Split PDF

Extract pages from a PDF using various methods.

Click to select a file or drag and drop

A single PDF file

Your files never leave your device.

What is PDF Splitting?

PDF splitting is the process of dividing a single PDF file into multiple smaller documents. This is useful when you need to extract specific pages, separate chapters, or distribute individual sections of a larger document.

Common uses for splitting PDFs:

  • Extract Chapters: Separate book chapters into individual files
  • Share Specific Pages: Send only relevant pages to colleagues
  • Organize Documents: Break large reports into manageable sections
  • Prepare Presentations: Create handouts from specific slides
  • Archive Records: File individual forms or invoices separately
  • Comply with Size Limits: Split large files for email attachments

Key Features

  • ✓ 6 splitting methods
  • ✓ No file size limits
  • ✓ Preserves original quality
  • ✓ Works completely offline
  • ✓ 100% free forever

How to Split a PDF

1

Upload PDF

Drag & drop your PDF or click to browse. Your file stays on your device - no server uploads.

2

Choose Split Method

Select how to split: by page range, even/odd pages, bookmarks, visual selection, or fixed intervals.

3

Download Results

Get individual PDF files or a ZIP archive. Original formatting and quality are preserved.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, your original PDF remains completely unchanged. The splitting process creates new PDF files without modifying the source document. All operations happen locally in your browser.

Both terms are often used interchangeably, but there's a subtle difference:

  • Splitting: Dividing a PDF into multiple parts (e.g., every 5 pages)
  • Extracting: Pulling out specific pages (e.g., pages 3, 7, 12-15)
  • Our tool supports both approaches with different split modes

Yes, but you need to remove the password protection first. Use our Decrypt PDF tool to unlock the file, then split it. All security features are preserved in the split documents.

No, there are no artificial limits. The tool processes everything locally in your browser, so performance depends on your device's memory. For very large files (500+ pages), we recommend using the "Split N Times" option to avoid memory issues.

Yes, when using appropriate split methods:

  • Bookmark splitting: Preserves all bookmarks within each section
  • Range splitting: Preserves internal links within selected pages
  • Cross-document links: May break if target pages are in different files

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