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  • Your file is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to our servers.

Upload a PDF and split every page into its own file, or extract custom page ranges such as 1-3, 5, 8-10. Each range becomes a separate downloadable PDF. Splitting runs entirely in your browser—files are not uploaded to a server.

Splitting is useful when email gateways reject large attachments, when you need to share only one chapter, or when a single scan contains unrelated documents. Range syntax like 1-3, 5, 8-10 creates separate downloads for each range you specify.

Splitting does not change the content of retained pages—it copies them into new files. If you need to remove pages entirely, use Delete PDF Pages or Organize PDF Pages instead of splitting and discarding manually.

Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first with Remove PDF Password when you know the password.

When splitting a scanned duplex document, odd and even pages may need separate ranges if each side was captured as its own page in the source file.

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How to use this tool

Upload a PDF and choose split all pages or enter custom ranges like 1-3, 5, 8-10. Download each resulting PDF separately.

Worked example

Example: a 20-page contract split with range 1-2 extracts the signature pages, while range 5-12 pulls out the main terms section as its own file.

When to use this

  • Extracting one chapter or signature page from a long PDF.
  • Breaking a scanned packet into per-section files.
  • Pulling appendix pages before sharing the main report.
  • Creating smaller attachments under email size limits.

Common examples

  • Extract pages 1–3 from a 40-page lease for a landlord review packet.
  • Split a scanned packet so each chapter becomes its own file for email size limits.
  • Pull appendix pages out of a report before compressing the main document.
  • 100-page manual → extract pages 40–55 as a standalone training excerpt.
  • Tax scan with mixed years → split so each year is its own file for archiving.

What people search for

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  • split pdf by range

Common mistakes

  • Using 1-based page numbers inconsistently with the tool's range input.
  • Splitting without previewing which pages are blank separators.
  • Expecting searchable text to remain identical after heavy re-rendering.
  • Forgetting to rename output files before sending to clients.

Related long-tail tasks

  • extract every odd page for duplex printing
  • split PDF into one file per page
  • merge selected pages back together
  • rotate pages before splitting landscape scans
  • compress each split part separately

How it works

Upload a PDF, then split every page into its own file or extract custom page ranges such as 1-3, 5, 8-10. Each range becomes a separate downloadable PDF. Splitting runs entirely in your browser—files are not uploaded to a server.

Limitations

Page ranges are 1-based. Password-protected PDFs must be decrypted first. Very large files may be slow on low-memory devices.

Privacy and file handling

Your data is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to our server.

Specialized Split PDF guides

Explore focused guides for common searches—each page reuses this split pdf with different examples and FAQs.

Frequently asked questions

How do page ranges work?

Use formats like 1-3, 5, 8-10. Each range becomes its own PDF. Pages are numbered starting at 1.

Are my PDFs uploaded to a server?

No. Splitting runs entirely in your browser. Files are not uploaded or stored by Utilnivo.

Do password-protected PDFs work?

No. Password-protected or corrupted PDFs cannot be split. Unlock them first, then try again.

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This tool is one step in a longer job. Jump straight to your step or open the full workflow guide.

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