Split PDF files

Break one PDF into smaller files — one file per page, or a specific page range. Splitting runs locally in your browser. Files are never uploaded.

Drop a PDF here

or click to choose a file

Accepted: PDF · No upload

    Split options
    Used only when "Extract a page range" is selected.

    How to split a PDF

    1. Add one PDF file to the drop zone.
    2. Choose One file per page to get a ZIP with a separate PDF for every page, or Extract a page range to keep only the pages you specify.
    3. Click Split PDF. The output downloads automatically when ready.

    Range examples

    • 1-3 — pages 1 through 3
    • 5 — just page 5
    • 1-3, 5, 7-10 — pages 1-3, then page 5, then pages 7-10

    Ranges are 1-indexed and inclusive. Reversed ranges like 10-7 are automatically corrected.

    Privacy

    Split PDF never uploads your file. The entire operation runs in your browser using pdf-lib. Nothing is stored or logged after the tab is closed.

    Known limitations

    • Extracted files lose any digital signature that was applied to the original.
    • Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked with the password first.
    • Very large PDFs on low-memory devices may not split — the tool warns you before starting.

    Frequently asked questions

    Does Split PDF upload my file?
    No. Everything happens locally in your browser.
    Can I split a specific page range only?
    Yes — choose "Extract a page range" and enter ranges like 1-3, 5, 7-10.
    Why did I get a ZIP instead of a PDF?
    "One file per page" produces a ZIP archive because you asked for multiple separate PDFs. Use "Extract a page range" if you want a single PDF result.