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How to Split PDF Files

Extract individual pages or page ranges from your PDF document. Upload your PDF, choose which pages to extract, and download them as separate files. Split by selecting specific pages or entering custom page ranges like "1-3, 5, 7-10".

PDF splitting is a non-destructive process that preserves original quality. Each extracted page maintains its fonts, images, formatting, and interactive elements. The original file remains unchanged while you receive the selected pages as new PDF files.

Split Options

  • All pages: Extract every page into a separate PDF file
  • Select pages: Click to choose specific pages to extract
  • Page ranges: Enter ranges like "1-5" to extract sections

Key Features of Our PDF Splitter

  • Visual page selection — click individual pages to include or exclude them
  • Flexible range syntax — use patterns like "1-5, 7, 9-12" for precise control
  • Lossless extraction — pages retain exact original quality and formatting
  • Batch download — multiple pages packaged as a convenient ZIP archive
  • No page limits — split PDFs with hundreds of pages
  • Instant preview — see page count and select specific pages before splitting

Common Use Cases

  • Extract chapters: Split a book into individual chapters
  • Share specific pages: Extract only the pages you need to share
  • Remove pages: Extract everything except unwanted pages
  • Reorganize documents: Split and merge to create new arrangements
  • Archive sections: Extract and store important pages separately
  • Reduce file size: Extract only needed pages for smaller email attachments

Split PDF vs Merge PDF: Which Tool Do You Need?

TaskSplit PDFMerge PDF
Extract specific pagesYesNo
Combine multiple PDFsNoYes
Remove unwanted pagesYes (extract others)No
Create chapter filesYesNo
Reorganize page orderPartialYes

Understanding Page Range Syntax

The page ranges feature uses a simple, flexible syntax to specify exactly which pages you want:

  • Single page: 5 extracts only page 5
  • Page range: 1-5 extracts pages 1 through 5
  • Multiple selections: 1-3, 7, 10-12 extracts pages 1-3, page 7, and pages 10-12
  • From beginning: 1-5 extracts the first 5 pages
  • Skip pages: 1-4, 6-10 extracts all except page 5

Related PDF Tools

  • Merge PDF — combine split pages or multiple PDFs into one document
  • Compress PDF — reduce file size of extracted pages
  • PDF to JPEG — convert extracted pages to images
  • PDF to Word — extract editable text from specific pages
  • OCR PDF — extract searchable text from scanned pages

Frequently Asked Questions About Splitting PDFs

Will splitting a PDF reduce the file quality?

No, PDF splitting is lossless. Each extracted page retains the exact same quality, fonts, images, and formatting as the original document. The process simply separates pages without any re-encoding or compression.

Can I extract non-consecutive pages from a PDF?

Yes, you can select any combination of pages. Use the 'Select pages' mode to click individual pages, or use 'Page ranges' mode to specify patterns like '1-3, 5, 7-10' to extract specific non-consecutive sections.

What happens when I split all pages?

When you split all pages, each page is extracted as a separate PDF file. The files are packaged into a ZIP archive for convenient download. Each file is named with its page number (page-1.pdf, page-2.pdf, etc.).

Can I split a password-protected PDF?

Protected PDFs must be unlocked before splitting. If your PDF requires a password to open, you'll need to enter the password or remove protection first. Contact the document owner for credentials if needed.

Is there a page limit for splitting PDFs?

You can split PDFs with hundreds of pages. For very large documents, the process may take longer. If you experience timeouts with extremely large files, consider splitting in sections.

How do page ranges work?

Page ranges let you specify which pages to extract using a simple format. Use single numbers (5), ranges (1-3), or combinations (1-3, 5, 7-10). Pages are extracted in the order specified and packaged together for download.

How do I remove specific pages from a PDF?

To remove pages, extract all the pages you want to keep. For example, to remove page 5 from a 10-page PDF, use the range '1-4, 6-10'. Then use Merge PDF to combine the extracted pages into one document if needed.

Can I reorder pages when splitting?

Splitting extracts pages in the order you specify them. To fully reorder pages, split the PDF first, then use our Merge PDF tool to combine pages in your desired order. This gives you complete control over the final arrangement.

What file size can I split?

Our splitter handles PDFs up to 100MB. For larger files, consider splitting in multiple batches or compressing the PDF first. Very large files with many high-resolution images may take longer to process.

Are my PDF files secure during splitting?

Your files are processed securely and deleted automatically after splitting. We don't store, view, or share your documents. The splitting happens on our servers with encrypted connections, and results are delivered directly to your browser.

Can I split a scanned PDF?

Yes, scanned PDFs split the same way as regular PDFs. Each page is extracted as a separate file containing the scanned image. For extracting text from scanned pages, use our OCR tool after splitting.

How do I split a PDF into chapters?

Identify the page ranges for each chapter, then use the 'Page ranges' mode to extract them. For example, if Chapter 1 is pages 1-25 and Chapter 2 is pages 26-50, enter '1-25' to get Chapter 1 as a separate file, then repeat for other chapters.

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