✂️ PDF Splitter
Split PDF files into multiple documents or extract specific pages instantly. Choose from multiple splitting methods with visual page preview.
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Each range will create a separate PDF file. Examples: "1-5", "10-15", "20"
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Multiple Splitting Methods
Choose the method that works best for your needs:
- • Extract Pages: Visually select specific pages to extract into a new PDF
- • Split by Ranges: Define custom page ranges like "1-5, 10-15" to create multiple files
- • Split Every N Pages: Automatically divide your PDF into equal parts
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What Is a PDF Splitter?
A PDF splitter is a specialized tool that divides large PDF documents into smaller, separate files. This process allows you to extract specific pages, create multiple documents from page ranges, or break a PDF into equal parts. Whether you need to separate chapters from a book, extract important pages from a report, or divide a large document for easier sharing, a PDF splitter makes the task simple and efficient.
Our PDF splitter uses advanced browser-based technology powered by PDF-lib to process your documents entirely on your device. Unlike traditional online services that require uploading files to remote servers, this tool ensures complete privacy by performing all operations locally. Your sensitive documents never leave your computer, making it ideal for confidential business files, legal documents, or personal records that require discretion.
The tool offers three powerful splitting methods to match different needs: Extract Pages lets you visually select specific pages to create a new PDF, Split by Ranges allows you to define custom page ranges to create multiple files simultaneously, and Split Every N Pages automatically divides your document into equal parts. Each method includes visual page previews, making it easy to verify you're splitting the correct pages before processing.
How to Use This Tool
Upload Your PDF File
Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF file. The tool accepts PDF files of any size and will immediately load the document, displaying the total page count and file size for your reference.
Choose Your Splitting Method
Select from three splitting methods: Extract Pages to visually select specific pages, Split by Ranges to define custom page ranges like "1-5, 10-15", or Split Every N Pages to automatically divide the document into equal parts. Each method is designed for different use cases.
Select Pages or Define Ranges
For Extract Pages, click on page thumbnails to select them (selected pages are highlighted). For Split by Ranges, enter your desired ranges in the text area. For Split Every N Pages, specify how many pages each file should contain. Preview thumbnails help you verify your selections.
Split the PDF
Click the "Split PDF" button to start the splitting process. The tool will process your document according to your selected method and create the new PDF files. A progress bar shows the current status of the operation, which typically completes in seconds.
Download Your Split Files
Once splitting is complete, download your files individually or click "Download All as ZIP" to get all split PDFs in a single compressed archive. All files are watermark-free and maintain the original quality of your document.
Key Features
Complete Privacy
All splitting happens directly in your browser. Your PDF files never leave your device, ensuring absolute privacy and security for confidential documents.
Visual Page Preview
See thumbnail previews of all pages before splitting. Click to select specific pages or verify your page ranges are correct.
Multiple Splitting Methods
Choose from three powerful methods: extract specific pages, split by custom ranges, or divide into equal parts automatically.
Lightning Fast
Client-side processing means instant splitting without waiting for uploads or downloads. Split large PDFs in seconds, not minutes.
Why Use This Tool?
No Software Installation Required
Traditional PDF splitting software requires downloading and installing applications that consume disk space and may include unwanted bundled programs. This web-based tool works instantly in any modern browser without installation, updates, or maintenance. Access it from any device, anywhere, anytime, without the hassle of software management. Whether you're on Windows, Mac, Linux, or even a tablet, the tool works seamlessly across all platforms.
Superior Privacy Protection
Many online PDF splitters upload your files to their servers, creating significant privacy risks for sensitive documents. Our tool processes everything locally in your browser using JavaScript and the PDF-lib library. Your files remain on your device throughout the entire splitting process, making it ideal for confidential business contracts, legal documents, financial records, medical files, or personal information. No data is transmitted over the internet, and no copies are stored on external servers.
Professional Quality Output
The splitter preserves the original quality, formatting, and structure of all your PDF pages. Text remains selectable and searchable, images maintain their resolution, hyperlinks stay functional, and form fields are preserved. The resulting split PDFs are indistinguishable from professionally created documents, with no quality loss, compression artifacts, or watermarks. Each split file maintains the exact appearance and functionality of the original pages.
