Split PDF

Pull out the pages you actually need from a long PDF — one chapter, a single invoice, or every page as its own file.

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What it does

Split PDF is the opposite of merge: it takes one PDF and gives you back only the pages you asked for. You can pull a single page, a continuous range like 12-18, or a mixed selection such as 1-3, 5, 8-10. The rest of the document is left behind, so the file you download is smaller, easier to share, and no longer exposes the pages that weren't relevant.

How to use it

  1. Upload your PDF file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.
  2. The tool displays the total number of pages in your document.
  3. Enter the page range you want to extract — formats like '1-5', '3', or '1-3, 5, 8-10' are all supported.
  4. Click 'Split PDF' to extract the specified pages into a new document.
  5. Download the resulting PDF containing only your selected pages.

Key features

Why it helps

Handy when a 200-page annual report contains the one appendix you actually need to email, when a bank statement has one transaction the accountant asked for, or when a textbook chapter needs to be pulled out for a student. Splitting also lets you strip attachments before forwarding — the recipient sees only the pages you selected, not the whole file.

Frequently asked questions

Can I extract specific pages from a PDF?

Yes, you can specify exact page ranges like '1-3, 5, 7-9' to extract only the pages you need.

Does splitting affect the quality?

No, splitting preserves the original quality of each page.

Can I split a large PDF into individual pages?

Yes, you can split any PDF into individual single-page files or custom page ranges.

What happens to bookmarks and links?

Internal bookmarks and links within extracted page ranges are preserved.

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