How to Split a PDF
Need to extract pages from a PDF or divide a large document into separate files? Here's how to split a PDF online for free — no uploads, no software.
What does splitting a PDF mean?
Splitting a PDF means dividing one PDF file into multiple smaller PDFs. You can split by page range (e.g., pages 1–5 become one file, pages 6–10 become another) or extract every page as its own PDF. This is useful when you have a large scanned document and need to share individual chapters.
How to split a PDF online (free)
Go to the Split PDF tool. Upload your PDF file. Choose between 'Page range' (enter a range like 1–5) or 'Every page separately' (each page becomes its own file). Click 'Split PDF' — the processing happens entirely in your browser. Download the split files.
Is splitting PDFs safe?
Yes. The tool runs entirely in your browser — your file never leaves your device. No uploads, no servers, no logs. This is the most private way to split PDFs online.
What page range options are available?
You can enter any range from 1 to the total page count. The tool automatically clips to the actual number of pages — if you enter 'To: 999' on a 10-page PDF, it stops at page 10. You can also split every page individually.
Does splitting preserve quality?
Yes. PDF pages are copied directly without re-encoding, so every page is identical to the original. Text, images, and formatting are all preserved.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Split and Extract?
Split divides a PDF by page ranges into multiple files. Extract lets you pick specific pages from across the document to create a new PDF. Use Split for contiguous ranges, Extract for scattered pages.
Can I undo a split?
No — splitting creates new files. Always keep the original PDF as a backup.
Does this work with scanned PDFs?
Yes. Splitting works on any PDF, including scanned documents and image-based PDFs.