Split PDF - Extract Pages From a PDF Online
Pull pages out of a PDF: every page on its own, custom ranges like 1-3, 5, 8-, or fixed-size chunks. One result downloads as a PDF, several as a ZIP.
Drag & drop a PDF here
Up to 50 MB
A single resulting file downloads as a PDF; several download together as a ZIP archive.
What Does Splitting a PDF Do?
Splitting takes one PDF and produces several smaller ones, each holding a subset of the original pages. The pages themselves are copied across untouched — same fonts, same images, same compression — so an extracted page is byte-for-byte as good as the page it came from. Text stays selectable and searchable; nothing is flattened into an image.
Three Ways to Split
Every page separately
A 10-page PDF becomes 10 single-page PDFs, delivered as a ZIP. Use this when you need each page as its own file — separating scanned forms, for instance.
Custom page ranges
List the ranges you want and each becomes its own file. This is the mode to use for extracting a chapter, a signed page, or everything except the pages you want to drop.
Fixed-size chunks
Break a long document into equal groups of N pages — useful for splitting a large scan into email-sized pieces, or batching pages for review.
Page Range Syntax
Ranges are comma-separated, and each one produces a separate output file:
5— just page 51-3— pages 1, 2 and 3, inclusive-3— from the first page through page 38-— from page 8 to the end of the document1-3, 5, 8-— three separate files: pages 1-3, page 5, and page 8 onwards
Pages outside the document are rejected with a message telling you the real page count, so a typo fails loudly instead of silently producing the wrong file.
How to Remove Pages From a PDF
There is no delete mode, and none is needed: keep everything except the pages you want gone. To drop page 4 from a 10-page document, choose custom ranges and enter 1-3, 5-10. Because that is two ranges, you will get two files — so if you want a single document without page 4, merge the two results with the Merge PDF tool.
Common Reasons to Split a PDF
Email Limits
Break an oversized attachment into pieces that fit the size cap.
Single Pages
Send just the signature page or the one invoice that is being queried.
Redaction by Omission
Share only the pages a recipient needs, leaving the rest behind.
Chapters
Break a book or manual into per-chapter files for distribution.
Batch Scans
Separate a stack scanned in one pass back into individual documents.
Selective Printing
Extract the pages you actually need before sending them to print.
Why a ZIP Sometimes?
A single HTTP response carries a single document. When your split produces one file, that PDF comes back directly. When it produces several, they are bundled into a ZIP archive so the whole set arrives in one download. Each part is named after the source document and the pages it holds — report_pages_1-3.pdf — so the archive is readable at a glance.
Privacy: Where Your Files Go
Splitting requires parsing the PDF's internal structure, so the work happens on our servers rather than in your browser. Your file travels over HTTPS, is processed, and the results come back to you. Nothing is sold, shared with third parties or used for advertising — but the file does leave your device, so please do not upload documents you are not permitted to transmit.
Limits & Requirements
- Up to 50 MB per PDF
- Password-protected PDFs are rejected — remove the password first
- Text and images are copied as-is; quality is never reduced
- Bookmarks and form fields are not carried into the split parts
- Works on any modern browser, desktop or mobile
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do I split a PDF?
Upload the PDF, choose how to split it — every page separately, custom page ranges, or fixed-size chunks — and click Split. One resulting file downloads as a PDF; several download together as a ZIP.
How do I extract specific pages from a PDF?
Choose the custom ranges mode and list the pages you want, for example 1-3, 5, 8-. Each entry in that list becomes its own PDF file.
What page range formats are supported?
Use 5 for a single page, 1-3 for an inclusive range, -3 to start from the first page, and 8- to run to the last page. Separate multiple ranges with commas.
Is this PDF splitter free?
Yes. Splitting is free with no account, no watermark and no page limits beyond the 50 MB file size cap.
Why do I get a ZIP file instead of a PDF?
One HTTP response can only carry one document. When your split produces several PDFs they are bundled into a ZIP; when it produces exactly one, that PDF is returned directly.
Does splitting reduce PDF quality?
No. Pages are copied with their original fonts, images and compression intact, so an extracted page is visually identical to the page in the source document.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
No. Encrypted PDFs are rejected rather than partly processed. Remove the password in your PDF reader first.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
Yes. Splitting requires parsing the document structure, so the file is sent over HTTPS to our processing service and the result is returned. Files are never shared with third parties or used for advertising. Avoid uploading confidential documents.
How do I remove pages from a PDF?
Use custom ranges to keep only the pages you want. To drop page 4 of a 10-page document, enter 1-3, 5-10 — the result is a single PDF without page 4.
Can I split a PDF into equal parts?
Yes. Choose fixed-size chunks and set the number of pages per file. A 10-page PDF split into chunks of 3 produces four files: pages 1-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10.
How large a PDF can I split?
Up to 50 MB per file. Very large scanned documents may take a few seconds to process.
What are the split files named?
Each part is named after the source document and the pages it contains, for example report_pages_1-3.pdf, so the ZIP contents are self-explanatory.
Can I split a PDF on mobile?
Yes. The tool is responsive and works with the Files app on iOS and Android, though extracting a large ZIP is easier on a desktop.
How do I join the pages back together?
Use our Merge PDF tool to combine the split parts, or any other PDFs, back into a single document.