How to use Split PDF
Choose a PDF up to 25 MB and 200 pages, type the pages you want, like 2 or 4-7 or 1,3-5, and download the new PDF.
Writing page ranges
Pages are numbered from 1, the same as in any PDF viewer. Separate single pages with commas and use a hyphen for ranges. 1,3-5 gives you pages 1, 3, 4 and 5. To split a long file into several parts, run the tool once per part with a different range each time.
Common uses
Send only the signed page of a contract, pull one chapter out of a long report, or separate a scanned stack of receipts into individual files. Because the pages are copied exactly, text stays selectable and quality does not change. Password protected files need to be unlocked first.
Splitting a long PDF into several files
Run the tool once for each part you need. For a 30 page report, enter 1-10, then 11-20, then 21-30, and you end up with three smaller PDF files. Splitting by section is also a quick way to bring a large file size down when a portal will not accept the full document.
Choosing the right pages
Open the PDF in any viewer first and note the page numbers it shows at the bottom of the window, not the numbers printed on the pages. Covers and contents pages often make the two differ. The tool always counts from the first page of the file as page 1.
How it works
Copy selected PDF pages
Examples
- Worked example
Enter 1,3-5 to extract pages 1, 3, 4 and 5.
Limitations and assumptions
Page numbers are 1-based. Encrypted or malformed PDFs may fail.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. The pages are copied in your browser and the file stays on your device.
How do I pick pages 1, 3, 4 and 5?
Type 1,3-5.
Does the quality change?
No. Pages are copied as they are, without re-compressing text or images.