About this tool
Split PDF lets you pull out a specific range of pages from a PDF and save them as a new, smaller document. It is handy for sharing only the pages someone needs, removing extras, or breaking a big report into parts. The whole process runs in your browser, so your file never leaves your device.
How to use
- 1Upload a PDF file.
- 2Enter the page range (e.g. 1–3).
- 3Download the extracted pages.
Benefits
- Extract any page range.
- Runs locally — private.
- Keeps original quality.
Extract the right pages and preserve their context
Practical example
When sharing pages 12–16 from a handbook, include any preceding definition page that the section relies on. Open the result and confirm that tables, notes and cross-references remain understandable.
Interpreting the result
Page positions in a PDF can differ from printed page labels. Count from the file thumbnails, keep the original document and give the extracted copy a name that identifies its source and range.
Limits and common mistakes
Splitting can affect document-level bookmarks, forms, signatures and accessibility relationships. Protected, damaged or very large files may require desktop document software.
Detailed guides for this tool
Learn the underlying concepts, worked examples and common mistakes before relying on the result.
Frequently asked questions
Are my PDFs uploaded?+
No, splitting happens locally using PDF-lib.
Can I split by single pages?+
Yes, set the same start and end page to extract one page.