PDF Splitter
Extract a range of pages from a PDF — type any page numbers or ranges, and download the result as a new PDF. No upload, no sign-up.
Files never leave your device.Your files never leave your device. All processing happens in your browser.
How to Split a PDF by Page Range
- Upload your PDF. Drag it onto the upload area or click to browse. The total page count appears immediately.
- Choose extraction mode. Page range lets you type any combination of pages and ranges. First half automatically extracts the first half of the document — useful for long reports and duplex scans.
- Enter your range (page range mode). Type something like
2-5, 8, 11-14. Valid page numbers are 1 through the total page count. - Extract. Click Extract pages. The result size and page count appear in the green banner.
- Download. Click Download PDF to save the extracted pages as a new file.
Page Range Syntax Examples
| Input | Pages extracted |
|---|---|
1-5 | Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
3 | Page 3 only |
1-3, 7-9 | Pages 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 |
2, 4, 6, 8 | Even-numbered pages 2 through 8 |
5-10, 20-25 | Two separate sections combined into one PDF |
What the Splitter Does — and Does Not Do
- One selection, one file. Every page you list goes into a single combined PDF — even two separate ranges like
5-10, 20-25become one download, not two. - Pages come out in document order. Whatever order you type, the extracted pages are saved in ascending order — typing
8, 2, 5gives you pages 2, 5, 8. - No quality loss. Pages are copied exactly. Text stays selectable, and images and fonts carry over untouched — nothing is re-rendered or recompressed.
- It is not a page-burster. To save every page as its own file, extract one page number at a time.
Common Uses for Splitting a PDF
- Pull out one chapter or section of a long report or e-book to share on its own.
- Extract signature or form pages from a contract so you only send what is needed.
- Remove a confidential appendix before forwarding — keep only the pages you want others to see.
- Separate a scanned batch where several documents were scanned into a single file.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I specify a page range?
Type page numbers separated by commas, using a hyphen for ranges. For example, "1-3, 5, 8-10" extracts pages 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10 into a new PDF. Spaces are ignored, and the pages are always saved in ascending order regardless of the order you type them.
Can I split a PDF into separate single-page files?
Not in one click — this tool extracts your selection into one combined PDF. To save a page on its own, enter just that page number (for example "7") and download; repeat for each page you need as a separate file.
The tool has a "First half" mode — how do I get the second half?
First half extracts pages 1 through the midpoint (rounded up). To get the rest, switch to Page range mode and type the remaining pages — for a 10-page file that is "6-10", for a 9-page file "6-9". First half is handy for separating a double-sided (duplex) scan or a two-up document.
What happens if I type an invalid range?
The tool checks your input. A backwards range like "5-2", a non-number, or pages entirely outside the document are rejected with a short message, and page numbers above the total are simply ignored. Nothing is extracted until the range is valid.
Does splitting reduce quality or change the original?
No. Pages are copied exactly — text stays selectable and images and fonts are untouched, with no re-rendering. Your uploaded file is read in memory and never modified, so you can run several extractions from the same upload.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The PDF is read and rebuilt entirely in your browser using the pdf-lib JavaScript library. Your file never leaves your device, and the tool keeps working if you go offline after the page loads.
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