PDF converter
Split PDF
Save every page of a PDF as its own file, or pull out just the pages you need. It runs in your browser, so your PDF never leaves your device.
Tested by Thiago · Updated
Free, no sign-up · Runs in your browser: your files are never uploaded
How to split a PDF
- Add your files: drag them into the box above, or click "Choose files".
- Choose "One PDF per page" or type the pages to extract (for example 1-3, 5), then click "Split PDF".
- Download the new PDF files. Everything happens on your device, and nothing is uploaded.
When to split a PDF
Sometimes you only need part of a PDF: one invoice from a monthly statement, the signed page of a contract, or a single chapter to send to a colleague. Split PDF lets you save every page as its own file or pull out just the pages you choose into a new PDF. Everything happens inside your browser, so the document never leaves your device, which is ideal for bank statements, contracts and other private files.
- You need to send only a few pages of a long document.
- A form asks for a single page, such as a signature page or a certificate.
- You want to separate a scanned batch into individual documents.
Why single pages can be almost as heavy as the whole PDF
A PDF often reuses the same things on every page: a logo, a letterhead, an embedded font. When a page is saved on its own, it has to carry its own copy of them. In our test, a 10-page document of 226 KB with the same logo on every page was split into one PDF per page, and each file weighed about 224 KB, almost as much as the original. Together, the 10 files took ten times the space.
This is normal and nothing is broken. If one of those pages has to go through an upload form with a tight limit, run it through Compress PDF after splitting.
Page list tricks
- Write a range backwards to reverse it: 5-1 gives pages 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1.
- A page typed twice is used only once, so 1-3, 2 still gives pages 1, 2 and 3.
- Commas and semicolons both work as separators, and extra spaces are ignored.
- The extracted file is named after your PDF with "-pages" added, and the original file on your device is not changed.
Tips for the best result
- Type pages as numbers and ranges separated by commas, for example 1-3, 5, 8-10. The new PDF keeps the order you typed.
- Choose "One PDF per page" to get every page as its own file, each with its own download button.
- Pages are copied exactly, so text stays selectable and links keep working.
- Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked in a PDF reader first.
About these formats
PDF: The standard format for documents. It looks the same on every device, which makes it ideal for sharing, printing and sending scans.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. Split PDF runs entirely in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
Can I change the order of the pages?
Yes. Pages are saved in the order you type them, so "3, 1, 2" puts page 3 first.
Is there a page limit?
"One PDF per page" creates up to 200 files at a time. Extracting a list of pages has no fixed limit other than your device's memory.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers.
How do I split a PDF into two halves?
Run the tool twice with the option to extract specific pages. For a 20-page PDF, type 1-10 the first time and 11-20 the second. Both downloads get the same name, so rename the first one before you make the second.
Are bookmarks and fillable fields kept?
The pages are copied exactly, but the list of bookmarks from the original is not carried over, and fillable form fields may stop working in the new file. Fill in and save the form before splitting it.