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
How to split a PDF
- Add one PDF file to the drop zone.
- 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.
- Click Split PDF. The output downloads automatically when ready.
Range examples
1-3— pages 1 through 35— just page 51-3, 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.