Free PDF Splitter Online

Split a PDF into multiple files by pages or ranges. Free, fast, and works entirely in your browser with no sign-up required.

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PDF Splitter

Split a PDF into multiple files. Extract specific pages, split by page ranges, or break into individual pages.

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Maximum file size: 100 MB

How to Use

  • By Ranges: Create separate PDFs from page ranges like "1-3, 5, 7-10"
  • Extract Pages: Pull specific pages into a single new PDF
  • Every N Pages: Divide the PDF into equal-sized chunks
  • Individual: Split every page into its own separate PDF file
  • Use the visual page selector to pick pages, then apply to the input field
  • Customize the output naming pattern for organized files
  • Download results individually or as a single ZIP archive
  • All processing happens in your browser -- files never leave your device

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PDF Splitter?

The PDF Splitter is a free online tool that divides a PDF into multiple files by selecting specific pages or page ranges.

Is the PDF Splitter free?

Yes, it is completely free with no registration required. All splitting happens client-side in your browser.

Does the PDF Splitter upload my files?

No, all processing happens locally in your browser. Your PDF files never leave your device.

Is my data safe with this tool?

Absolutely. The PDF Splitter processes everything client-side in your browser. No data is uploaded to or stored on any server. Your content remains private on your device at all times.

Does the PDF Splitter work on mobile devices?

Yes, the PDF Splitter is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets. You can use it on any device with a modern web browser -- no app download required.

Do I need to create an account to use this tool?

No account or registration is needed. Simply open the PDF Splitter in your browser and start using it immediately. There are no sign-up walls or usage restrictions.

Is there a file size limit?

Since the PDF Splitter processes files in your browser, the size limit depends on your device's memory. Most devices can handle PDFs up to 50-100MB without issues.

How do I use the PDF Splitter?

Simply enter your input in the provided field, adjust any settings to your preference, and the tool will process it instantly. You can then copy the result to your clipboard or download it.

Which browsers are supported?

The PDF Splitter works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. For the best experience, use the latest version of your preferred browser.

What is the difference between splitting by ranges and extracting pages?

These two modes solve different problems. "By Ranges" turns each comma-separated range you type, such as 1-3, 5, 7-10, into its own separate PDF, so a single document that actually holds several items, like a cover letter, a resume, and a portfolio, becomes three distinct files. "Extract Pages" does the opposite: you list pages such as 1, 3, 5-7 and they are merged into one new PDF, which is what you want when you only need a handful of pages and plan to discard the rest. In short, ranges give you many files while extract gives you one. The tool also has Every N Pages for fixed-size chunks and Individual for one file per page, so pick the mode that matches your goal and split in seconds.

How do I split a PDF into individual single-page files?

Use the Individual split mode. After you load a PDF, the tool reads its page count and the Individual option saves every single page as its own separate PDF, turning a 40-page document into 40 one-page files in one click. Before you commit, it previews exactly how many files the split will create, so there are no surprises. Once finished, you can download every file at once as a single ZIP archive, grab them separately, or save any one on its own, and the output filenames follow the pattern you set, with {name} for the original filename, {n} for the part number, and {page} for the page number to keep everything sorted. This is the quickest way to break a bundle into per-page documents. Drop your PDF in, choose Individual, and download your files.

Does splitting a PDF keep the text selectable and searchable?

Yes. This splitter copies the original pages rather than re-rendering or flattening them, so the content of each page is preserved exactly. Text stays selectable and searchable, the layout is unchanged, and embedded fonts, images, and formatting carry over to the new files untouched. There is one caveat worth knowing: if your source PDF is a scan, it is essentially a picture of a page with no underlying text layer, so the split files keep those images intact but still will not be searchable. Adding a real text layer to a scan requires OCR, which is a separate step this tool does not perform. For any normal text-based PDF, though, you can split confidently knowing nothing is lost. Load your document, choose a split mode, and your pages download with their text fully intact.

Why can't I split a password-protected PDF?

