PDF Splitter
A PDF splitter is a free online tool that extracts selected pages from a PDF into a new, smaller PDF file β perfect for sharing only the pages you need.
Runs entirely in your browser β your PDF never leaves your device.
How to use PDF Splitter
- Upload your PDF β Choose a PDF file from your device.
- Enter page numbers β Type the pages you want to keep β e.g., 1-3, 5, 7-9.
- Click Split β The tool extracts those pages into a new PDF.
- Download β Save the extracted PDF to your device.
Key features
- Extract any page range
- Multiple ranges supported (e.g., 1-3, 5, 7-9)
- 100% browser-based β no upload
- Preserves quality
- Free with no watermark
Why Split PDFs?
PDFs often contain more pages than you need. A 100-page report where you only need 5 pages. A scanned book where you want just one chapter. A legal document where you only want the signed pages. Splitting lets you create smaller, focused documents that are easier to share, email, and organise. Unlike merging (combining files), splitting extracts a subset of an existing PDF.
How PDF Splitting Works
A PDF is a collection of pages, each independent and self-contained. Splitting works by copying the pages you want into a brand new PDF document. The original file is untouched β you get a new file with only the pages you specified. Our tool uses pdf-lib, a JavaScript library, running entirely in your browser via WebAssembly β no server, no upload, instant results.
Common Use Cases
Lawyers extracting specific clauses from a contract. Accountants splitting a monthly bank statement. Students taking one chapter from a large textbook PDF. HR teams extracting payslips from a combined PDF. Businesses separating invoices from a bulk report. Anyone who receives a big PDF and only needs a few pages.
Privacy First β Why Browser-Based Matters
Most online PDF tools upload your files to their servers, where they may be stored, analyzed, or shared. For confidential documents (contracts, financial statements, medical records), that's a privacy risk. Our tool uses WebAssembly to run PDF processing entirely in your browser β your files never leave your device. Perfect for legal, medical, and financial documents.
Pro tips
- Use commas for non-consecutive pages (1-3, 5, 7-9)
- Rename the output PDF before saving if it matters
- Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first
- Compress the extracted PDF after splitting if sending by email
Common use cases
- Extracting specific pages from reports
- Splitting bank statements by month
- Isolating signed pages from contracts
- Taking one chapter from an ebook
- Separating invoices from bulk PDFs
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded?+
No β everything runs in your browser using WebAssembly. Your PDFs never leave your device.
Can I extract non-consecutive pages?+
Yes β use commas for multiple ranges. E.g., 1-3, 5, 7-9.
Is there a file size limit?+
No hard limit, but very large PDFs (100+ MB) may take a moment.
Does it work with password-protected PDFs?+
No β remove the password first, then split.
Is it free?+
Yes, 100% free with unlimited use.
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