Free PDF Split Tool
Split PDF files or extract specific pages easily. Fast, secure, and completely free.
Click to Upload or Drag & Drop
Select a PDF file to split
Choose Split Mode
Define Page Ranges
Select Pages to Extract
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Flexible Splitting
Split by ranges or extract specific pages - you choose
Page-Level Extraction
Copies selected pages without intentional image recompression
Temporary Processing
Server files are scheduled for deletion after 60 minutes
How to Split a PDF into Separate Pages
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Upload Your PDF: Choose a PDF up to 16MB. The tool reads its page structure on the server; encrypted, damaged, or unusual PDFs may fail.
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Choose Your Split Mode: Select "Split by Ranges" to create one PDF per range (for example, pages 1-5 and 6-10), or choose "Extract Pages" to combine selected pages into one PDF.
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Download Your Split Files: Click the split or extract button and wait for processing. Download each resulting PDF using its own link, then open it to check the pages and formatting.
Key Features
- Two Split Modes: Split by custom page ranges to divide a document into sections, or extract specific pages to create a new PDF with only the pages you need.
- Visual Page Selection: A clear page grid lets you click to select or deselect individual pages. Use "Select All" and "Deselect All" for quick bulk changes.
- Multiple Range Support: Define as many page ranges as you need in a single split operation, creating separate output files for each range.
- No Intentional Image Recompression: Selected pages are copied into new PDFs, but forms, signatures, links, fonts, and unusual structures still need verification.
- No Account Required: Use the tool directly, subject to the 16MB request limit and rate controls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between splitting and extracting pages?
Splitting divides a PDF into multiple separate files based on page ranges you define (for example, turning a 20-page document into four 5-page files). Extracting pulls out specific pages you select and combines them into a single new PDF, leaving the original untouched.
Is there a limit to how many pages I can split or extract?
There is no separate page-count promise, but the upload must be 16MB or smaller and processing time rises with page count and document complexity. Very long, damaged, or encrypted PDFs may fail.
Will splitting a PDF change the quality or formatting?
Pages are copied without intentional image recompression. Interactive forms, digital signatures, hyperlinks, embedded files, unusual fonts, or damaged structures may not remain unchanged, so inspect every output file.
Can I split a scanned PDF or a password-protected file?
Many scanned PDFs can be split because the tool works with page structure rather than OCR. Password-protected files must be unlocked first, and damaged or unusual scans may still fail.
How are uploaded and split files handled?
Files are processed on the server and temporary uploads/results are scheduled for deletion after 60 minutes by an hourly cleanup task. Do not upload sensitive or regulated documents.
Frequently asked questions
Can I extract multiple page ranges at once?
- Yes, you can specify multiple page ranges (e.g., 1-3, 5, 7-9) and each range will be extracted as a separate PDF file.
What is the maximum file size for splitting?
- The maximum upload size is 16MB. For larger PDFs, we recommend compressing the file first before splitting.
Is the original PDF unchanged?
- Pages are copied without intentional image recompression, but interactive forms, signatures, links, fonts, and unusual structures may change. Inspect every output.