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Split PDF

Split a PDF into multiple separate files by specifying custom page ranges. Each range becomes its own PDF — ideal for breaking up large reports, manuals, or combined document sets.

How to Use Split PDF
  1. 1Upload the PDF you want to split
  2. 2Enter your page ranges in the input field, e.g. 1-5, 6-10, 11-20
  3. 3Each range will become a separate output PDF file
  4. 4Click 'Split PDF' to process
  5. 5Download each resulting file individually or as a ZIP
Examples
  • Split a 200-page annual report into 12 monthly sections for department distribution
  • Break a combined vendor proposal PDF into separate files for individual reviewers
  • Split a large ebook PDF into chapters for easier reading on mobile
  • Divide a scanned archive PDF into individual document files for record management
Frequently Asked Questions

Splitting creates multiple output files, one per range. Extracting saves specified pages into a single new PDF. Use split when you need separate files from different sections.

Enter ranges as comma-separated values, e.g. '1-5, 6-10, 11-20'. Each range becomes a separate output file. Single pages are valid too: '1, 5, 9' creates three single-page files.

For equally-sized chunks, use 'Split Every N Pages' instead. This tool is best when your split points are at different intervals.

Yes. Page content, fonts, images, and annotations are preserved exactly in each output file.

No fixed limit. You can specify as many ranges as there are pages in your PDF.

Yes. All processing happens in your browser. Your PDF never leaves your device and is never uploaded to any server.

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