Split PDF and extract pages
Split PDF files when you need only page 3 of a contract. Want to break a 40-page document into single pages? Drop in the PDF, enter the pages, done – in your browser, without uploading.
Source: Adobe – ISO 32000-1:2008 Document management – Portable document format (PDF 1.7). Updated: .
How it is calculated
This tool splits a PDF into several files, extracts individual pages or removes pages you don’t need. Pages are copied unchanged: text stays searchable and images keep their resolution.
How to split a PDF
- Drop in or choose the PDF.
- Pick how to split and enter the pages, e.g.
1, 4, 9,3-7or8-. - Download the new PDFs one by one or all together.
Five ways to split
| Mode | Input (example) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Select pages | 1-3, 7 | one PDF with pages 1, 2, 3 and 7 |
| Each range as a separate PDF | 1-2, 3-10, 11- | three PDFs |
| Every page as a separate PDF | – | as many PDFs as pages (as a ZIP) |
| Fixed page count per part | 2 | parts of 2 pages each, e.g. for double-sided scans |
| Remove pages | 2, 5-6 | one PDF without those pages |
How to enter pages
- Single pages separated by commas:
1, 4, 9 - Ranges with a hyphen:
3-7 - To the end:
8-means page 8 to the last page;-3means pages 1 to 3. - Reverse order:
5-1gives pages 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 – a way to reorder pages, too.
Typical uses
- Save individual invoices or receipts from a batch scan as separate files.
- Share only the signed page of a contract.
- Break a large PDF into smaller parts when a portal or mailbox only accepts limited file sizes.
- Delete blank or duplicate pages from a scan.
Limits
Password-protected PDFs need to be saved without protection first. Bookmarks and form fields are not carried over. When splitting, each new file contains the fonts and images its pages need – several parts together can therefore be larger than the original.
Privacy
The PDF is processed with the open-source library pdf-lib in your browser and is never uploaded.
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Pick pages from thumbnails and split at bookmarks
Once the file is loaded, every page appears as a thumbnail. Tap a page to select or deselect it – the selection shows up in the “Pages” field right away (e.g. 1-3, 7) and can be edited there. In “Remove pages” mode, tapped pages are crossed out. If the PDF has bookmarks (an outline), an extra mode “Split at bookmarks” appears: each chapter becomes its own PDF with the chapter title in the file name. Thumbnails are available up to 100 MB and 1,000 pages; larger files can still be split using the page field.
If you only want to reorder pages, use organize PDF pages.
Frequently asked questions
How do I extract a single page from a PDF?
Choose “Select pages”, enter the page number (e.g. 3) and click “Split PDF”. You get a new PDF with just that page.
Can I split a PDF in half?
Yes: choose “Each range as a separate PDF” and enter e.g. 1-10, 11-. Or use “Fixed page count per part” with half the page count.
How do I delete pages from a PDF?
Choose “Remove pages” and enter the pages you don’t need, e.g. 2, 5-6. The new PDF contains all other pages.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Everything happens in your browser; the PDF never leaves your device.
Is quality preserved when splitting?
Yes. Pages are copied unchanged – nothing is recompressed or turned into images.
Can I download all parts at once?
Yes. When several files are created, “Download all as ZIP” bundles them into one ZIP file.
What does “8-” mean in the page field?
From page 8 to the end of the document. Likewise, “-3” means pages 1 to 3.
Sources and legal basis
- Adobe – ISO 32000-1:2008 Document management – Portable document format (PDF 1.7)
- pdf-lib – Andrew Dillon (MIT)
- Open-source licenses of the libraries used (MIT, LGPL-3.0)
As of: · Editorial policy
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