Split PDF — Split PDF File Online for Free
Break a large PDF into exact page ranges or individual pages in seconds. Download as separate files or a single ZIP — nothing leaves your device.
How to split PDF
- 1Upload your PDF file to the upload area
- 2Choose a split mode: every page separately, custom ranges (e.g. 1-3, 5, 7-10), or every N pages
- 3Click 'Split' and wait for processing
- 4Download individual files or a ZIP archive with all parts
Features
- Three split modes: one page per file, custom ranges, or every N pages
- Download all parts as a single ZIP archive
- Original quality preserved — no re-encoding
- Processed entirely in the browser — files never leave your device
Use cases
- Send only the relevant chapter of a 200-page manual without sharing the whole document
- Separate a batch-scanned stack into individual single-page invoices
- Submit specific pages of a multi-part form to different departments
Why split PDFs here instead of other tools?
Granular range control — any page combination
Specify exact page ranges like 1-3, 5, 8-12 in one step. Each range becomes a separate PDF file, all packed into a ZIP archive for instant download.
Split PDF online free — without uploading to a server
Your document is never sent anywhere. Splitting runs locally in the browser — no cloud processing, no file retention, no privacy risk regardless of document sensitivity.
Zero quality loss — pages copied exactly
Pages are extracted without re-encoding. Fonts, images, form fields, and hyperlinks inside each page are preserved exactly as they were in the original file.
Common problems
No pages in the result / empty output
Check range syntax: use commas and dashes, e.g. 1-3, 5, 7-10. Spaces are ignored.
Error: file is encrypted
Remove the password with Decrypt PDF first, then split the file.
Downloaded a single PDF instead of a ZIP
A single-range split produces one PDF file, not an archive. To get a ZIP, define multiple ranges.
FAQ
Is quality preserved when splitting?
Yes, splitting happens without re-encoding — pages are copied as-is, so image and text quality is fully retained.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
No. First remove the protection using the 'Decrypt PDF' tool, then split the file.
How do I specify multiple page ranges?
List ranges separated by commas: for example, 1-3, 5, 7-10. Each range becomes a separate PDF file.
What format will the result be in?
If there are multiple parts, they are packed into a ZIP archive. If the result is a single page, it downloads as a regular PDF.
Can I split a PDF by every page into separate files?
Yes. Leave the range field empty or enter each page individually and each page will be saved as a separate PDF, all packed in a ZIP archive.
How do I extract just one page from a large PDF?
Enter the single page number in the range field. Only that page is extracted and downloaded as a standalone PDF.
Can I split a PDF by file size?
Not directly — page ranges are the only split method. As a workaround, split by page count first, then check file sizes. Typical PDFs run 50–200 KB per page, so a split by page count gives a reasonable size estimate.
Does splitting modify the original file?
No. Splitting creates new files from copies of the original pages. Your uploaded PDF is never modified — it stays in memory as-is until you close or refresh the page.
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