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PDF Split

Split a PDF into individual pages or custom page ranges. Browser-only, no upload.

  • 100% local
  • No signup
  • Works offline once loaded

What this does

Extract specific pages from a PDF or split every page into its own file.

Drop a PDF, pick the pages you want or split every page automatically, download. Runs in your browser using pdf-lib — your file never uploads to a server. Useful for extracting one signed page, splitting a scanned packet into per-form PDFs, or pulling chapter ranges from a long report.

How to split a PDF

  1. 1

    Drop your PDF

    The tool reads the page count so you know what you're working with. No file count limit, individual files up to ~500 MB work reliably.

  2. 2

    Pick your mode

    "Specific pages" extracts your chosen range (1-3,5,8-12) into one PDF. "Split every page" creates a ZIP with one PDF per page — useful for batch processing or per-form delivery.

  3. 3

    Download the result

    Single page-range extract → one PDF download. Every-page split → ZIP download. Original is untouched.

When you'd split a PDF

Signed page

Extracting just the signature page

30-page contract, you only need to send the signed signature page to opposing counsel. Extract page 30, send a clean 1-page PDF.

Forms

Splitting a multi-form scan

Scanned 12 separate forms as one PDF. Split into per-form PDFs to route each one to a different recipient.

Receipts

Per-receipt expense PDFs

Scanned all receipts onto one page or one PDF. Split per-page so each receipt becomes its own attachment.

Book chapters

Pulling chapters from a long PDF

70-page report, you only need pages 12-28 for one stakeholder. Extract that range, send a focused 17-page PDF.

Compliance

Removing privileged pages before production

100-page document, pages 45-50 are privileged. Extract 1-44 + 51-100 as the production version.

Per-page review

Sending each page for individual sign-off

12 forms each need a different stakeholder's signature. Split into 12 PDFs, route separately, recombine after.

PDF-split tips

  1. 01

    Page ranges use commas and dashes

    1-3,5,8-12 extracts pages 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 in one merged PDF. Spaces are ignored. Out-of-range pages are skipped (no error).

  2. 02

    Encrypted PDFs won't open

    Password-protected PDFs need to be unlocked first. Print to a new PDF without the password, then split.

  3. 03

    Bookmarks and form fields don't survive

    Split PDFs get a flat copy of the source pages. If you need to preserve bookmarks, use Adobe Acrobat desktop.

  4. 04

    Use "Split every page" for batch processing

    If you're going to merge with other PDFs later, split every page first so you can rebuild in any order with PDF Merge.

No signup. No upload. Just the result.

Local only

Files never leave your browser.

Everything runs locally in this tab. Nothing uploads, nothing stores on a server, nothing indexes.

Ready in seconds

Fast — no queues, no ads.

No progress bars stuck at 99%, no rate limits, no 'please wait' screens. Drop, click, done.

On Pro

Branded delivery, when needed.

When the free tool isn't enough, deliver from files.your-agency.com — password and view analytics included.

Frequently asked

No. The split happens entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your file never leaves your device.

Yes. Specify exact page numbers or ranges (e.g., '1-3,5,8-12') to extract only those pages into a new PDF.

Yes. Choose 'Split every page' to get a ZIP file with one PDF per page.

Basic structure and annotations are preserved. Complex form fields may not — they're less common in standard agency delivery PDFs.

Limited by your browser's available memory. Most modern browsers handle 100MB+ PDFs comfortably. Very large PDFs (500MB+) may struggle.