Extract Specific Pages or Divide Documents with Precision
Have a massive PDF file but only need a few specific pages? Sending the whole 50-page document when you just need pages 12-15 is unnecessary and unprofessional. Extracting those pages shouldn't require expensive software or complicated steps.
Fast. Free. Visual page selection.
Use our Split PDF tool to extract exactly what you need. See thumbnail previews of every page, click the ones you want, and download them as a new PDF. Or split the entire document into separate files—one page per file—in a single click. Whether you're extracting one page or dividing a hundred-page report into chapters, it's all instant.
This is how split PDF online should work.
How to Split PDF Files (2 Easy Ways)
Choose the method that fits your needs:
Method 1: Visual Page Selection
Upload your PDF and see thumbnail previews of every page. Click the pages you want to extract. Selected pages highlight with a checkmark. Click "Split PDF" and download a new document containing only your selected pages. Perfect when you know exactly which pages you need—just click them.
Method 2: Split by Page Range
Type your page numbers directly: 1-5, 10, 15-20. Extract pages 1 through 5, page 10, and pages 15 through 20 instantly. No clicking through thumbnails. Just enter the ranges and split. Ideal for large documents where you know the exact page numbers you need.
Quick Tip: Both methods show you a preview before splitting. See exactly what you're extracting before downloading. No surprises. No wrong pages. Just accurate results every time.
Advanced Split Options
📄 Extract All Pages (One Page Per File)
Turn a 10-page PDF into 10 separate PDF files instantly. Each page becomes its own document. Perfect for distributing individual pages to different people or organizing pages into separate files for different purposes. One click splits everything.
✂️ Split in Half
Have a book scan or double-page spread? Split each page down the middle into two separate pages. Common for scanned documents where two book pages appear on one PDF page. Our tool detects the layout and divides perfectly.
🗑️ Remove Unwanted Pages
Select all pages by default, then uncheck the ones you don't need. Faster than clicking individual pages when you want to keep most of the document. Remove a few blank pages, delete unwanted sections, or drop redundant content—all with simple unchecking.
📑 Extract Multiple Ranges
Need pages from different sections? Extract pages 1-3, 10-12, and 25-30 in one operation. No need to split three times. Combine multiple ranges into a single extraction. Save time when pulling pages from various parts of a long document.
🔄 Reverse Page Order
Extract pages in reverse order. Turn page 10 into page 1 and page 1 into page 10. Useful for fixing incorrectly scanned documents or reorganizing content that was assembled backward.
📊 Custom Page Selection
Select every other page, odd pages only, or even pages only. Perfect for separating double-sided scans where odd pages are front sides and even pages are back sides. One click selects all odd or even pages automatically.
Why Choose Our PDF Splitter?
🔒 Complete Privacy
Your files are automatically deleted from our servers immediately after you download the split PDFs. We don't store documents. We don't access content. We don't keep logs. Upload, split, download, and your file is gone from our system. Complete privacy guaranteed.
🌐 Works on Every Platform
Mac, Windows, Linux, Chromebook—doesn't matter. Our tool runs in your browser with no software installation. Works perfectly on mobile too. Split PDFs from your phone, tablet, or computer. Same experience everywhere.
⚡ Lightning Fast Processing
Upload your PDF and see page thumbnails in seconds. Select your pages and download the result instantly. No waiting for conversions. No processing delays. Even 100-page documents split in under 10 seconds.
💰 Free Alternative to Adobe
Stop paying for Adobe Acrobat subscriptions just to split PDFs. Our tool does it for free with no limitations. No trial periods. No feature restrictions. No "upgrade to continue" messages. Just straightforward PDF splitting that works.
✨ No Signup Required
No account creation. No email verification. No password to remember. Just visit the page, upload your PDF, split it, and download the result. Completely anonymous. Completely instant. Zero friction.
📱 Mobile Optimized
Full functionality on phones and tablets. Upload PDFs from your mobile device, tap the pages you want, and download the extracted pages. The thumbnail interface works perfectly on touchscreens. Split documents anywhere.
