Split PDF
Extract pages or page ranges from a PDF into a new file. Runs entirely in your browser.
The file is processed in your browser only and is never sent to a server.
Quick answer: this tool extracts selected pages or page ranges from a PDF into a new file, right in your browser. Your file is not uploaded to any server, there is no sign-up, and there are no watermarks. Upload a PDF, see its page count, and enter which pages to keep, for example a single page, a range, or a list (like 1-3,7). You get a new PDF with only those pages. Your original file is never changed, and it is a quick way to make a smaller, focused document before sharing or uploading.
How to use this tool
- 01Upload a PDFDrag in or select a PDF file. The tool shows how many pages it contains.
- 02Enter pagesType which pages to extract: a single number, a range with a hyphen, or a comma-separated list.
- 03Extract and downloadClick extract and get a new PDF with the pages you chose, ready to download, with no upload.
When is this useful?
- Extract one page from a PDFNeed just one page from a long document? Pull it into its own file without sharing the whole thing.
- Split off a chapterExtract a range of pages, such as a full chapter or appendix, into a separate, standalone file.
- Pull selected pages from a reportChoose non-consecutive pages, for example 1,3,5, and get a single file with just those pages.
- Separate forms or attachmentsSplit a bundle of scanned forms into the few pages a specific recipient or portal actually needs.
- Create a smaller PDF before sharingSend only the relevant pages so the file is lighter and faster to open, and reveals nothing extra.
- Keep one section to file awayExtract the receipt, summary, or signature page you need to archive, and leave the rest behind.
Examples
- A single pageEnter 1 and get a PDF with the first page only.
- A rangeEnter 1-3 and get a file with the first three pages.
- A combinationEnter 1-3,7 and get a file with pages 1, 2, 3, and 7.
- Out-of-order inputEnter 7,1,3 and the new file still arranges the pages in their original order: 1, 3, 7.
Tips for a better result
- Order is preservedPages are arranged in the new file by their original order, even if you entered them out of order.
- Check the page countThe tool shows how many pages the file has, so you do not enter a page that does not exist.
- Use ranges and listsCombine a hyphen range and a comma list in one go, such as 1-3,7, to grab exactly the pages you need.
- Everything stays localYou can extract pages from sensitive documents too: the file never leaves your device and nothing is stored.
How splitting and extracting works in the browser
The tool reads the PDF, detects the page count, and copies only the pages you requested into a new PDF. It uses the pdf-lib library, which runs in your browser with no upload to a server. This lets you pull a page, a chapter, or a list of pages out of one document into a clean, shorter file, which is also handy when you want to split a PDF without uploading it anywhere.
How to write a page range
You can enter: • A single number: 1 • A range with a hyphen: 1-3 (pages 1, 2, 3) • A comma-separated list: 1,3,5 • A combination: 1-3,7 (pages 1, 2, 3, and 7) The tool checks that the pages exist in the file and warns you if a range is invalid or out of bounds.
Split vs. delete pages vs. merge
Pick the tool that matches your goal. • Split PDF keeps a chosen subset of pages and gives you a new file with just those. • Delete PDF Pages does the opposite: it removes a few pages and keeps the rest of the document. • Merge PDF combines several PDFs into one, rather than breaking one apart. • Not sure how many pages there are? PDF Page Counter tells you before you split.
Split before compressing for a smaller file
If a PDF is too large to email or upload, extracting just the pages you need is often the fastest way to shrink it, because you drop everything else. If the extracted file is still large, run it through Compress PDF afterward to trim it further.
Troubleshooting: what to try if it did not work
• "Invalid range" or nothing extracts: check the format. Use numbers, hyphens, and commas only, like 1-3,7. • A page number is out of range: it is higher than the page count shown. Lower it to a page that exists. • The file will not load: a password-protected or damaged PDF may fail. Save an unprotected copy, or re-export a clean version, then try again. • Large files are slow: because it runs on your device, big PDFs use more memory. Close other heavy tabs and wait for processing to finish.
Privacy and safety
Everything happens on your device. The file is not sent to a server, nothing is stored, nothing is tracked, and there is no sign-up. Your original file is left as-is; you download a new file with only the pages you chose. That makes it safe for sensitive documents, which never leave your computer.
Frequently asked questions
Is the file uploaded to a server?
No. Extraction runs in your browser only. The file does not go to the internet, nothing is stored on our side, and your original file is not changed; you download a new file with the pages you chose.
How do I enter which pages to extract?
Use a single number like 1, a range like 1-3, a list like 1,3,5, or a mix like 1-3,7. Spaces are not required.
How do I extract just one page from a PDF?
Enter that page number on its own, for example 4, and the new file will contain only that page.
What if I enter a page that does not exist?
The tool warns you that the page is beyond the document length and does not create a file until you fix the range.
Will the pages stay in the right order?
Yes. The new file arranges pages by their original order in the document, even if you typed them out of order.
What is the difference between split and delete pages?
Split PDF keeps the pages you choose and drops the rest. Delete PDF Pages keeps the document and removes only the pages you pick. Use whichever leaves less to type.
Should I split before compressing?
Often yes. Extracting only the pages you need can shrink a file a lot on its own. If the result is still large, compress it afterward.
Can I extract pages from an encrypted PDF?
A password-protected PDF may not load. Remove the protection from the source first, for example by saving an unprotected copy, then split it here.
Is there a size limit, and is the tool free?
The tool is free with no sign-up. Because everything runs in your browser, very large files use more memory and may slow down or fail to load.
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