Split PDF
Extract specific pages from a PDF file
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Max file size: 50MB
How to split pdf online
Extract specific pages from a PDF file by selecting a page range. Processing happens entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
- Upload your PDF file by clicking the upload area or dragging it in.
- Enter the page range you want to extract (for example, 3-7 or just 5).
- Click "Split PDF" to create a new file with only the selected pages.
- Download the resulting PDF containing your chosen pages.
About Split PDF
PDF splitting lets you extract a specific range of pages from a larger document. This is useful in many situations: pulling a single chapter out of a textbook, removing cover pages or appendices before sharing, extracting the signature page from a contract, or breaking a long report into smaller sections for different recipients.
Unlike merging, which combines files, splitting creates a new, smaller PDF from a subset of an existing one. You specify a start page and an end page, and the tool copies only those pages into a fresh document. The original file is never modified. If you need just one page, set the start and end to the same number.
This tool processes your PDF entirely in the browser using pdf-lib. No files are uploaded to any server, so it is safe to use with confidential or sensitive documents. All page content — text, images, annotations, and vector graphics — is preserved exactly as it appears in the original. The output file is a fully independent PDF that can be opened in any PDF reader.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does PDF splitting work?
Your PDF is processed directly in your browser using pdf-lib. You select a page range and a new PDF is created containing only those pages. No files are uploaded to any server.
Can I extract a single page?
Yes. Set both the start and end page to the same number to extract a single page into its own PDF.
Is there a file size limit?
Each file can be up to 50MB on desktop or 20MB on mobile devices. This limit exists because processing happens in your browser memory.
Will the split PDF keep formatting?
Yes. The split PDF preserves all page content including text, images, and vector graphics exactly as they appear in the original.