What splitting a PDF means
Splitting a PDF means taking a large document and pulling out just the pages you need into a new, smaller file. It’s one of the most common document tasks — extracting a single chapter from an ebook, separating one invoice from a batch, or sharing only the relevant pages of a contract instead of the whole thing.
How to split a PDF, step by step
- Drag in (or browse for) your PDF — the tool reads how many pages it has.
- Enter the first page and last page of the range you want to keep.
- Click Extract & Download and your new PDF saves instantly.
Everything happens in your browser, so your document is never uploaded to a server.
Common ways people use it
- Share selectively: send only pages 3–5 of a report instead of all 40.
- Separate documents: split a combined scan back into individual files.
- Reduce size: a few pages make a much smaller file to email.
- Pull one page: extract a single form, certificate or receipt.
Tips
- To extract a single page, set both From and To to the same number.
- Need several separate ranges? Run the tool once per range.
- If some pages are sideways, fix them first with Rotate PDF, then split.
- Want to drop a few pages instead of keeping a range? Use Delete Pages.
Frequently asked questions
Can I extract a single page? Yes — set From and To to the same page number.
Is there a file-size limit or watermark? No limits and no watermark — it’s completely free.
Do I need to install anything? No. It runs in your browser, with nothing to download or sign up for.
Are my files safe? Yes — the split happens locally in your browser, so your PDF is never uploaded or stored.
Will the quality change? No — the extracted pages are copied exactly, with no loss of quality.