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Split Your
PDF File

Split by every page, custom ranges, or pick specific pages — download each part instantly.

Drop your PDF here

Choose how to split it after upload

3 Split Modes

Every N pages, custom ranges, or hand-pick exactly the pages you want to extract.

⬇ Instant Download

Each part downloads as a separate PDF. Download individually or all at once.

Local Processing

Splitting runs locally in your browser with pdf-lib without an application document-processing request.

Before you start

Verified facts

Check access, supported files, limits, and processing before choosing a document.

Free

The core task does not require an account.

A PDF splitter divides one PDF file into multiple separate PDF files. Instead of sharing or printing an entire 50-page report when a colleague only needs pages 12–18, you split out exactly the pages you need and send those alone.

Price
Free — no account needed
Account
Not required
Processing
Processed locally in your browser without an application document-processing request
Formats
PDF
File limit
No fixed application limit; practical capacity depends on file size, page count, browser memory, and device performance
Browser support
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
Clear, practical guidance

What is a PDF splitter?

PDF Splitter is a browser-based tool that lets you split a PDF into separate files by page range. Choose PDF, use the controls above to configure the result, then download or use the resulting PDF. The core workflow runs locally in your browser without an application document-processing request. See formats, limits, and processing.

A PDF splitter is a tool that divides one PDF file into multiple separate PDF files. Instead of sharing or printing an entire 50-page report when a colleague only needs pages 12–18, you split out exactly the pages you need and send those alone.

Splitting can help when a source document mixes material for different recipients. Extract only the intended pages, inspect the new file, and share that copy. EditPDF AI performs the split locally in your browser without an application document-processing request.

Practical examples

Common ways people use this tool in real documents and day-to-day workflows.

Students & researchers

Extract a specific chapter from a textbook PDF or separate each assignment into its own file for submission.

Finance & accounting teams

Split a monthly statement PDF into individual invoice files, one per client or transaction.

Legal professionals

Separate exhibits, annexes, and schedules from a contract into individual files for filing or reference.

Remote teams

Split a large project brief so each team member receives only the pages relevant to their section.

At a glance

Focused workflow

Split a PDF into separate files by page range.

Supported workflow

Accepts PDF and produces PDF. No fixed application limit; practical capacity depends on file size, page count, browser memory, and device performance

Access and processing

Core tool with browser-based document processing.

Three simple steps

How it works

  1. 1

    Choose your PDF

    Drag and drop a PDF onto the page or click to browse. Splitting runs locally without an application document-processing request.

  2. 2

    Choose split mode

    Split by every page, set custom page ranges (e.g. 1-3, 5, 7-10), or extract only the pages you need.

  3. 3

    Download the results

    Each split section downloads as a separate PDF. Grab them one by one or download all at once as a ZIP.

Know before you upload

Formats, limits & privacy

Confirm that your file is supported and understand how this tool handles document data.

Input formats
PDF
Output formats
PDF
File limit
No fixed application limit; practical capacity depends on file size, page count, browser memory, and device performance
Privacy & security

Processed locally in your browser without an application document-processing request.

Optional comparison

PDF Splitter vs. doing it manually

Open this comparison if you are deciding between the browser workflow and a manual process.

Compare the workflows
Doing it manually

Open the PDF in another app and export each page range as its own file one at a time.

With PDF Splitter

Choose every page, custom ranges, or specific pages, then split everything in one click.

Doing it manually

Recreate a new document for every recipient who only needs part of the file.

With PDF Splitter

Split by range and send each recipient exactly the pages meant for them.

Doing it manually

Manually rename and organize dozens of exported single-page files.

With PDF Splitter

Download every split file at once as a ready-to-share ZIP.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I split a PDF into individual pages?
Yes. Choose "Every page" mode and each page is saved as its own PDF file. You can then download them all at once.
Is there a file size limit for splitting PDFs?
The interface does not impose a fixed application file limit. Practical capacity depends on the PDF size and page count, available browser memory, and device performance.
Can I extract a specific page range?
Absolutely. Enter ranges like "1-5, 8, 11-15" and the splitter creates one PDF for each range you define.
Does splitting reduce PDF quality?
No. The pages are extracted at their original resolution with no re-encoding, so text, images, and vector graphics stay identical to the source.
Is my PDF sent through a document-processing route?
No. The splitter runs locally in your browser without an application document-processing request.
Does splitting work on scanned PDFs?
Yes. The splitter copies whole pages regardless of whether they contain scanned images or selectable text — quality and content are unaffected.
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Guides & real-world workflows

Step-by-step guides

How to split a PDF into multiple filesHow to merge separated PDF files into one document

Common use cases

Split a PDF into Separate Files by Chapter
Used in workflows for: Accountants
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