Flexible Splitting Options
Unlike basic PDF tools that only offer simple page extraction, this splitter provides three distinct methods to match your workflow. Extract specific pages when you need particular sections, use range splitting to create multiple organized files from different chapters or sections, or employ interval splitting to automatically divide large documents into manageable chunks. The visual page selector makes it easy to see exactly what you're splitting, reducing errors and saving time.
Practical Examples
Example 1: Extracting Contract Pages
Scenario: You have a 50-page legal document and need to extract only the signature pages (pages 48-50) to send to a client for review.
Method: Extract Pages
Steps: Upload the PDF, select "Extract Pages", scroll to pages 48-50 in the thumbnail view, click to select them, and split.
Results:
You get a clean 3-page PDF containing only the signature pages, perfect for email attachment. The original formatting, signatures, and legal text are preserved exactly as they appeared in the source document.
Example 2: Dividing a Book by Chapters
Scenario: You have a 200-page ebook PDF and want to create separate files for each of the 10 chapters for easier reading on mobile devices.
Method: Split by Ranges
Ranges: 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-80, 81-100, 101-120, 121-140, 141-160, 161-180, 181-200
Results:
You receive 10 separate PDF files, each containing one chapter (20 pages each). Download them as a ZIP file and transfer to your tablet for convenient chapter-by-chapter reading. Each file is properly formatted and maintains all images and formatting from the original.
Example 3: Creating Study Materials
Scenario: You have a 100-page study guide and want to split it into 10 separate files (10 pages each) to distribute to students over a 10-week course.
Method: Split Every N Pages
Setting: Split every 10 pages
Results:
The tool automatically creates 10 equal PDF files, each containing 10 pages. You can distribute one file per week, making it easier for students to focus on manageable sections. All files maintain the original quality and are ready for printing or digital distribution.
Understanding PDF Splitting
PDF splitting is a process that extracts specific pages from a source PDF document and creates new, independent PDF files. Unlike simply copying pages, proper PDF splitting maintains all document properties, including fonts, images, hyperlinks, bookmarks, and metadata. The process involves reading the PDF structure, identifying the requested pages, and creating new PDF documents with those pages while preserving their original quality and formatting.
How PDF Splitting Works:
Step 1: The tool loads your PDF and parses its internal structure, identifying all pages, fonts, images, and embedded resources.
Step 2: Based on your selected method (extract, ranges, or interval), the tool determines which pages belong in each output file.
Step 3: For each output file, the tool creates a new PDF document and copies the selected pages along with all their resources (fonts, images, etc.).
Step 4: The tool optimizes each output file, ensuring all references are correct and the document structure is valid.
Step 5: The completed PDF files are made available for download, either individually or packaged in a ZIP archive.
This client-side approach using PDF-lib ensures that splitting happens instantly without server delays, maintains perfect quality, and keeps your documents completely private. The tool handles complex PDFs with embedded fonts, high-resolution images, and interactive elements without any quality degradation.
Tips & Best Practices
Preview Before Splitting
Always review the page thumbnails before splitting to ensure you're selecting the correct pages. This prevents errors and saves time by avoiding the need to re-split documents. The visual preview makes it easy to identify pages by their content rather than just page numbers.
Use Descriptive File Names
When downloading split files, rename them with descriptive names that indicate their content (e.g., "Contract_SignaturePages.pdf" or "Chapter_1.pdf"). This makes it easier to organize and locate specific files later, especially when working with multiple split documents.
Choose the Right Method
Select Extract Pages when you need specific, non-consecutive pages. Use Split by Ranges when you want to create multiple files from different sections. Choose Split Every N Pages when you need equal-sized files for distribution or processing. Matching the method to your use case saves time and effort.
Download as ZIP for Multiple Files
When splitting creates multiple output files, use the "Download All as ZIP" option instead of downloading each file individually. This saves time and keeps all related files organized in a single archive. You can then extract them all at once to your desired location.
Keep Original Files
Always maintain a backup of your original PDF file before splitting. While the tool preserves quality perfectly, having the original ensures you can re-split with different settings if needed. Store original files in a separate folder to avoid confusion with split versions.
Verify Page Numbers
PDF page numbers start at 1, not 0. When entering page ranges, use the actual page numbers you see in the document. If your PDF has a cover page, remember that it counts as page 1, even if the document's internal numbering starts differently.
Common Use Cases
Business Document Management
Extract specific sections from lengthy business reports, proposals, or presentations to share with different stakeholders. Split quarterly reports by department, separate executive summaries from detailed analyses, or extract financial statements from comprehensive business plans. This targeted sharing ensures each recipient gets only the relevant information they need.
