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PDF Splitter

Split a PDF by page ranges or extract individual pages

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Split and extract PDF pages instantly in your browser

Our free PDF Splitter breaks a single PDF into smaller documents exactly the way you need them. Type simple page ranges such as 1-3, 5, 8-12 and each range becomes its own downloadable file, or extract every page as a separate PDF with one click. There is nothing to install, no account to create, and no watermark stamped on your output — just fast, precise splitting that works on any device with a modern web browser.

Large PDFs are often unwieldy: a scanned book, a bundled report, or an exported bank statement can contain dozens of pages when you only need a handful. Instead of screenshotting or printing to PDF page by page, you can carve out precisely the sections you want in seconds. Because the tool copies page objects rather than re-rendering them, your text stays selectable, fonts stay embedded, and images retain their full original resolution with zero quality loss.

Privacy is built into the design. Every split happens locally using the pdf-lib engine running inside your browser, so your file is read into memory, processed, and returned as downloads without ever touching a server. That makes the PDF Splitter safe for contracts, medical records, tax paperwork, and any other confidential material you would never want to upload to an unknown third party online.

Why use PDF Splitter?

100% private

Your PDF is split locally in the browser and never uploaded, logged, or stored anywhere.

Lossless output

Pages are copied without re-compression, so text, fonts, and images stay pixel-perfect.

Flexible ranges

Combine ranges and single pages in any order to build exactly the documents you need.

No limits or watermarks

Split as many pages as your device can handle with no forced sign-up and no branding on your files.

How to use PDF Splitter

  1. 1

    Upload your PDF

    Drag and drop a PDF onto the drop zone or click to browse. The tool reads it instantly and shows the total page count.

  2. 2

    Enter page ranges

    Type ranges like 1-3, 5, 9-12 to define each output file, or switch to the option that extracts every page separately.

  3. 3

    Split the document

    Click split and the tool builds each new PDF in memory, preserving the exact page order you specified.

  4. 4

    Download your files

    Save each resulting PDF individually, or grab the whole set as a single ZIP archive for convenience.

Common use cases

Extract a chapter

Pull a single chapter or section out of a long ebook or manual so you can share just the relevant pages.

Separate scanned batches

Split a stack of documents scanned into one PDF back into individual files for each form or record.

Isolate signature pages

Extract only the pages that need signing from a lengthy contract before sending them out.

Trim reports for email

Break an oversized report into smaller PDFs that fit within email attachment size limits.

Features at a glance

Frequently asked questions

How do I split a PDF into separate files?

Upload your PDF, then enter the page ranges you want as separate files, for example 1-3, 4, 5-8. Each range becomes its own downloadable PDF. You can also choose to extract every page as an individual file. Everything is processed instantly in your browser.

Is there a limit on how many pages I can split?

There is no fixed page limit imposed by the tool. Because all processing happens locally in your browser, the practical limit depends on your device's available memory. Most documents with hundreds of pages split in a few seconds on a modern laptop or phone.

Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?

No. The PDF Splitter runs entirely client-side using the pdf-lib JavaScript library. Your file is read into browser memory, split, and returned as downloads without ever being transmitted over the internet. This makes it safe for confidential contracts, invoices, and personal records.

Will splitting reduce the quality of my PDF?

No. Splitting copies the exact page objects, including text, vector graphics, images, and embedded fonts, into new documents. There is no re-compression or rasterization, so the output pages are pixel-perfect copies of the originals at their original resolution.

Can I reorder or extract non-consecutive pages?

Yes. You can specify any combination of ranges and single pages in the order you want, such as 5, 1-2, 9. The extracted PDF preserves the order you type, which makes it easy to reassemble documents or pull out only the pages you need.

Your privacy matters

PDF Splitter runs entirely in your web browser. Your files, text, and data are never uploaded to any server, never stored, and never seen by us or any third party. This client-side architecture means you can safely process confidential business documents, personal records, and proprietary data without privacy concerns.

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