The splitter only opens standard, unencrypted PDF files. When a document is password-protected, its contents are encrypted, and the tool cannot read the pages it needs to copy until that protection is removed, so a locked file has to be unlocked first before you split it. If you own the document and know the password, open it in a PDF reader, remove the password or save an unprotected copy, then load that copy here. This restriction exists because everything runs locally in your browser with no server involved, so the tool simply reads valid, openable PDFs and works on them in memory. It also accepts files up to 100 MB, limited mainly by your device's available memory. Once you have an unlocked, standard PDF, drop it in, pick your split mode, and download the results right away.

Can I download all the split files at once instead of one by one?

Yes. Whenever a split produces more than one file, the results screen offers a Download as ZIP button that bundles every output PDF into a single archive you save in one click, which is far easier than downloading dozens of files individually. You can also choose Download All Separately to get each file on its own, or use the per-file download buttons to grab just the ones you want. Files are named using the pattern you control, defaulting to {name}_part{n}, so they stay organized and sort cleanly inside the ZIP. The Extract Pages mode is the exception, since it always produces a single combined PDF that downloads directly with no archive needed. The results view also shows how many files were created and their total size. Split your PDF, then click Download as ZIP to collect everything together.

About the PDF Splitter

The PDF Splitter is a free online tool that breaks one PDF into several smaller files. Drop in a document and you can pull out a single chapter, separate a scanned batch into individual records, or chop a long report into evenly sized chunks. It's built for anyone who receives PDFs that are bigger than they need to be — students extracting one assignment from a course pack, office workers separating signed contracts, accountants splitting a year of statements, or anyone trying to email a file that's over a size limit.

Everything runs locally in your browser. Your PDF is read straight from your device, processed in memory, and the new files are handed back to you as downloads. Nothing is uploaded to a server, there's no sign-up, and no software to install — which matters when the document is a tax return, a medical record, or an unsigned agreement that shouldn't sit on someone else's cloud.

Four ways to split a PDF

The tool offers four split modes, each suited to a different task:

  • By Ranges — type comma-separated ranges like 1-3, 5, 7-10 and each range becomes its own separate PDF. Use this when one document actually contains several (a cover letter, a résumé, and a portfolio, for example).
  • Extract Pages — enter pages such as 1, 3, 5-7 and they're combined into a single new PDF. This is the right choice when you want to keep only a handful of pages and discard the rest.
  • Every N Pages — split the file into fixed-size chunks, such as one file for every 10 pages. The tool tells you how many files that will create before you commit.
  • Individual — save every page as its own PDF, turning a 40-page document into 40 single-page files in one click.

A visual page selector complements these modes. You can tick pages by hand or use the All, None, Odd, and Even shortcuts, then press "Apply to Input" to convert your selection into the range syntax automatically — handy when the pages you want aren't in a tidy sequence.

What you get back

Output filenames follow a pattern you control. The default is {name}_part{n}, where {name} is your original filename and {n} is the part number; you can also use {page} for the page number, so a batch of split files stays organized and easy to sort. When a split produces more than one file you can download them all at once as a single ZIP archive, grab them separately, or save any individual file on its own. Extract mode, which always yields one PDF, downloads directly.

Before you split, the tool reports the document's page count, total file size, and the average size per page, and it previews how many files the chosen mode will create. Splitting preserves the original page content exactly — text stays selectable and searchable, and the layout is unchanged, because the pages are copied rather than re-rendered.

Privacy, limits, and good practice

Because all work happens client-side, the practical ceiling is your device's memory rather than a server quota. This PDF Splitter accepts files up to 100 MB; very large documents or splits that generate hundreds of files take longer and use more memory, so a phone will handle them more slowly than a laptop. The tool only opens standard, unencrypted PDFs — a password-protected file has to be unlocked first.

A few things worth knowing: splitting a scanned PDF keeps the images intact but doesn't add searchable text on its own (that needs OCR), and the page numbers you enter are the visible sequence in the file, starting at 1, not any printed numbering inside the document. Load a PDF above, pick the mode that matches your goal, and your split files are ready to download in seconds.