Free PDF Splitter Online
Split any PDF into separate files in seconds. Divide every page, split by custom page ranges, or extract specific pages — completely free.
All splitting happens in your browser — your PDFs never leave your device.
Drop your PDF file here to split
or click the button below to select a file
Only PDF files are supported. Processing is 100% local.
How to Split a PDF Online
Upload Your PDF File
Drag and drop or click to select the PDF you want to split. Your file stays on your device.
Choose Your Split Method
Split every page into individual files, define custom page ranges, or extract only the pages you need.
Download Split PDF Files
Click Split and your PDF files download instantly — no server, no signup required.
When Should You Split a PDF?
Splitting a PDF makes it easier to share exactly what's needed, reduce file sizes, and keep documents organized. Here's when it makes the most sense.
Sharing Only Relevant Pages
Don't send a 40-page report when the recipient only needs pages 5–8. Split out the relevant section and share just that — smaller, faster, and much cleaner.
Separating Chapters or Sections
Break a long document into individual chapters or sections. Easier to distribute, easier to update, and much easier for readers to navigate.
Isolating Individual Invoices
When a batch PDF contains multiple invoices or receipts, split each one out into its own file for individual filing, forwarding, or archiving.
Extracting Specific Pages
Need just the signature page, the appendix, or a single chart? Extract only the pages you need into a clean new PDF without touching the original.
Reducing File Size for Uploads
Many upload portals have strict file size limits. Split a large PDF into smaller parts to stay within size limits without losing any content.
Printing Specific Sections
Avoid printing an entire document when you only need a few pages. Split out the pages you want, then print only that smaller file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about splitting PDF files online.
Upload your PDF, select the 'Each Page' split method, then click Split & Download. The tool will create one PDF file per page and download them all to your device automatically.
Yes. Select the 'By Ranges' method and enter your ranges separated by commas — for example: 1-3, 5-7, 10. Each range will be saved as a separate PDF file and downloaded instantly.
No. All splitting happens entirely in your browser using the pdf-lib library. Your PDF files never leave your device and are never sent to any server. It's 100% private and secure. No signup required.
Yes. Select the 'Extract Pages' method and enter the page numbers you want — for example: 1, 3, 5. The tool will create a single new PDF containing only those pages.
Yes. Pages are copied directly from the source PDF without re-encoding or compressing them. The output PDFs retain the same quality as the original document.
No. Password-protected or encrypted PDFs cannot be split. You will need to remove the password protection from the PDF before uploading it to the splitter.
There's no enforced size limit — the only limit is your browser's available memory. For most users, splitting files up to several hundred MB works without any issues.
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