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How to split a PDF into separate pages
— 3 reliable methods

You have a 50-page contract but only need pages 12-15. Or you need each page as a separate file for individual review. Here's how to split any PDF without paying for Acrobat or uploading to a sketchy site.

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📅 August 7, 2026 · 4 min read · Split PDF tool

The 30-second version

  1. Open our free PDF splitter.
  2. Drop your PDF.
  3. Choose your split mode (by range, single pages, or every N pages).
  4. Click Split. Download a ZIP of individual PDFs.

Files are processed entirely in your browser. No upload, no signup, no watermark.

Method 1: Split by page ranges

This is the most common scenario. You want to extract a contiguous range of pages — say, pages 5 through 12 — as a new PDF.

  1. Select "Split by ranges" mode.
  2. Enter the range: 5-12
  3. You can enter multiple ranges separated by commas: 1-3, 5-12, 20-25
  4. Click Split. Each range becomes a separate PDF file.

Best for: Extracting specific sections from contracts, reports, or legal documents.

Method 2: Extract single pages

Sometimes you need just one page — a signature page, a specific chart, a single invoice from a batch.

  1. Select "Extract pages" mode.
  2. Enter the page numbers: 3, 7, 15
  3. Click Split. Each page becomes its own PDF.

Best for: Pulling individual invoices from a combined statement, extracting signature pages from a multi-party contract.

Method 3: Split every N pages

Got a 200-page scanned book and want it broken into 20-page chapters? This mode splits automatically.

  1. Select "Split every N pages" mode.
  2. Enter the page count: 20
  3. Click Split. The tool creates a new PDF every 20 pages.

Best for: Breaking up large scans, splitting bulk exports into manageable chunks, creating chapter-sized segments.

Real-world scenarios

"I need to send only the relevant pages of a 40-page lease"

Use Method 1 with the range covering just the clauses your landlord needs to see. The recipient gets a clean, focused document instead of wading through 40 pages.

"I scanned 30 receipts as one PDF for expense reporting"

Use Method 2 or 3. If each receipt is one page, extract all pages individually. If some receipts span two pages, split every 2 pages and then delete the ones you don't need.

"I need to redact a 100-page legal exhibit"

Use Method 1 to extract only the pages you need to share, leaving out privileged or irrelevant sections. Then use our remove pages tool for fine-tuning.

Privacy check

Our splitter uses pdf-lib, a JavaScript library that runs entirely in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded to any server. This matters because split operations are often used on sensitive documents — legal contracts, medical records, financial statements. Open your browser's DevTools (F12 > Network tab) and you'll see zero file upload traffic.

FAQ

Are bookmarks preserved in split files?
Bookmarks that fall within the extracted page range are preserved. Bookmarks pointing to pages outside the range are removed.

Can I split a password-protected PDF?
No — unlock it first (open in Acrobat, re-save without password), then split.

What's the maximum file size?
Practically, ~500 MB (limited by your browser's memory). For larger files, split in batches.

Does splitting reduce quality?
No. Splitting is a lossless operation — it simply copies page objects into new PDF containers. Text, images, and vectors are untouched.

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