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Split PDF

Pull out the pages you need — type a range like 1-3 or a list like 2,5,7 to quick-select, then drag pages into order or remove ones you don't want. Everything runs in your browser; your file never leaves your device.

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Click to upload or drag & drop a PDF

A single PDF file · processed locally

What does splitting a PDF do?

Splitting pulls out just the pages you want and saves them as a brand-new, standalone PDF. The original file isn't modified. Type a range to quick-select a batch of pages, then use the page grid below to drag them into a different order, remove one you change your mind about, or rotate one that came out sideways — the grid always reflects exactly what will be in the output.

Common reasons to split a PDF

  • Pulling one chapter or appendix out of a long report to share on its own
  • Separating a batch-scanned stack of documents into individual files
  • Removing a cover page or blank pages before sending elsewhere
  • Extracting just the signature page or a specific form section

The quick-select field accepts 1-3, 2,5,7, or a combined 1-3,8,10-12 — duplicates are de-duplicated automatically.

Frequently asked questions

What page range formats are supported?

You can mix single page numbers and ranges, separated by commas — for example 1-3,8,10-12 extracts pages 1 through 3, page 8, and pages 10 through 12. Ranges are written low-to-high or high-to-low interchangeably, and any duplicate page numbers are automatically de-duplicated so each page only appears once in the output.

Does splitting reduce file size?

Usually, yes — since the output only contains the pages you selected, a smaller subset of a large PDF typically produces a smaller file, roughly proportional to how much content (especially images) is on those pages. It's a side effect of extracting fewer pages, not a compression step.

Can I extract pages out of their original order?

Yes — pages come out in the order you type them, so 5,2 extracts page 5 followed by page 2. You can fine-tune further by dragging pages in the grid below into any order before extracting.

Can I remove or rotate a page after selecting it?

Yes — click ✕ on a page's thumbnail in the grid to leave it out of the extracted file, or the ↺/↻ icons to rotate just that page. Both apply on top of whatever range or order you've set.

Are my files uploaded to a server to split them?

No. The PDF is read and processed entirely in your browser using a JavaScript PDF library — nothing is uploaded, and the extracted file is generated and downloaded locally on your device.