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Split a PDF file

Extract pages or split your PDF file into separate documents

How to split PDFs

Follow these steps to extract pages or split your PDF into multiple documents.

  1. Upload your PDF file

    Click the Choose a File button or drag and drop your PDF file from your computer into the upload area. Only one PDF file is needed for splitting.

  2. Choose split method

    Select how you want to split your PDF: extract individual pages, define custom page ranges, or split into fixed-size chunks.

  3. Configure and split

    Set your preferences based on the chosen method, then click Split PDF to process your file. Download individual files or get all files in a ZIP.

About PDF Splitting

Extract specific pages or divide large PDF documents into smaller, more manageable files with our free online PDF splitter.

Why Split PDFs?

  • Extract important pages: Pull out specific sections, chapters, or forms from larger documents
  • Reduce file sizes: Create smaller files that are easier to share and manage
  • Organize content: Separate different topics or sections into individual documents
  • Meet size requirements: Split large PDFs to meet email attachment or upload limits

Split Methods

  • Individual pages: Extract each page as a separate PDF file
  • Custom ranges: Define specific page ranges to extract (e.g., pages 1-5, 10-15)
  • Fixed chunks: Split into files with a set number of pages each
  • Bulk download: Get all split files in a convenient ZIP archive

Professional PDF Splitting

Our advanced PDF splitter preserves all document formatting, images, and text quality. Whether you're extracting chapters from a book, separating forms from a package, or organizing research papers, each split file maintains the original's professional appearance and structure.

Common Use Cases

Document Sections

Extract specific chapters, appendices, or sections from large reports or manuals.

Form Extraction

Pull individual forms or applications from multi-page document packages.

File Size Management

Break down large PDFs to meet email or upload size restrictions.