PDF Split online for these scenarios:
- Daily work:: Bookmark this tool, use directly when needed, save time
- Easy to use:: Runs in web browser, no software installation needed
- Data safety:: All processing in your local browser, files not uploaded to server
- Free to use:: Completely free, no signup, no watermarks, no feature limits
- Cross-platform: Mac, Windows, Linux, mobile all work, just need a browser
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most common questions:
Q: Is this tool safe?
A: Yes. 100% client-side, data not uploaded, disappears when page closes.
Q: Do I need to register?
A: No. No login, no account, use directly.
Q: Are there usage limits?
A: No. Completely free, unlimited use.
Q: Does it support mobile?
A: Yes. All modern browsers work, including mobile.
Related Tutorials
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