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How to Use
- 1Upload a PDF file by clicking the drop zone or dragging it in.
- 2Enter the pages or ranges you want to extract (e.g., 1-3, 5, 8).
- 3Click Split PDF to generate a new document with only the selected pages.
- 4Download the resulting PDF to your device.
About Split PDF
The Split PDF tool lets you extract specific pages or custom ranges from any PDF and save them as a new, smaller document. Enter page numbers like '1-3, 5, 8' to pick exactly what you need.
Use it to share only relevant sections of a long report, extract a single chapter from an ebook, pull specific pages from a contract for review, or reduce file size by removing unnecessary pages before sending via email.
All splitting runs locally in your browser using the pdf-lib library. Your PDF is never uploaded to any server — making this safe for contracts, medical records, tax documents, and any file containing confidential information.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I specify which pages to extract?
Use comma-separated values and ranges. For example, '1-3, 5, 8' extracts pages 1, 2, 3, 5, and 8. Pages must be within the document's total page count.
Can I extract non-consecutive pages?
Yes. Mix individual pages and ranges in any order. For example, '2, 5-7, 10' creates a new PDF with pages 2, 5, 6, 7, and 10.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your file never leaves your device, making this safe for sensitive documents.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
If the PDF requires a password to open, you need to unlock it first. PDFs with only owner-level restrictions (print/edit) can usually be split without issues.
Is there a page limit?
No hard limit. The tool can handle PDFs with hundreds of pages. Very large files may take longer to process in the browser, but will complete successfully.