Split PDF online free when you need smaller files from a large document. Extract page ranges or split every page into its own PDF—processing works on your device for privacy.

Splitting is the inverse of merge—use both when reorganizing scanned packets or extracting chapters before sharing.

Name output files clearly before emailing clients; default names like split_1.pdf cause confusion.

How to use this tool

Upload your PDF, choose split mode (range or every page), specify pages, then download the resulting files.

Worked example

Example: split a 40-page contract into pages 1–3 (signature copy) and pages 4–40 (main agreement) for two separate attachments.

When to use this

Extracting one chapter from a long report.
Breaking a scan into per-document files.
Creating smaller attachments under email 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.

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Common mistakes

Off-by-one page numbers when specifying ranges.
Splitting without checking for blank separator pages.
Expecting bookmarks to carry over to all split outputs.

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extract odd pages for printing
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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 works on your device—files are not uploaded or stored. Handy for sharing one chapter, invoice, or signed page without sending the full document.

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 stays on your device and is not uploaded.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are files uploaded to a server?

Standard browser-based splits process locally. See the page privacy note for any server-assisted modes.

Can I split password-protected PDFs?

Remove the password first with the PDF password remover tool.

How do page ranges work?

Enter first and last page numbers as shown in your PDF viewer. Check the tool's hint for 1-based vs 0-based input.

Page last reviewed: July 6, 2026

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