PDF Split
Extract specific pages from a PDF. Split into individual pages or custom ranges.
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Why Split PDFs?
Many workflows require sharing only specific pages instead of an entire document. Sending a full 200-page report to share one chart wastes bandwidth and exposes unrelated content. Splitting lets you extract exactly the pages you need.
Common scenarios: send specific receipts from a bundle, extract a chapter from a textbook, share signatures pages from contracts, archive monthly bank statements separately, isolate a single appendix for review, remove sensitive pages before sharing.
Page range syntax
5 single page 1-5 pages 1 through 5 1,3,5 pages 1, 3, and 5 1-3,7,9 pages 1, 2, 3, 7, 9 2- page 2 to the end -5 first 5 pages
Mix any of these in a single expression. Spaces don't matter: "1, 3, 5-7" = "1,3,5-7" = pages 1, 3, 5, 6, 7.
How to Use
- Upload your PDF file.
- Enter page numbers or ranges in the input field (see syntax above).
- Choose output mode — single combined PDF or one file per page range.
- Click Split and download the resulting PDF(s).
Privacy: All processing runs in your browser. No uploads.
Common splitting patterns
- Extract first N pages:
1-N(e.g., first chapter only) - Remove first M pages:
(M+1)-(e.g., skip cover and TOC) - Every other page: not directly supported — use ranges like
1,3,5,7,9,... - Specific named pages:
10,25,40— only the pages you need - Multiple sections:
1-10,50-60,100— chapter 1 + chapter 5 + appendix
FAQ
Can I extract non-consecutive pages?
Yes — use commas: "1, 3, 5-7" extracts pages 1, 3, 5, 6, and 7 into one PDF.
Will bookmarks and form fields be preserved?
Form fields are preserved. Bookmarks pointing to extracted pages are kept; bookmarks pointing to removed pages are dropped (their targets no longer exist). Internal cross-reference links may break if they pointed to removed pages.
Can I split password-protected PDFs?
No — encrypted PDFs are not supported. Decrypt with a desktop tool first, then split.
What if I enter a page number that doesn't exist?
The tool will skip invalid pages (page 200 in a 50-page PDF) but produce output for valid ones. Check the page count first if unsure.
Will the resulting PDF have the same quality as the original?
Yes — splitting preserves pages exactly as in the source. There's no re-encoding or quality loss.
What's the difference between splitting and printing-to-PDF a range?
Print-to-PDF re-renders content (potentially losing form fields, embedded fonts). Splitting copies the original PDF objects exactly. Always prefer splitting for preserving fidelity.
⚠️ Reference Only
Output is generated based on your input and is provided for reference. Results may vary depending on your specific use case, edge cases, or environment-specific behavior. We do not guarantee accuracy of conversions, validations, or computed values.
Always verify critical outputs against official documentation or production environments. We are not responsible for any decisions or losses based on these tool results.