How to use the Split PDF
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Drop one PDF into the box or click to choose it. The page count appears as soon as it has been read.
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Pick a mode: Extract pages, Split every page, or Split into chunks.
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For Extract pages, type the pages to keep, such as 1-3, 5, 8-10. For chunks, enter how many pages each file should have.
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Press the button. A single extracted file downloads straight away; for several files, save them one by one or use Download all.
Three ways to split, and when each one fits
Extract pages builds one new PDF from the pages you list. Use it when you need, say, only the Class 12 marksheet from a 14-page scan of every certificate you own, or the two pages of a rent agreement that show the rent and the signatures.
Split every page turns a 20-page file into 20 one-page PDFs. This is the right choice when an upload form has a separate field for each document and somebody scanned them all into one file.
Split into chunks cuts the file into equal parts, for example chunks of 10 pages. A 45-page file becomes five PDFs: four of 10 pages and a last one of 5. It is useful for sending a long report in pieces small enough for an email limit, or for dividing a question bank between a few students.
How to write page ranges
The box under Extract pages accepts plain page numbers separated by commas, with a dash for a run of pages. Page numbers are the positions in the file, starting at 1, which can differ from numbers printed on the pages if the document has a cover or roman-numbered front matter.
| You type | You get |
|---|---|
| 4 | Page 4 only |
| 1-3 | Pages 1, 2 and 3 |
| 1-3, 5, 8-10 | Pages 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9 and 10 |
| 7- | Page 7 to the last page |
| 5, 1-2 | Page 5 first, then pages 1 and 2 |
| 2 to 4 | Pages 2, 3 and 4 ("to" works like a dash) |
Pages come out in the order you type them, so you can reorder while you extract. If a page appears twice, for example 1-3, 2, it is included once. As you type, a line under the box tells you how many pages are selected, or what is wrong: a page beyond the end of the file, a range written backwards like 9-4, or a stray letter.
What actually happens to your PDF
The file is opened by a PDF library running in the page itself. For each output file, a fresh empty PDF is created and the chosen pages are copied into it exactly as they are: text stays sharp and searchable, scanned pages keep their original resolution, and page sizes don't change. Your original file isn't modified in any way.
Because nothing is uploaded, you are not waiting for a slow mobile connection, and a bank statement or medical report is never stored on anyone else's server. The new files exist only in your browser's memory until you save them.
One side effect of copying pages is worth knowing about. Each output file carries the fonts and images its pages need, so three extracted pages can be a larger share of the original's size than you might expect, especially when the document uses embedded fonts on every page.
Downloading many files at once
When a split produces more than one file, they are listed on the right with their page counts and sizes. Click Save next to any single file, or Download all to fetch every one of them in sequence.
Browsers are wary of a website starting lots of downloads together, so Download all spaces them out slightly. The first time, Chrome or Edge may show a prompt asking whether this site can download multiple files. Choose Allow and the rest follow. There is no ZIP option, so if you split a 200-page file into single pages, expect 200 separate PDFs in your downloads folder and think about whether chunks would serve you better.
File names follow the pages they contain. From a file called notes.pdf you will get notes-extracted.pdf, notes-page-3.pdf, or notes-pages-11-20.pdf, which keeps them in a sensible order when sorted by name.
Limits worth knowing before you start
- Password-protected PDFs can't be split here. Open the file with its password, save or print it as a new PDF, and split that copy.
- Very large scans, a few hundred pages at high resolution, need plenty of memory. A laptop copes better than an older phone.
- Bookmarks and clickable table-of-contents links from the original are not carried into the new files.
- Splitting removes pages but doesn't shrink the pages that remain. If a single extracted page is still too heavy for a form, the scan itself is too detailed; rescanning at 150 to 200 DPI usually fixes it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I extract one page from a PDF?
Load the PDF, keep the Extract pages mode, type the page number (for example 6) and press Extract pages. A new PDF containing just that page downloads immediately.
Can I split a PDF into separate pages for free without uploading it?
Yes. Choose Split every page and each page becomes its own PDF. All the work is done in your browser, so the document never leaves your device.
Why does my browser ask about downloading multiple files?
Browsers block websites from starting many downloads at once unless you agree. When you use Download all, allow it once for this site and the remaining files will save normally.
Can I change the page order while extracting?
Yes. Pages are written in the order you type them, so 3, 1, 2 gives a file that starts with page 3. For bigger reshuffles across several files, extract the parts and join them with Merge PDF.
Does splitting a PDF reduce quality?
No. Pages are copied without being re-rendered or compressed, so text and images look exactly as they did in the original.
Why is my split file nearly as big as the original?
Each new file has to include the fonts and images used on its pages. If those are shared across the whole document, even a few pages carry most of that data. Large scanned pages are heavy on their own too.
Last updated on November 9, 2026