Legal Document Processing
Legal professionals frequently need to extract specific pages from contracts, court filings, or discovery documents. Split multi-party agreements to send each party only their relevant sections, extract signature pages for quick review, or separate exhibits from main documents. The privacy-focused approach ensures confidential legal documents remain secure.
Academic and Educational Materials
Teachers and professors can split textbooks or study guides into chapter-specific files for weekly distribution. Extract specific exercises or problem sets from comprehensive workbooks, separate answer keys from question pages, or create individual assignment files from a master document. Students can split research papers to focus on specific sections or extract relevant pages from lengthy academic journals.
Publishing and Content Creation
Authors and publishers can split manuscripts by chapters for individual editing, extract sample chapters for promotional purposes, or separate front matter from main content. Magazine publishers can extract individual articles from full issues, and content creators can split ebooks into digestible sections for serialized release or preview distribution.
Personal Document Organization
Split scanned document batches into individual files, extract specific pages from bank statements or utility bills, separate tax documents by year or category, or divide travel itineraries into day-by-day files. This organization makes it easier to file, search, and retrieve specific documents when needed.
Email Attachment Optimization
When a PDF is too large for email attachment limits, split it into smaller files that fit within size restrictions. Extract only the relevant pages needed for a specific email conversation, reducing attachment sizes and making it easier for recipients to review focused content without downloading unnecessary pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I split a PDF file?
Upload your PDF file, choose your splitting method (extract specific pages, split by ranges, or split every N pages), select the pages you want, and click Split PDF. Your split files will be ready for download in seconds. You can download them individually or as a ZIP file.
Is it safe to split PDFs online?
Yes, our PDF splitter is completely safe. All splitting happens directly in your browser using client-side processing. Your files never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security. No files are uploaded to any server, making it ideal for confidential documents.
Can I extract specific pages from a PDF?
Yes, you can extract any specific pages you want. Use the visual page selector to click on individual pages, or enter page numbers like "1, 3, 5-10" to extract those pages into a new PDF. You can also preview all pages before splitting to ensure you select the right ones.
Can I split a PDF into multiple files?
Yes, you can split a PDF into multiple files using several methods: extract specific page ranges (e.g., pages 1-5, 10-15), split every N pages (e.g., every 2 pages creates separate files), or split by file size. All resulting files can be downloaded individually or as a ZIP archive.
What's the difference between the splitting methods?
Extract Pages lets you visually select specific pages to create one new PDF. Split by Ranges allows you to define multiple page ranges to create several PDFs at once (e.g., "1-10, 20-30, 40-50"). Split Every N Pages automatically divides your PDF into equal parts (e.g., every 5 pages creates files with 5 pages each).
Is there a file size limit?
No, there are no file size limits. Since all processing happens in your browser, you can split PDFs of any size. However, very large files may take longer to process depending on your device's memory and processing power.
Will the split PDFs have watermarks?
No, all split PDFs are completely watermark-free. You get clean, professional documents without any branding or watermarks. The tool is 100% free with no hidden costs or limitations.
Can I split password-protected PDFs?
No, password-protected or encrypted PDFs cannot be split without first removing the password protection. You must unlock the PDF using the original software before splitting. This security measure prevents unauthorized access to protected documents.
Does splitting PDFs reduce quality?
No, splitting PDFs does not reduce quality. The tool preserves the original quality, resolution, and formatting of all pages. Text remains selectable, images stay sharp, and all interactive elements like hyperlinks and bookmarks are maintained in the split files.
Can I split scanned PDFs?
Yes, the tool works perfectly with scanned PDFs. Whether your PDF contains text, images, or scanned pages, the splitter will extract and preserve them exactly as they appear in the original document. Image quality and resolution are maintained throughout the splitting process.
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Conclusion
Our PDF Splitter provides a powerful, privacy-focused solution for dividing PDF documents into smaller files. With three flexible splitting methods, visual page previews, and complete client-side processing, you can extract exactly the pages you need while maintaining perfect quality and security. Whether you're managing business documents, organizing academic materials, or handling personal files, this tool makes PDF splitting fast, easy, and completely private.
Start splitting your PDFs today with no registration, no software installation, and no file size limits. All features are completely free, and your documents never leave your device. Experience the convenience of professional PDF splitting right in your browser.