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    Split PDF

    Split a PDF by page ranges, every N pages, or into single pages
    • Files never leave your device
    • Runs in your browser
    • Free, no sign-up, no watermark

    Drop a PDF here to split it, or click to choose

    Accepts PDF · You can also paste with Ctrl+V / ⌘V

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    How to use Split PDF

    Split a PDF into several files by page ranges, every N pages, or one file per page, or pick individual pages to extract. Pages are copied as they are, and a color-coded preview shows which file each page lands in.

    1. 1

      Drop a PDF on the page, and enter its password if it is protected.

    2. 2

      Choose a Split mode: By ranges, Every N pages, Every page, or Select pages.

    3. 3

      Type ranges such as 1-3, 4-6, 7-, set Pages per file, or click thumbnails to pick pages (Shift-click selects a run).

    4. 4

      Click Split PDF (or Extract pages), then download the file or use Download all (ZIP).

    Frequently asked questions

    Are my files uploaded?

    No. The PDF is split in your browser and never leaves your device.

    How do I pull a few pages into one new PDF?

    Use Select pages and leave Save each page as a separate PDF off, or use By ranges and turn on Merge all ranges into one PDF. The button then reads Extract pages.

    What can I type as a page range?

    Separate ranges with commas: 1-3, 5, 8- means pages 1 to 3, page 5, and page 8 to the end. You can also type odd, even, or last. In By ranges mode each comma-separated range becomes its own PDF.

    Does splitting reduce quality?

    No. Pages are copied into the new files unchanged, so text stays selectable and images keep their resolution.

    How are the output files named?

    Each file uses the File name you set plus its pages, for example report_1-3.pdf or report_page-5.pdf. Download all (ZIP) bundles them into one archive.

    Can I split a password-protected PDF?

    Yes, if you know the password. The resulting files are saved without a password.