Split PDF is a free online tool that pulls pages out of a PDF into a new file - or splits one big PDF into many smaller ones. Select pages by clicking thumbnails or typing ranges like 1-3, 5, then download the result with no signup and no watermark.
Split PDF
1. Upload a PDF. 2. Click page thumbnails to select pages, type ranges like 1-3, 5, or split every N pages into multiple files. 3. Click “Split PDF” to download.
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One file at a time · processed locally on your device
How to split a PDF in 3 steps
- Upload your PDF - page thumbnails appear automatically.
- Click thumbnails to select pages, type ranges like
1-3, 5, or choose “split every N pages”. - Click “Split PDF” and download your new file(s).
How do I extract specific pages from a PDF?
Click the page thumbnails to select exactly the pages you want, or type ranges like 1-3, 5 in the ranges box, then click “Split PDF”. You’ll download a new PDF containing just those pages, in the order you picked them.
Extraction is lossless: pages are copied from the original without re-rendering, so text stays selectable and images keep their full quality.
Can I split one PDF into multiple files?
Yes - choose the “Split every N pages” mode, enter N, and you’ll download one PDF per chunk. For example, every 2 pages of a 10-page PDF gives you 5 separate files.
Need to join the pieces back together later? Our free Merge PDF tool combines them again in any order.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write page ranges?
Use formats like 1-3, 5, 8-10. Ranges and single pages can be mixed with commas, for example 1-3, 5. Only pages that exist in your PDF are kept.
Can I split one PDF into several files?
Yes - choose "Split every N pages", enter N, and you'll download one PDF per chunk (for example, every 2 pages of a 10-page PDF gives you 5 files).
Does splitting reduce quality?
No. Pages are copied from the original without re-rendering, so text stays selectable and images keep their original quality.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Splitting happens entirely in your browser; your files never leave your device.
What about password-protected PDFs?
Encrypted or password-protected PDFs aren't supported. Remove the password first, then split.