Split PDF
Often you only need part of a document: one signed page out of a contract, a single chapter from a report, a form without its twenty pages of terms. Splitting the PDF gives you just that part, without a subscription to a desktop editor.
The document is parsed and rebuilt in your browser, which matters when the file is a contract, a medical record or anything else you would rather not hand to a web service.
Runs in your browser. Split PDF processes your input on your own device. Nothing you enter or upload is sent to a server.
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(opens in a new tab)How to use the Split PDF
- Upload the PDF you want to split.
- Choose whether to split every page out separately or extract a page range.
- Enter the range if you are extracting one.
- Download the resulting file or files.
Supported formats: PDF input; PDF output.
Split every page or extract ranges
There are two modes. Splitting all pages makes one PDF per page. Custom range makes one PDF for each range you list. You can download the files one at a time, or all together as split-pdfs.zip.
Custom range on a 12 page file
Input
1-3, 5, 7-10
Output
pages-1-3.pdf (3 pages) page-5.pdf (1 page) pages-7-10.pdf (4 pages)
| Mode | You enter | Files you get |
|---|---|---|
| Split all pages | Nothing | page-1.pdf, page-2.pdf and so on, one per page |
| Custom range | 1-3, 5, 7-10 | pages-1-3.pdf, page-5.pdf and pages-7-10.pdf |
Page range rules
- Page numbers start at 1. Use a hyphen for a range and a comma between entries.
- Spaces around numbers are fine, so 1-3, 5 and 1-3,5 are the same.
- Each entry becomes its own file, in the order you typed it. A page can appear in more than one entry.
- Entries that are out of range, written backwards or not numbers are skipped. The tool reports an error only when none of your entries are valid.
Delete pages or extract them into one file
There is no single button for either job, but both take a minute with the tools on this site. Split out the pages you want to keep, then put the pieces back together with Merge PDF. The merged file is a normal PDF, so text stays selectable.
Remove page 4 from a 10 page file
Input
Custom range: 1-3, 5-10
Output
pages-1-3.pdf and pages-5-10.pdf, then Merge PDF joins them into a 9 page file
Things worth knowing
- Password-protected and encrypted PDFs cannot be processed.
- Splitting is by page or page range only. There is no option to split by file size or bookmarks.
- Very large documents are limited by the memory available to your browser tab.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. The file is read and rewritten in your browser using a JavaScript PDF library, so it never leaves your device.
Can I extract a specific range of pages?
Yes. Enter one or more ranges separated by commas, such as "1-3, 5, 7-10". Each range or page number you list comes back as its own PDF, so three ranges produce three separate files, downloadable individually or together as a ZIP, not one combined PDF.
Does splitting change the pages themselves?
No. The pages are copied into a new document as they are, so text stays selectable and the layout is unchanged.
Will it work on a password-protected PDF?
Encrypted documents generally cannot be opened by the tool. Remove the password in the application you normally use to read the file, then split the unprotected copy.
How do I delete pages from a PDF?
Enter the ranges you want to keep and download them, then join the pieces with Merge PDF. To remove page 4 from a 10 page file, enter 1-3, 5-10 and merge the two resulting files.
How do I extract pages into a single PDF?
Each range you enter becomes its own PDF, so to end up with one file, merge the pieces afterwards with Merge PDF. If you only need one continuous block of pages, a single range such as 3-6 already gives you one file.
Can I split a PDF by file size?
No. You can split every page into its own file or extract page ranges, but there is no option to split by file size. To make a large file smaller, use the PDF Compressor.
What happens to a page range I type wrongly?
A part that is not a valid range is skipped without a message. That includes a page number higher than the page count, a range written backwards such as 5-2, and anything that is not a number. The tool only shows an error when no valid range is left, so check the file names it lists against what you meant.