Free Online Tool
Split PDF
Extract custom ranges, selected pages, or every page with visual previews and direct PDF or ZIP download.
Limit: 1 PDF file, maximum 50 MB
Page Preview
Range pages are highlighted automatically.
How to Split a PDF
Select one PDF file from your device.
Define ranges or select pages from the preview.
Download one PDF or a ZIP containing multiple files.
Split Modes Explained
Range: create separate PDFs from one or more custom page ranges, or merge those ranges into one output.
Pages: extract every page separately or select specific pages and optionally merge them.
Common Errors and Quick Fixes
Invalid page format: use comma-separated pages and ranges such as 1,5-8,12.
Page out of range: do not enter a number greater than the PDF page count.
PDF cannot be read: the document may be damaged, encrypted, or password-protected.
Large PDF is slow: preview and output generation depend on available device memory.
Privacy and File Handling
The PDF is processed locally in your browser. Splitting does not upload or store your document on our server.
Related Tools
Combine files with Merge PDF, reorder pages with Organize PDF, or reduce output size with PDF Compressor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I split by custom ranges?
Yes. Add one or more From and To ranges.
Can I create one PDF per page?
Yes. Open Pages and choose Extract all pages.
Can I select pages from thumbnails?
Yes. Choose Pages, then Select pages, and click the thumbnails.
What happens when multiple files are created?
The tool packages all output PDFs into one ZIP file.
Can I split password-protected PDFs?
No. Unlock the PDF before using the tool.
Does this work on mobile?
Yes, although large PDFs may require more memory than some mobile devices provide.
Are my files uploaded or stored?
No. Processing happens locally in your browser.
Is this tool free?
Yes. The Split PDF tool is free to use.