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Upload your PDF, preview all pages, select exactly which ones you need, and extract them into a new PDF. Works 100% in your browser — your files stay on your device the whole time.
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What is Split PDF?
Split PDF is a free online tool that lets you extract specific pages from any PDF document. Instead of keeping the entire file, you can pull out just the pages you actually need and save them as a brand new PDF. Think of it like cutting out chapters from a book or pulling specific receipts from a stack of invoices.
The tool shows you thumbnail previews of every page in your PDF so you can see what you're working with. Then you pick which pages to keep — either by clicking thumbnails, typing page numbers, or entering ranges like 1-5 or 10-15. Once you hit split, you get a fresh PDF file with only those pages, ready to download.
Everything runs directly in your web browser using a technology called pdf-lib. That means your PDF stays on your device from start to finish. Nothing gets uploaded to our servers or anyone else's. The whole process is instant, private, and works on any device with a browser.
Why Use Split PDF?
Have a huge PDF but only need to send a few pages? Extract just those pages and attach a much smaller file to your email. Saves bandwidth and makes life easier for whoever's receiving it.
Client only needs pages 5-10 of your 50-page report? Split out that section and send exactly what they asked for. No need to make them scroll through a giant document hunting for the right part.
Got one massive PDF that's actually several things mashed together? Split it into separate files so each piece lives where it belongs. Makes finding stuff later way faster.
Need to share a contract but want to keep certain confidential pages private? Extract only the safe pages and share those. The stuff you don't want others to see stays with you.
Some forms and portals have strict file size limits. If you only need to upload part of a PDF anyway, split out those pages to create a much smaller file that fits the requirements.
Working with a long manual or ebook? Pull out the chapter or section you're focused on right now and work with just that. Easier to read, search, and reference without wading through the whole thing.
How Split PDF Works
The tool uses a JavaScript library called pdf-lib that runs entirely in your browser. When you upload a PDF, your browser reads the file and generates thumbnail images of every page so you can preview them. Then you select which pages you want to keep.
Once you hit the split button, pdf-lib creates a brand new PDF document from scratch and copies only the pages you selected into it — in the order you chose. The tool then packages that new PDF as a file and triggers a download to your device.
Because everything happens client-side (meaning in your browser), your original PDF never gets sent anywhere. There's no upload to a server, no cloud processing, no storage. It all stays on your computer or phone. That's why it's fast, private, and works even if you lose internet connection after the page loads.
Click the upload button or drag your PDF file into the page. Your browser opens the file locally and displays thumbnail previews of every page.
Click on page thumbnails to select them individually, or type page numbers or ranges into the input box (like 1-5, 8, 12-15). The tool highlights which pages you've picked.
Hit the split button and pdf-lib creates a new PDF containing only your selected pages. Takes just a couple seconds even for big files.
Your new PDF downloads automatically to your device. Open it, check the pages, and you're done. Want different pages? Just repeat the process without re-uploading.
Features
See thumbnail previews of every page in your PDF before you split. Know exactly what you're extracting without guessing by page numbers alone.
Pick pages individually by clicking, type ranges like 1-5 or 10-20, or enter comma-separated page numbers like 2,4,7,12. Mix and match however you like.
No waiting around. Select your pages, hit split, and download your new PDF in seconds. Everything runs at full speed in your browser.
Your PDF never leaves your device. We don't upload anything to any server, collect data, or store files. Everything stays completely private on your computer.
Get one neat PDF containing just the pages you selected, in the exact order you chose. The output file keeps the original quality and formatting intact.
Need different page sets from the same PDF? No problem. Keep the file loaded and extract as many different combinations as you want without re-uploading.
Runs in any modern browser on any device — Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android, tablets. No software to install, no app to download.
Split PDFs with hundreds of pages, extract as many pages as you need, use the tool as often as you want. No file size caps, no usage restrictions, no paywalls.
Use Cases
Extract signature pages or specific clauses from lengthy contracts. Share only the relevant sections with different departments or partners without exposing the entire agreement.
Pull out specific chapters or pages from research papers, textbooks, or study materials. Create focused reading packets for exams or share relevant sections with study groups.
Separate individual invoices from batch-exported PDF statements. Extract specific months from yearly financial records or pull out particular transactions for expense reports.
Extract key slides from a full deck to create shorter versions for different audiences. Pull out summary slides for follow-up emails or create handout versions without all the detailed slides.
Split court documents, depositions, or case files into manageable sections. Extract exhibits, testimonies, or specific evidence pages without carrying around massive files.
Extract just the chapters you need from product manuals, technical guides, or instruction booklets. Create quick-reference sheets or troubleshooting guides without the entire manual.
Tutorial
Here's exactly how to extract pages from any PDF using this tool. Takes less than a minute once you get the hang of it.
Click the Upload PDF button or just drag your file into the designated area. Your browser will open the file and show you thumbnail previews of every page. This might take a few seconds if it's a really large file, but once it loads, you can work with it as many times as you want.
Scroll through the thumbnails to see what's on each page. Page numbers appear on each thumbnail so you know exactly which is which. This preview step helps you confirm you're extracting the right pages before you split anything.
You have three ways to select pages: • Click thumbnails directly to toggle them on or off. • Type individual page numbers separated by commas (like 1,3,5,7). • Type page ranges with dashes (like 1-5 or 10-20). • Mix them together (like 1-3,7,10-12). Selected pages get highlighted with a colored border so you can see your choices at a glance.
Once you've picked your pages, click the big Split PDF button. The tool creates a brand new PDF containing only those pages in the order you selected. You'll see a progress indicator while it works — usually just a second or two.
The new PDF downloads automatically to your device. Open it to make sure you got the right pages. The filename will be something like split-output.pdf — feel free to rename it to whatever makes sense for you.
Want a different set of pages from the same PDF? Just change your selection and hit split again. The original file stays loaded so you can create multiple outputs without re-uploading.
FAQs
Yes, completely free with no hidden costs. You can split as many PDFs as you want, extract as many pages as you need, and use the tool as often as you like. There's no premium version, no paywalls, and no features locked behind a paywall. Everything you see is available to everyone at no charge.
Comparison
There are tons of PDF splitters out there. Here's why this one stands out and when you might want to use alternatives instead.
You need to split hundreds of PDFs automatically
Recommendation: Use a desktop app like Adobe Acrobat or a command-line tool like pdftk that supports batch processing and scripting.
You're working with huge PDFs (1000+ pages) on a slow device
Recommendation: A desktop tool with more processing power and memory management might handle it better than a browser.
You need advanced features like OCR or bookmark preservation
Recommendation: Adobe Acrobat Pro or similar professional tools offer those kinds of advanced PDF manipulation features.
You need an API for automating splits in your application
Recommendation: Look into server-side PDF libraries like PyPDF2 (Python), iText (Java), or commercial PDF APIs that offer split endpoints.
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