Split PDF
Upload a PDF, enter pages (e.g., 1-3,5,8), then click “Extract Pages”.
Split PDFs by Page Range efficiently, Precise, and Private
Are you wanting to extract specific pages from a large PDF? Our Split tool gives you exactly which pages you want😉 like 1 to 3, 5, 8 to 10 but you have to mention it like 1-3, 8-10 and creates a new PDF containing only those pages🤗. The splitting happens entirely in your browser, keeping your documents private and secure. Isn't it perfect for you🤗😍
How It Works!!!🤔
The Split tool examines your PDF using pdf-lib, identifies the pages you
wanting in the range field (such as 1-3,5,8-10), and
extracts only those pages into a new document for your PDF. All processing happens
locally in your browser using JavaScript(JS). No server
uploads😉, no data collection🙌. You simply download the extracted pages
as a new PDF❤️
Think of it🤔 like photocopying only certain chapters from a book. You select which pages you need, and the tool creates a smaller PDF🤗 containing just those pages, leaving your original file untouched.
Why Use This Tool🤨
- Extract specific sections - Pull out relevant chapters, forms, or pages from lengthy documents👍
- Share selectively - Send only the pages you need, not the entire file 🤷♂️
- Organize content - Break large PDFs into smaller💢, topic-specific files
- Reduce file size - Create lighter PDFs by extracting only needed pages🤗
- Workflow efficiency - Quickly isolate pages for editing, printing, or archiving
Complete Privacy🫡
All page extraction happens directly in your browser using pdf-lib. No files are uploaded to any server. This is essential when working with sensitive documents like contracts, financial records, legal filings, or personal information and data.
100% client-side processing - everything stays on your device
No server uploads - your document never goes online🤗
No data logging - we never see your file contents👍
Works offline - split PDFs even without internet connection🙌
Page Range Format
Use flexible syntax to specify exactly which pages you want to extract:
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Single pages:
1,3,5extracts pages 1, 3, and 5 -
Page ranges:
1-5extracts pages 1 through 5 -
Combined:
1-3,5,8-10extracts pages 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10 -
Whitespace flexible:
1 - 3, 5, 8 - 10works too (spaces are ignored)👍 - Order matters: Pages appear in the output as an order you list them
Split Tips
Splitting PDFs turns out to be straightforward enough after you pick up the right notation. These tips should help steer clear of typical errors and make the whole process run smoother.
- Preview First in Any PDF Reader: Before you split, open the PDF using some kind of viewer first.🫡 Then make a note of exactly which page numbers you actually need for the task. Page numbers always start from 1 and not from 0 at all.👍 That means the very first page counts as page 1. The one right after it is page 2. It just keeps going from there in the same way. Doing this check upfront really helps avoid those annoying moments later on. You know the kind where you end up grabbing the totally wrong pages by mistake.
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Use Ranges for Efficiency: Instead of typing
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, just use1-10. It's faster, cleaner, and way less prone to typos. Ranges work for any consecutive sequence, like15-25or100-150. - Name Outputs Clearly Right Away: Use descriptive filenames that clearly show which pages got pulled out. Think along the lines of "contract-pages-1-3" or "report-appendix-pages-50-75".😉 That way, the future version of yourself ends up grateful during a search for that file six months down the road. No more frustration over figuring out exactly what sits inside something generic like "split_output_1.pdf"🤗.
- Your Original File Stays Safe🫡:This tool creates a completely new file using the pages you select. Your original PDF stays untouched on your device. That way, there is no risk of messing up the source document. You simply cannot do that. Feel free to split from the same original as many times as needed.
- Combine with Merge for Power Moves✌️: If you want pages from multiple PDFs in a custom order, use Split to extract specific pages from each PDF (like pages 5-10 from Report A, pages 2-4 from Report B), then use our Merge PDF tool to combine them all into one perfectly organized document.
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Order Matters for Custom Sequences😉: Pages appear in
your output in the exact order you list them. So
10,5,15creates a PDF with page 10 first, then page 5, then page 15. This is super handy if you need to quickly reorder a few specific pages without dragging thumbnails around.
✂️ Split vs. Delete: Which Should You Use?🤔
Both tools enable the management of specific pages inside a PDF document. Each one approaches that task through its own method. The guidance offered next supports the choice of whichever fits the exact needs at hand.
Use Split when: You know exactly which pages you
want to keep. For example, "I need pages 10-15 from this
50-page manual." Just type 10-15 and you're done. Split
is perfect when you're extracting specific sections, chapters, or page
ranges from larger documents.
Use Delete when: It's easier to specify which pages
you want to remove than which to keep. For example, "This
20-page document has 3 blank pages (pages 4, 11, and 18) I need gone."
Typing 4,11,18 in the Delete tool is way faster than
typing 1-3,5-10,12-17,19-20 in Split.
Pro tip😍: If you feel unsure about which method runs quicker. Just count up the pages involved. When you end up keeping more pages than the ones you remove. Go ahead and pick the Delete option. On the other hand, if you only need to pull out a small part from a larger document. The Split tool makes sense there. No matter what you choose. Both of these options will generate a fresh PDF file. They leave your original one completely alone. That way, nothing gets ruined for good.
Quick Guide
- Upload your PDF: Click or drag your file into the upload area
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Enter page range: Type the pages you want, like
1-3,5,8 - Set output name: Choose a descriptive filename for your split PDF
- Extract pages: Click the button to process and create your new PDF
- Download: Save your extracted pages as a separate PDF file!
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I enter an invalid page number?
When someone enters a page number for a PDF that simply does not exist there. Like trying to grab page 50 from a file that only goes up to 20 pages. The tool ends up skipping right over that bad number. It pulls out just the pages that actually work from the ones listed.
Can I rearrange page order while splitting?
Yes! Pages appear in your output in the order you list them. For
example, 3,1,2 will create a PDF with page 3 first,
then page 1, then page 2. This is useful for quick reordering.
Does splitting reduce quality?🤔
No, this tool actually handles a genuine extraction. The pages inside your new PDF hold onto the exact same quality as before. They keep all the original fonts, images, and formatting too. It is not anything like a screenshot. Nor is it some kind of conversion process.
Can I extract the same page multiple times?🤷♂️
Yes! You can specify the same page number multiple times. For
example, 1,1,1 will create a 3-page PDF where all pages
are copies of page 1 from the original.
What happens to my original PDF?🤨
Your original file stays exactly as it is on your device. No changes happen to it at all. The Split tool makes a fresh PDF that includes just the pages pulled out. Evidence shows this approach keeps things simple and safe. Users end up with both versions available right away. The process appears straightforward in practice.
Is there a limit on file size or page count?😗
There is no strict limit on the size of PDF files that can be processed. Very large ones, such as those over 100 MB or with more than 500 pages, tend to take longer to handle in the browser. For optimal results, modern browsers like Chrome, Edge, or Firefox work best when there is enough memory available