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Split PDF

Break a single PDF into multiple smaller files — extract individual pages, split every N pages, or pull out specific page ranges.

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Split PDF tool

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Flexible Options

Split by page, range, or custom selection

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Multiple files bundled automatically

Fast ProcessingDone in just a few seconds
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No LimitsUse it as many times as you want

Everything you need to know about split pdf

How to Split PDF

After upload, the tool reads the PDF's total page count so you can choose how to split it: "Individual" creates one file per page, "Every N pages" creates equal-sized chunks (e.g. every 5 pages), and "Ranges" lets you specify custom page groups like 1-3, 4-10, 11-15.

For each requested piece, the relevant pages are imported into a new PDF document preserving their original size, orientation, and content — no re-rendering or quality loss.

When splitting produces more than one output file, they are bundled together into a single ZIP download so you get everything in one file.

Safe & Secure

Your files are uploaded over an encrypted (SSL) connection. We don't store, read, or share the contents of your files — they're processed to generate your result and are not retained on our servers afterward.

Who Uses Split PDF?

  • Pulling one chapter out of a large scanned textbook to share with a study group.
  • Separating a multi-invoice batch PDF into individual invoices for separate accounting entries.
  • Extracting a single signed page from a larger contract to send as proof of signature.

Limitations to Avoid

  • Specifying an inclusive page range incorrectly (e.g., entering 5-10 expecting 5 pages when it actually returns 6, pages 5 through 10 inclusive).
  • Splitting a file and losing track of which output piece corresponds to which section — download and rename each split file immediately rather than after downloading several.

Tips for Best Results

  • Use Organize PDF first if you need to both reorder and split — it's faster than splitting into many single pages and re-merging them in a new order.
  • If you only need to remove a few pages rather than extract a range, Remove Pages is usually faster than Split.

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We respect your privacy. All files are processed securely and are never sold, shared, or used for anything beyond generating your result.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between "Every N pages" and "Ranges"?
"Every N pages" automatically divides the document into equal chunks of a fixed size. "Ranges" lets you manually specify exactly which pages go into each output file, useful when sections aren't equal length (e.g. chapters).
Can I extract just one page from a PDF?
Yes — use "Ranges" and enter a single page number (e.g. "4"), or use "Individual" to get every page as its own separate file at once.
How do I download the split files?
When the split produces multiple files, they are automatically packaged into a single ZIP archive so you can download everything in one step.
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