Choose whether to extract a page range or split every page into separate files, then download.
Result
What this tool is for
The Split PDF tool lets you extract only certain pages from a PDF into a new file, or break every page out into its own individual PDF. It's the tool to reach for when you need part of a document rather than all of it, or when a large scan needs to become several smaller files.
Practical use cases
- Extracting a chapter or section: pull pages 12 to 28 out of a long report without touching the rest.
- Isolating an appendix: separate supporting exhibits from the main body of a contract.
- Breaking up a multi-document scan: if you scanned several separate papers into one file, split it back into individual documents.
- Sharing selectively: send only the relevant pages of a document instead of the entire file.
How to use this tool
- Add the PDF you want to split.
- Choose a mode: extract a specific page range, or split into individual pages.
- If extracting a range, enter the page numbers (e.g. 1-3,5,8-9).
- Click "Split", check the preview (or the summary for individual-pages mode), then download.
Key benefits
- Two modes depending on what you need: targeted extraction or a full breakdown.
- Flexible range syntax that combines single pages and intervals.
- Direct download, or as a .zip when splitting produces many files.
Practical tips
- To pull out a single chapter, a simple range is enough (e.g. 4-12).
- To share each page separately by email, or with a tool that limits page count, use "individual pages" mode.
- Double-check the page count shown before splitting — it helps catch typos in your range before you download.
Common problems
If your range returns fewer pages than expected, check for typos like swapped numbers (e.g. "9-5" instead of "5-9") — the tool reads ranges left to right. If the file downloads but looks empty, confirm the original PDF actually contains that page range; page numbers always refer to the document's real page count, not to any printed page numbers inside it.
Good to know
The original quality and content of each page is fully preserved — there's no compression or conversion to image, only the splitting changes.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if my page range is wrong?+
Page numbers outside the document's actual range are simply ignored; check the page count shown above the field before starting the split.
Does the "individual pages" mode work on a 100-page PDF?+
Yes, though processing takes proportionally longer with more pages. Everything still runs locally in your browser.
Will splitting reduce the quality of my PDF?+
No. Pages are extracted as-is, with no re-encoding or compression, so text and images keep their original quality.