What Is a PDF Splitter?
A PDF splitter is a tool that extracts specific pages from a PDF document and saves them as a new, separate file. Instead of sharing or printing an entire document when you only need certain pages, a splitter lets you isolate exactly the content you need — quickly and without any loss of quality.
Common use cases include extracting a single chapter from a lengthy report, pulling out one invoice from a batch billing PDF, separating a contract signature page, or breaking a large scanned document into individual pages for easier filing.
How to Split a PDF — Step by Step
Upload Your PDF
Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF file. The tool reads the document entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to a server.
Enter a Page Range
Type the pages you want to keep. Use a range like "2-5" to keep pages 2 through 5, or a single number like "3" to extract one page.
Download the Result
Click the download button. Your new PDF containing only the specified pages is ready instantly — no waiting, no upload time.
Page Range Format
1-5Keep pages 1 through 53Keep only page 32-2Keep only page 2 (same as entering 2)10-15Keep pages 10 through 15100% Private — Files Stay on Your Device
Unlike most online PDF tools that upload your documents to a remote server for processing, this tool runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your PDF files never leave your device. This makes it safe to use with sensitive documents — contracts, financial statements, medical records, legal filings — without any privacy risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does splitting a PDF reduce quality?
No. Splitting only reorganizes pages — it does not re-compress, re-render, or modify the content in any way. Text, images, fonts, and formatting in the extracted pages are identical to the original.
Is there a page or file size limit?
Since processing happens entirely on your device, the practical limit is your browser's available memory. Modern browsers and devices can typically handle PDFs up to several hundred pages and hundreds of megabytes without issues.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
Password-protected PDFs cannot be split without first removing the password. If you know the password, open the file in a PDF reader and print it to PDF (which creates an unprotected copy) before splitting.
Can I extract non-consecutive pages?
The current tool supports consecutive page ranges (e.g., 3-7). To extract non-consecutive pages, you can run the tool multiple times and merge the resulting files using the Merge PDF tool.