PDF Splitter
Split a PDF into separate pages or custom ranges.
How to Use PDF Splitter
- 1Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF file into the drop zone.
- 2The tool will automatically detect and display the total number of pages.
- 3Choose 'Extract page range' to pull specific pages, or 'Split every page' to create one PDF per page.
- 4If using page ranges, enter your ranges in the text field (e.g. '1-3, 5, 7-9').
- 5Click 'Split PDF' and download the resulting file(s).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I specify page ranges?
Enter comma-separated ranges in the format '1-5, 8, 11-14'. Each comma-separated group will produce a separate PDF file. For example, '1-3, 5-7' produces two PDFs: one with pages 1–3 and one with pages 5–7.
Can I split a PDF into individual pages?
Yes. Select 'Split every page' mode and the tool will create one separate PDF for each page in your document. Download them individually or one by one.
Will the split PDFs maintain the original formatting?
Absolutely. The PDF Splitter copies pages at the binary level using pdf-lib, so all text, images, fonts, annotations, and vector graphics are preserved exactly as they appear in the original.
Can I split a large PDF?
Yes, there is no enforced size limit. Large PDFs are processed entirely in your browser. The practical limit is your device's available memory. Most browsers handle PDFs up to several hundred megabytes without issues.
Are my PDF files uploaded to your servers?
No. The PDF Splitter processes your file entirely within your browser. Nothing is ever uploaded or transmitted. Your documents remain 100% private.
About PDF Splitter
The PDF Splitter is an essential tool for extracting specific pages or sections from large PDF documents. Whether you need to pull out a single chapter from a lengthy report, extract specific invoice pages for billing, or separate a scanned multi-page document into individual files, our tool makes the process simple and instant.
Running entirely in your browser, the PDF Splitter uses the pdf-lib JavaScript library to read and reconstruct PDF pages without any server-side processing. This architecture guarantees complete privacy — your document content is never exposed to the internet. It also means the tool works even without an internet connection, once the page has loaded.
The flexible range syntax supports complex extraction patterns. You can specify individual pages, continuous ranges, or a mix of both in a single operation. For instance, entering '1, 3-5, 8, 10-12' in a single operation will extract those specific pages and group them into separate PDFs as specified. This is far more powerful than the basic split features found in many paid PDF tools.
Splitting PDFs is commonly needed when: sharing only relevant sections of a confidential report, extracting signed pages from a contract, separating individual forms from a batch scan, archiving pages by category, or reducing file size by removing unnecessary sections. Our PDF Splitter handles all of these scenarios reliably, for free, directly in your browser.