PDF Splitter
Split a PDF into multiple files by page ranges
How to Use PDF Splitter
- Upload the PDF you want to split.
- Choose a mode: select pages visually, enter ranges as text, or split every N pages.
- For range mode, type something like 1-3, 7, 10-12. For every-N mode, enter the chunk size.
- Check the calculated output count shown before processing.
- Process and download — multiple outputs arrive as a ZIP.
About PDF Splitter
What this page solves
Splits a PDF into individual pages or custom ranges locally — useful when you only need part of a confidential document and cannot upload the whole file.
PDF Splitter is a free, privacy-first PDF utility that lets you split a pdf into multiple files by page ranges entirely in your browser. Unlike most online PDF services, PDF Splitter never uploads your documents — every page is parsed, modified, and re-saved locally using pdf-lib and the browser's built-in capabilities. That makes it a safe choice for confidential files such as contracts, invoices, medical records, tax forms, or signed agreements that should never touch a third-party server. PDF Splitter follows a clean four-step workflow (Upload → Edit → Process → Download) inspired by the best desktop PDF apps and is part of our broader PDF Tools collection. If you also need a complementary utility, try our PDF Merger. It is free with no signup, no watermark, and no page count limits beyond what your device can handle.
Common Use Cases
- Split a 200-page PDF into per-chapter files for separate distribution
- Extract a contract appendix to send without the whole agreement
- Break a textbook into per-week reading PDFs
- Split scanned documents into individual single-page files
- Generate per-page PDFs to attach to specific emails
Related tools in PDF Tools
- PDF MergerCombine multiple PDF files into one document
- PDF Page ExtractorExtract specific pages from a PDF into a new file
- PDF Page RemoverRemove unwanted pages from PDF files
- PDF Page RotatorRotate PDF pages 90°, 180° or 270°
See all PDF Tools.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between splitting and extracting pages?
Splitting produces multiple separate PDFs from one source, delivered as a ZIP. Extracting pulls a selection of pages into a single new PDF. If you want one file containing pages 3, 7 and 12, use the extractor. If you want three separate files, use the splitter.
How do I write page ranges?
Separate entries with commas. Use a hyphen for a continuous run. So 1-3, 7, 10-12 produces one file containing pages 1 to 3, another containing page 7, and a third containing pages 10 to 12.
Can I split a PDF into individual single pages?
Yes — use Every N Pages mode with N set to 1. A 40-page document then produces 40 separate single-page PDFs inside one ZIP download.
Does splitting reduce quality?
No. Pages are copied structurally into the new documents, so text stays selectable and images keep their original resolution.
What if my PDF is very large?
Splitting reads the whole document into browser memory. Very large files, particularly high-resolution scans of several hundred pages, can exhaust memory on lower-spec devices. If processing stalls, split in stages using range mode.
How to use PDF Splitter?
1) Open the tool. 2) Enter or upload your input. 3) Get your result instantly. Everything happens locally — nothing is uploaded.
When should I use PDF Splitter?
Use it when you need to extract specific page ranges, separate chapters, or break a large PDF into single-page files for review.
Is PDF Splitter safe?
Yes. PDF Splitter runs 100% in your browser. Inputs are never uploaded, stored, or logged — safe for confidential content.
Will quality be affected by PDF Splitter?
No quality loss for text and vector content. Embedded images keep their original resolution unless you compress them.
What formats does PDF Splitter support?
PDF Splitter supports PDF (any version), with import/export to JPG, PNG and TXT in related tools
Is PDF Splitter free?
Yes — PDF Splitter is completely free, with no registration, no watermarks, and no usage limits.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. PDF Splitter processes PDFs entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your documents never leave your device.
Are there file-size or page limits?
There are no enforced limits. Performance depends on your device — files up to about 100 MB process smoothly on most modern browsers.
Will the output have a watermark?
Never. PDF Splitter produces clean PDFs with no added branding, watermarks, or metadata.