Split PDF
Extract the pages you need or split a PDF into several files – by custom ranges, every N pages, every page or by chapter bookmarks. Pick pages visually from thumbnails.
- Pick from thumbnails
- 5 ways to split
- Download all as ZIP
- Never uploaded
Every page becomes its own PDF.
Each top-level bookmark (chapter) becomes its own PDF.
Split on your device. Your PDF is never uploaded.
How to split a PDF
- Open your PDFDrop a PDF onto the page or click to choose it. Thumbnails of every page appear.
- Choose how to splitClick pages to extract them, type ranges like 1-3, 4-8, or split every N pages, every page or by bookmarks.
- DownloadPress the button to create the files, then download them one at a time or all together as a ZIP.
Which split option do I need?
| I want to… | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Keep a few pages as one PDF | Extract pages | 1, 4-6 → one 4-page PDF |
| Remove pages | Extract pages | Select All, then click the pages to drop |
| Cut a document into parts | Custom ranges | 1-10, 11-25, 26-last → 3 PDFs |
| Separate scanned two-page forms | Every N pages | 2 pages per file |
| Save each page on its own | Every page | A 12-page PDF → 12 files |
| Split a book or report into chapters | By bookmarks | One file per chapter |
Range tips: last means the final page, a reversed range like 10-1 reverses the order, and gaps are fine – 1-3, 7, 9-last.
Frequently asked questions
How do I extract just a few pages?
Choose Extract pages, then click the thumbnails you want or type them – for example 2, 5-7, 10-last. You get one new PDF with those pages in that order. Tick “Each page as a separate PDF” if you want them as individual files.
How do I split a PDF into several files?
Use Custom ranges and type each part separated by commas – 1-3, 4-6, 7-last makes three PDFs. Or use Every N pages to cut it into equal chunks, for example every 2 pages for double-sided forms.
Can I split a PDF by chapters?
Yes, if the PDF has bookmarks. Choose By bookmarks and each top-level bookmark becomes its own file, named after the bookmark. Pages before the first bookmark become a separate “front” file.
Does splitting reduce quality?
No. Pages are copied exactly – text stays selectable and images aren’t re-compressed. Each new file only contains what its pages need, so they’re usually smaller than the original.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Splitting happens in your browser, so confidential documents never leave your device.
Can I reorder pages while extracting?
Yes. Type the pages in the order you want, like 3, 1, 2 or 10-1 to reverse them. Repeating a page number includes it twice.
How many files can I create?
As many as you need – splitting a 500-page PDF into single pages works on most computers. Use Download all to get everything in one ZIP.
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