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PDF Splitter

Cut one PDF into several smaller PDFs. Choose to save every page as its own file, to split after every N pages, or to give your own page ranges such as 1-3,5,8-. The results are packed into a ZIP file that is built on your device.

PDF Tools Runs in your browser

Split a PDF Into Several Files

Your files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded. Only use documents you are authorised to process.

Drag and drop a PDF file here, or click to browseAccepted: PDF. Up to 100 MB.

How to Use the PDF Splitter

  1. Choose your PDF. The page count appears under the upload area.
  2. Pick a split mode: every page, every N pages, or custom ranges.
  3. For ranges, type them separated by commas, for example 1-3,5,8-. Every item becomes a separate file.
  4. Press Split and download the ZIP (or the single PDF when only one file results).

About This Tool

People who need to send only part of a document, separate a scanned batch into individual forms, or break a long report into chapters.

Input: PDF  ·  Output: PDF files in a ZIP.

Features and Limitations

Features

  • Three split modes in one tool.
  • Clear messages for ranges that are out of range, reversed or empty.
  • Original page size and content are preserved.
  • Output file names include the page numbers, for example report-pages-1-3.pdf.

Limitations

  • Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first.
  • Bookmarks, form fields and document metadata are not carried into the parts.
  • Splitting a PDF of hundreds of pages into single pages creates hundreds of files and takes a while on slow devices.
  • Processing happens on your device, so very large files depend on your browser's available memory.

Example

With a 10-page PDF, the ranges 1-3,5,8- produce report-pages-1-3.pdf (3 pages), report-pages-5.pdf (1 page) and report-pages-8-10.pdf (3 pages).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “8-” mean in a range?

A number followed by a dash means from that page to the last page of the document. The words “last” and “end” can also be used, for example 3-last.

How do I keep pages 1-3 together but split the rest into single pages?

Use the custom ranges mode and list them: 1-3,4,5,6 and so on. Every comma-separated item becomes one file.

Can I choose just the pages I want in one file instead?

Yes, the PDF Page Extractor builds one new PDF from the pages you list.

Are my PDFs uploaded to a server?

No. The work is done by JavaScript libraries running inside your browser tab, so the file never leaves your device. Closing the tab discards everything.

Can I process a password-protected PDF?

Not directly. Browsers cannot open encrypted PDFs without the password, so the tool stops with a clear message naming the file. Remove the password first with our PDF Unlock Utility (you need to know the password and be allowed to remove it), then come back.

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