Split PDF

Split a PDF into individual pages, or pull out a custom page range.

  • Split every page into its own PDF, or extract a range

Select a PDF to split

or drop it here.

Fast, secure splitting.

How to split a PDF

There are two ways to split, depending on what you need:

  1. Split into individual pages. Every page becomes its own PDF. You receive them together in one ZIP file, named page-1.pdf, page-2.pdf and so on.
  2. Extract a page range. Type the pages you want and the tool builds one new PDF containing just those pages.

How to write a page range

Use page numbers and ranges separated by commas. Page numbers start at 1, and no number can be higher than the page count of your PDF.

  • 3 — just page 3
  • 1-3 — pages 1, 2 and 3
  • 1-3,5 — pages 1, 2, 3 and 5
  • 5,1-3 — page 5 first, then pages 1 to 3. Pages are added in the order you type them, so this is also a quick way to reorder.

Tip — removing pages: to drop page 5 from a 10-page PDF, extract 1-4,6-10. For lots of changes, Rearrange PDF lets you see thumbnails and delete pages with a click.

Common reasons to split a PDF

  • Sending one invoice, payslip or certificate out of a large bundle without sharing the rest.
  • Pulling a chapter or a form out of a long document.
  • Getting under an upload limit by sending a big PDF in parts.
  • Separating a combined scan into individual documents.

Is it private?

Splitting runs in your browser. The PDF is read and divided on your device and is never uploaded, so it is safe to use with documents such as bank statements or ID copies.

Frequently asked questions

Will the split pages keep their quality?

Yes. Pages are copied into the new files without being re-rendered, so text and images look exactly as they did in the original.

Can I split by file size?

Not at the moment — you can split into single pages or extract a range. To reduce size, use Compress PDF.

It says my page range is invalid.

Check that every number is at least 1 and no higher than the number of pages in the PDF (the error message tells you the page count), and use only digits, hyphens and commas — for example 1-3,5.

My PDF is password-protected.

Remove the password first with Unlock PDF, then split it.

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