Split PDF
Pull out exactly the pages you need — right in your browser.
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Split PDF pulls specific pages out of a document, or breaks every page into its own file, without sending anything to a server. Type page ranges like 1-3,5, or switch to 'every page' mode, and pdf-lib rebuilds each requested range as a new PDF directly inside your browser tab. Reading the original file, copying pages, and zipping the results when there are several outputs all happen on your device, so a scanned packet or a long exam never leaves your computer.
How it works
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Choose or drop the PDF you want to split.
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Pick a split mode and type the pages you need, like 1-3,5.
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Click Split PDF.
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Download the new files — many files arrive as one ZIP.
What you can use it for
- Pulling just the answer-key pages out of a scanned exam packet to share with students.
- Breaking a multi-chapter PDF textbook into one file per chapter for easier studying.
- Extracting a single signed page from a longer contract to send back to a landlord or employer.
- Splitting a scanned notebook into one PDF per page so you can reorder or file them individually.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. Splitting happens entirely in your browser — your document never leaves your device.
How do I write page ranges?
Separate entries with commas. Each entry becomes one PDF: "1-3,5" creates a file with pages 1 to 3 and another with page 5.
What happens with lots of output files?
If a split produces more than 5 PDFs, they are bundled into a single ZIP so you only download once.
Will the pages lose quality?
No. Pages are copied as-is from the original, with no re-compression or quality loss.
Can I split an encrypted or password-protected PDF?
No — the splitter needs to read the file's page structure directly, so encrypted PDFs fail to load. Remove the password with a tool like Unlock PDF, then try splitting again.
When should I reach for Organize PDF instead of splitting?
Split PDF cuts a document into separate output files by page range. Organize PDF keeps everything in a single file, letting you reorder, rotate, or delete pages before saving one new PDF.
Why did my split fail?
Check that your range syntax matches the pattern, like 1-3,5. Also confirm that none of the numbers exceed the document's page count. Out-of-range values are ignored rather than creating extra pages, so a typo in the page count can quietly produce a smaller file than you expected.
Is there a limit to how many pages I can split?
There's no fixed page cap on splitting. The practical limit is your browser's available memory, since the whole file is processed on your device. This matters most in 'every page' mode, where a very long document creates one output file per page and can take a moment to finish.
Good to know
- Splitting reads page count and structure from the original file, so a corrupted or unusually encrypted PDF may fail to open.
- Page ranges always refer to the file's current page order — reorder pages with Organize PDF first if the numbering looks off.
- In 'every page' mode, very long documents create one output file per page, which can take a moment and use noticeable memory.
- Pages are copied exactly as they are; the tool doesn't renumber printed page numbers or headers inside the content itself.
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