Split PDF
Extract pages or split a PDF into separate files. Free, browser-based, no sign-up.
How to use
- 1Drop a PDF file or click to browse.
- 2Enter page ranges to extract.
- 3Download extracted pages.
How to Split a PDF
- 1Upload your PDF file by dragging it or clicking the upload area.
- 2Specify the page ranges you want to extract.
- 3Download your extracted pages as a new PDF.
When to Split a PDF
Extract specific pages, Pull out just the pages you need from a long document.
Divide large files, Break a large PDF into smaller, more manageable chunks.
Share relevant sections, Send only the pages that matter to your recipients.
Split by extracting page ranges
We read the page tree and copy ranges into new documents without rasterizing. That keeps text, vectors, and embedded fonts intact. Choose extract for one range or split pages to produce each page as its own PDF.
Choosing ranges fast
Use 1–5, 6–10 style ranges; for highlights, list single pages. If you only need to remove a few pages, Delete PDF may be quicker than two splits. Keep originals splits are copies.
Memory and naming
Very large PDFs (>200 pages, >100 MB) may strain phones split in halves first. Downloads are named by range so you can sort without renaming.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lossless?
Yes pages copied without recompression.
Scanned PDFs?
Pages copy as images; still high fidelity.
Private?
Yes browser pdf-lib.
Quick Answer
Pick a PDF, choose pages or ranges like 1-3, 5, 7-9, and get new PDFs one per range, locally.
What is this tool?
Split PDF cuts a big PDF into smaller ones. You have a 50-page scan and need pages 1-3 as one file and 10-15 as another. You need this for sharing only a section or separating chapters. Our tool renders thumbnails, lets you pick ranges, and writes each range as a new PDF locally with pdf-lib, no upload.
How it works
We use pdf-lib, pdfjs-dist, mammoth, and SheetJS locally. Files are read via FileReader into memory, parsed, and a new file is written. For PDFs we keep or reorder page dictionaries, for Word/Excel we map styles to PDF. All happens in your browser no upload with thumbnail previews where helpful. Very large files or 200+ pages may hit phone memory, so split first if needed.
How to use 4 steps
- 1Drop your file(s) onto the box.
- 2Pick pages, ranges, or options as shown.
- 3Preview thumbnails and order.
- 4Click Download and verify opens in Preview/Acrobat.
Specs & formulas
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lib | pdf-lib / pdfjs-dist / mammoth / SheetJS |
| Privacy | Local, no server |
| Pages | Thumbnails with drag |
| Size | Shown before/after |
Quick reference
3 worked examples
1. Packet
Three reports as three PDFs → one PDF to email.
Merge in order 2,1,3 → one file
2. Extract
50-page PDF, need pages 5-10.
Split range 5-10 → 6-page PDF
3. Fix scan
Pages 4-5 sideways.
Rotate 90° → readable
Mistakes to avoid
- Uploading private PDFs to cloud ours stays local, but close tab on shared device.
- Expecting perfect Word from scanned PDF needs OCR.
- Very large PDFs on phone split first.
Pro tips
- Check thumbnails after import.
- Keep original and work on copy.
- Verify exported PDF in Acrobat/Preview before sending.
When to use it
Contracts, invoices, research drafts, and class packets that need combining, splitting, cleaning, or compressing before sharing, all privately and fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are PDFs uploaded?
No processed with pdf-lib locally. Close tab to clear.
Will formatting survive Word?
Headings and lists mostly yes; scanned pages are images.
How much save on compress?
Text 20-60%, scans depend on DPI.
Can I reorder?
Yes drag thumbnails to new order.
Limit?
Large files may hit phone memory split first.