How to split a PDF file
Splitting a PDF separates a multi-page PDF into individual pages or smaller sections. This is useful when you receive a combined document and need to extract specific pages, when you want to share only part of a larger document, or when you need to reorganise pages between different files. This tool splits PDFs entirely in your browser — your file is never uploaded to any server.
Common uses for PDF splitting
Extracting a single page from a large report to share independently. Separating a combined application form into individual components for different recipients. Extracting salary slips from a combined payroll PDF. Extracting individual invoices or receipts from a consolidated billing PDF. Separating chapters from a combined book or manual PDF. Extracting specific pages of a long contract that require separate review or signature.
Split by page range vs extract individual pages
This tool allows you to specify exactly which pages to extract — individual pages, ranges (pages 3 to 7), or both. You can extract pages by entering them as comma-separated values (1,3,5 for pages 1, 3, and 5) or as ranges (1-5 for the first five pages). This gives precise control over exactly what you extract without needing to download every single page separately.
After splitting — what to do with the pages
Individual extracted pages can be recombined in different orders using the Merge PDF tool. They can be converted to JPG images using the PDF to JPG tool. They can be compressed to smaller file sizes with the Compress PDF tool. They can be signed with the eSign PDF tool. Or they can be shared directly as smaller, more manageable files by email or WhatsApp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I split a password-protected PDF? Password-protected PDFs that can still be opened can be split. If a PDF requires a password to open, you need to enter the password first. For PDFs with owner restrictions (print/copy lock but openable), try the PDF Unlock tool first.
Is there a page limit for splitting? No hard limit — this tool handles PDFs with any number of pages, though very large files may take a moment to process.
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