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PDF Split Tool

Split a PDF into multiple files or extract specific pages. All processing happens in your browser โ€” your files stay private.

About PDF Split Tool

PDFs are often distributed as a single bound document when what you actually need is a specific page range โ€” a single chapter of a textbook, one signed page from a contract bundle, a single receipt from a multi-page statement. This PDF split tool lets you select pages from a PDF and extract them as a new PDF, either as one file containing the chosen pages or as separate files per page.

It works entirely client-side, so confidential PDFs โ€” medical records, legal filings, financial statements โ€” never leave your device during the splitting process. Useful for extracting specific receipts from monthly statements, isolating a chapter from an ebook for review, separating a single contract page for signature, and breaking up large PDFs that exceed email attachment limits.

How to Use

1

Select a PDF file to split.

2

Choose a split mode: extract specific pages, split into chunks, or individual pages.

3

For page ranges, use format like '1-3, 5, 8-10'.

4

Click 'Split' and download the resulting files.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I specify page ranges?

Use commas and dashes: '1-5' extracts pages 1 through 5, '1, 3, 5' extracts those specific pages, '1-3, 7-9' extracts pages 1-3 and 7-9 into a single PDF.

Can I split a large PDF into equal parts?

Yes! Use the 'Split every N pages' mode. For example, splitting a 20-page PDF every 5 pages will give you 4 files of 5 pages each.

Is there a file size limit?

Since everything runs in your browser, it depends on your device's memory. Most devices can handle PDFs up to 50-100 MB.

Are my PDFs uploaded to a server?

No. All splitting happens entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your files never leave your device.