Not every PDF needs to travel as one big file. Maybe a 40-page statement contains the single page your bank actually asked for, or a scanned contract needs its signature page sent on its own. Rather than printing and re-scanning, you can split a PDF in seconds — extract one page, pull out a range, or break the whole document into separate files. It's free, there's no watermark, and because everything runs in your browser, your document is never uploaded to a server.
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Open the PDF split tool →Step-by-step: split a PDF
- Open the PDF split tool.
- Drag your PDF onto the drop zone, or tap it to browse for the file. The tool shows how many pages the document has.
- Choose how to split: Extract a range of pages or Split every page into its own file.
- For a range, set the From page and To page. The pages you'll get are highlighted so you can check the selection before you commit.
- Give the output a file name if you like, then click Split PDF.
- Download your new file (or files) — your original stays exactly as it was.
Three common ways to split
- Extract a single page. Pick the range option and set From and To to the same number — for example From 4, To 4 — to pull out just page 4 as its own PDF.
- Split by range. Set From 3 and To 8 to lift out that continuous block of pages into one new document, leaving everything else behind.
- Split every page. Break a multi-page PDF apart so each page becomes its own separate file — handy for splitting a batch of scanned receipts or forms into individual documents.
Tips and common pitfalls
- Page numbers are the file's own, not the printed numbers. Count from the very first page of the PDF (which is page 1), even if the document's printed numbering starts later.
- Check the highlighted selection. A quick glance at the highlighted pages before you click Split saves you from extracting the wrong range.
- Locked PDF? Remove the password first, split, then re-secure the pieces with Protect PDF if needed.
- Need the pieces back together later? You can re-combine them any time with our Merge PDF tool.
- Ended up with a large file? Run the result through the PDF compressor to shrink it for email.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I extract just one page from a PDF? ▼
Choose the range option and set both From page and To page to the same number. For example, From 4 and To 4 pulls out page 4 on its own as a new PDF. The selected pages are highlighted so you can double-check before downloading.
What's the difference between splitting a range and splitting every page? ▼
A range extracts a continuous block of pages (say 3 to 8) into one new PDF. Split every page instead breaks the whole document apart so each page becomes its own separate file. Use a range to keep a section together, and split-every-page when you need each page individually.
Does splitting change or delete my original PDF? ▼
No. Splitting creates brand-new files and leaves your source document completely untouched. If a split isn't quite right, your original is still there to try again.
Can I split a password-protected PDF? ▼
You'll need to remove the password first, because the tool has to read the pages to split them. Unlock it, split it, then re-protect the pieces if you need to with our Protect PDF tool.
Is my file uploaded anywhere when I split it? ▼
No. The entire split runs in your browser on your own device — your PDF is never uploaded and we never see it. That makes it safe for contracts, medical records, statements, and anything else confidential.
Will the split pages keep their original quality? ▼
Yes. Splitting copies the exact pages into new files without re-rendering or compressing them, so text stays selectable and images stay sharp. Nothing is downgraded in the process.