Split PDF

Split by page range, every N pages, odd/even pages or extract specific pages.

Split a PDF by page range, every N pages, odd or even pages, or extract specific pages into separate files. Lossless — the pages you keep are untouched.

What this tool does

Splitting copies page objects into new documents. Nothing is re-rendered and nothing is re-encoded, so the output pages are byte-identical in content to the originals.

Split modes

ModeResultUse for
Every pageOne file per pageSeparating a batch scan into individual documents
Page rangeOne file containing the rangePulling a chapter or section out
Every N pagesFiles of N pages eachSplitting a long document into equal parts
Odd / evenTwo filesSeparating fronts from backs after a duplex scan
Specific pagesOne file with your selectionCherry-picking pages

How to use it

  1. Upload your PDF.
  2. Choose a split mode and set the ranges or interval.
  3. Preview which pages land in which file.
  4. Split, then download the results as a ZIP.

Splitting versus extracting

They overlap. Use Split when you want several documents out of one. Use Extract PDF Pages when you want a single new document containing a specific selection, leaving the original alone. Use Delete PDF Pages when you want to keep one document and just remove some pages from it.

Frequently asked questions

Does splitting reduce quality?

No. Pages are copied as objects, not re-rendered. The output is content-identical to the source.

Can I split a PDF into individual pages?

Yes — choose the every-page mode and you get one file per page, delivered as a ZIP.

How do I separate fronts and backs from a duplex scan?

Use the odd/even mode. That gives you two files which you can then interleave in the right order.

Will the split files be smaller?

Roughly proportionally, yes. Splitting a 10 MB ten-page document gives you ten files of about 1 MB each, though shared resources like fonts are duplicated into each file so the total may be slightly larger.

Can I split a password-protected PDF?

Not if it is encrypted — the content cannot be read without the password. Remove the protection in software that supports it first.

Are my PDFs uploaded?

No. Splitting runs in your browser. Nothing is transmitted at any point.

Guides that use this tool

More pdf tools · All guides · All tools