Perfect Use Cases
📧 Email Specific Pages
Extract just the relevant pages from a large report or contract before emailing. Send page 5 to one colleague and pages 12-15 to another. No need to send the entire 50-page document when recipients only need specific sections.
📚 Organize Book Chapters
Split a large PDF ebook into individual chapters. Create separate files for Chapter 1, Chapter 2, etc. Makes it easier to reference specific sections or share individual chapters with study groups.
⚖️ Legal Document Extraction
Extract specific exhibits, schedules, or appendices from comprehensive legal documents. Pull out Schedule A from a 200-page contract. Isolate Exhibit 3 from discovery materials. Get exactly what you need without the bulk.
🎓 Assignment Submission
Extract the pages you actually completed from a larger workbook or problem set. Submit only the assigned pages instead of the entire 80-page PDF textbook. Professors appreciate receiving just what they asked for.
📊 Report Distribution
Split quarterly reports by department. Extract the finance section for CFOs, operations section for COOs, and sales section for heads of sales. Distribute relevant content to the right stakeholders.
🖨️ Print Selected Pages
Extract specific pages before printing to save paper and ink. Pull out pages 10-15 from a 100-page manual instead of printing the whole thing. Create a print-ready PDF with only what you need.
Related Tools
Did you extract the wrong pages or need to combine them with other documents?
- Extracted too many separate files? Use our Merge PDF Tool to combine them back together or mix them with other documents.
- Need to add more pages later? Our PDF Merger lets you join your split pages with additional files.
- Extracted pages too large to email? Try our Compress PDF tool to reduce file size while maintaining quality.
- Need to edit your extracted pages? Use our PDF Editor to add text, annotations, or signatures.
- Want to rotate pages after splitting? Our Rotate PDF tool fixes page orientation instantly.
- Need to add page numbers to your extracted document? Try our Add Page Numbers tool for professional pagination.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I split a PDF into multiple files?
Upload your PDF to our splitter tool. You'll see thumbnail previews of all pages. Select the pages you want to extract by clicking on them—they'll show a checkmark. Click "Extract Selected Pages" to download a new PDF containing only those pages. To split every page into separate files, click "Extract All Pages" and you'll get one PDF file per page.
Can I split a PDF for free without Adobe?
Yes. Our tool splits PDFs completely free with no Adobe software required. You don't need Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Reader, or any PDF software installed. Everything works directly in your browser. Upload your PDF, select the pages you want to extract, and download the result—all without Adobe subscriptions or installations.
How do I separate specific pages from a PDF?
After uploading your PDF, you have two options. First, you can click individual page thumbnails to select exactly which pages to extract. Selected pages show checkmarks. Second, you can type page ranges like 1-5, 10, 15-20 to extract multiple sections at once. Both methods let you separate exactly the pages you need.
Is it safe to split PDF files online?
Yes. We use secure HTTPS encryption for all uploads. Your files are processed and immediately deleted from our servers after you download the split PDFs. We don't store, access, or share your documents. The entire process is private and secure.
Can I split password-protected PDFs?
You'll need to remove the password protection before splitting. Our tool requires unencrypted files for processing. Once you've split your PDF, you can add password protection back to the extracted pages if needed using our security tools.
What's the maximum file size I can split?
We don't impose artificial size limits. Upload PDFs with hundreds of pages—our tool handles large files efficiently. Processing time scales with file size, but even 500-page documents typically split in under 30 seconds.
Can I split a PDF on my phone?
Yes. Our tool works perfectly on mobile browsers. Upload PDFs from your phone, tap the page thumbnails you want to extract, and download the split document. The interface is fully touch-optimized for mobile devices.
Will splitting affect PDF quality?
No. We preserve the original quality of all pages. Text stays sharp. Images maintain their resolution. Formatting remains intact. The extracted pages look exactly like they did in the original PDF—no compression or quality loss.
Can I extract pages in a different order?
Yes. Select pages in any order you want. Click page 10, then page 5, then page 1—your extracted PDF will contain them in that sequence. Reorder pages however you need them in the final document.
How many pages can I extract at once?
There's no limit. Extract 1 page, 10 pages, or 100 pages—whatever you need. Select individual pages, ranges, or even the entire document. The tool handles any number of page extractions.
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