Split PDF

Split PDF (extract pages, save ranges)

What is this? The Split PDF function lets you save pages or page ranges into separate PDFs. It's useful when you need only certain parts of a long document or want to deliver multiple topics in separate files.

Step by step

1. Open PDF: select the file or drag it into the interface.
2. Split mode:
   • N pages per file – for example, split into blocks of 5 (1–5, 6–10, …).
   • Ranges – specify 1-3,7,9-12 or 10- (from page 10 to the end).
3. Preview/plan: the top bar indicates how many output files will be created and which pages they contain.
4. Split & save: the outputs are placed in a ZIP (even for a single file) that you can download.

Security: all operations happen in your browser (client side processing), so no file is uploaded.

Typical use cases

• Contract extracts – separate only the signed or relevant chapters.
• Invoice bundle splitting – separate monthly receipts.
• Grant attachments – create separate PDFs from requested ranges.
• Education – notes, tasks and answer keys into separate files.
• Scanned bundles – logically cut apart multiple documents scanned together.
• Legal documents – create separate sets of pages for each submission.

Frequently asked questions

Can password-protected PDFs be split?

No. Processing password protected PDFs is not supported – remove the protection and reload.

How do I specify page ranges?

Use comma separated ranges (e.g., 1-3,7,9-12), and an open range (e.g., 10-).

Why do I receive the output in a ZIP file?

This way you can download multiple output PDFs with one click and keep them organised.

Will the page quality remain after splitting?

Yes. Splitting is lossless; pages are transferred unchanged into the new files.

Related tools: PDF merge, PDF compress, OCR – searchable PDF.

Split PDFs without exposing the whole document

Splitting is often a privacy task, not only a file-management task. A long PDF may contain one page that a client, school, accountant or public office needs, while the rest of the file contains unrelated private information. Extracting only the necessary pages reduces accidental disclosure before the document leaves your computer.

Use page ranges deliberately. If a scanned bundle contains invoices, contracts and IDs in one file, split it into separate documents before sending. Name each output file for its purpose rather than using vague names like final.pdf. This helps both the sender and receiver understand what is included without opening everything repeatedly.

Good split decisions

• Send only the pages requested by the recipient.
• Keep originals untouched until the extracted file is checked.
• Use merge again if you need to build a clean package from selected sections.
• Apply password protection before sharing pages with sensitive personal data.

A local split workflow is especially useful for scanned archives, school records, HR forms and administrative packs where one oversized PDF contains more information than a recipient should receive.

A safer PDF workflow in three minutes

Before using any PDF tool, make a working copy and leave the original untouched. This gives you a clean fallback if a page is removed, a mark is misplaced, or an export setting produces a result you do not want. For sensitive documents, also check whether every page belongs in the file before you begin. Removing unrelated pages early is one of the simplest privacy improvements.

After export, open the output as a recipient would. Check page order, page orientation, small print, signatures, stamps, form fields and file size. If the PDF will be emailed, uploaded to a portal or stored in a shared folder, decide whether it should be compressed or password-protected first. The final copy should be the exact file you intend to share, not a draft that still needs explanation.

Use this quick checklist

• Work on a copy, not the only original.
• Remove pages and images that the recipient does not need.
• Use a clear filename with purpose and date.
• Open the exported PDF before sharing it.
• Password-protect sensitive outgoing files and send the password separately.