Split PDF
Split a PDF into individual pages, extract a custom page range, or create a new PDF from selected pages. Everything is processed privately in your browser.
Drop a PDF here
Choose one PDF file to split or extract pages from.
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How to split a PDF
- Select a PDF file.
- Choose whether to split every page, extract a range, or select specific pages.
- Click Split PDF.
- Download the generated PDF file or individual page files.
Privacy
Your PDF stays on your device. The tool uses PDF-Lib in your browser and does not upload the document to Tools2030.
Password-protected or damaged PDF files may not be supported.
Features and Common Use Cases
Split PDF lets you separate selected pages or page ranges from a PDF, preview the document and download individual results. It is useful for extracting forms, chapters, invoices or only the pages you need from a larger file.
Split PDF: frequently asked questions
Splitting a PDF is useful when you only need a few pages from a long document, or when each chapter should become its own file. The tool below keeps everything in your browser, so you can prepare exactly the pages you need before sharing or printing them.
Can I split a PDF into one file per page?
Yes. Choose “Split every page into a separate PDF” and each page becomes its own downloadable file. You can also download all of them together as a ZIP.
How do I extract only pages 2 to 5?
Choose “Extract a page range”, enter 2-5 in the Pages / Range field, and click Split PDF. The result is a single new PDF containing only those pages, in their original order.
Can I pick non-consecutive pages, such as 1, 3 and 5-7?
Yes. Choose “Extract selected pages” and enter the pages separated by commas, for example 1,3,5-7. The tool combines your selection into one PDF in ascending page order.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. The file is processed in your browser with PDF-Lib and is not uploaded. That also means password-protected or damaged PDFs may not be supported.
Does splitting change the original file?
No. Splitting creates new files and leaves your original PDF untouched, so you can try a different selection without losing anything.
Related reading: How to Split PDF Pages Online and the Merge PDF tool, for combining pages again afterwards.
Split PDF Online Free
Use this free Split PDF tool to separate PDF pages, extract a page range, or save selected pages as a new document. The file is processed in your browser, so it does not need to be uploaded to a remote server. This makes the tool useful for invoices, reports, contracts, study notes and other documents where privacy matters.
How to split a PDF
- Choose or drop your PDF file in the upload area.
- Select individual pages, a custom page range, or split every page.
- Review the preview and start the split process.
- Download the separated PDF files to your device.
For best results, use a valid PDF that is not password protected. Large files may take a little longer because processing happens locally on your device.
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Split PDF FAQs
Is the Split PDF tool free?
Yes. You can split PDF files online without creating an account or paying a fee.
Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?
No. The splitting process runs locally in your browser, helping keep your document private.
Can I extract only selected pages?
Yes. Enter individual page numbers or a page range to create a new PDF containing only those pages.
Can I split every page into a separate PDF?
Yes. Choose the option to split all pages and the tool will prepare individual PDF files.
Why will a PDF not open?
The file may be encrypted, password protected, damaged, or not a valid PDF. Try an unprotected copy of the document.