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PDF Tools · Split · Extract · Free

Split Your
PDF File

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

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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.

🔒 100% Private

All splitting happens in your browser with pdf-lib. Your file never leaves your device.

What is a PDF splitter?

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 a PDF is also the safest way to share documents that contain a mix of public and confidential content. You extract the sections you want to share, and the rest stays private. All splitting on EditPDF AI runs inside your browser — your file never leaves your device.

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.

How it works

1

Upload your PDF

Drag and drop your PDF onto the page or click to browse. Files stay in your browser — nothing is uploaded to any server.

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

Download the results

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

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?+
No server-side limit — splitting runs entirely in your browser using pdf-lib, so the only limit is your device's memory. Most PDFs up to 500 MB work fine.
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 to a server?+
Never. All splitting happens client-side in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.

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