Split PDF

Extract any combination of pages from a PDF into a new, smaller document.

Useful for extracting a chapter from a lengthy report or isolating specific pages.

How to use it

  1. Upload your PDF

    Click to upload the PDF you want to split. The tool reads it locally and shows the total page count.

  2. Enter the pages you want

    Type specific pages and ranges, e.g. "1,3,5-8". Use this to grab a single chapter, a handful of slides, or scattered pages.

  3. Download the new PDF

    Click Split PDF and download a fresh document containing only your selected pages, in the order you listed them.

Why use this tool?

Often you only need a slice of a PDF: one chapter out of a 400-page textbook, the three slides that matter from a long deck, or a single signed page from a bulky contract. Sending the whole file is wasteful, slower to open, and can expose information the recipient should not see. Pulling out exactly the pages you want gives you a smaller, focused document that is easier to share, print, or archive. This splitter lets you do that with a simple page selection — single pages, ranges, or any mix — and builds a brand-new PDF from just those pages. It runs entirely in your browser with pdf-lib, so even sensitive documents never leave your device, and there is no account, watermark, or limit. The original is untouched, and because pages are copied rather than re-rendered, the extracted PDF keeps the exact same text quality and layout as the source.

Common use cases

Students

Pull one chapter or a set of pages from a huge textbook or lecture PDF to study, annotate, or share without the whole file.

Legal & compliance

Extract specific exhibits, clauses, or signature pages from long contracts for standalone review or filing.

Designers & marketers

Lift individual slides or spreads from a presentation or brochure PDF to reuse as standalone assets.

Admin & HR

Separate one employee’s pages from a combined scan, or split a batch of forms into individual documents.

Privacy-conscious sharing

Send only the relevant pages of a bank statement or report instead of exposing the entire document.

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose which pages to extract?

Enter comma-separated pages like "1,3,5", ranges like "2-7", or a combination such as "1,3,5-8". The tool shows the total page count to guide you.

Can I extract non-consecutive pages?

Yes. Something like "1,5,9,12" pulls only those specific pages, and they appear in the order you list them.

Does my file get uploaded to a server?

No. Splitting happens entirely in your browser using pdf-lib, so your file never leaves your device.

Will the extracted pages lose quality?

No. Pages are copied exactly as they are, so text stays selectable and the layout and resolution match the original.

Is the original PDF modified?

No. The tool creates a new PDF from your selected pages and leaves the source file unchanged.

Is there a limit on the source PDF size?

There is no fixed page limit; very large files simply take a little longer to process on your device.

Can I split a PDF on mobile?

Yes. It works in any modern mobile browser — upload, enter your pages, and download the result to your phone.

Is it free and watermark-free?

Completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark, and no usage cap.

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