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Split PDF

Upload a PDF, specify which pages you want, and download a new PDF containing just those pages.

How to use the Split PDF

  1. Upload the PDF file you want to split or extract pages from.
  2. Enter the page numbers or ranges you want, separated by commas — e.g. "1-3,5,7-8".
  3. Click "Extract & Download PDF."
  4. A new PDF containing only the selected pages downloads automatically.

About the Split PDF

Extracting a subset of pages from a larger PDF is a common need — pulling just the signature page out of a long contract, isolating one chapter from a full report, or separating a single invoice from a batch of scanned documents combined into one file. Without a dedicated tool, this usually meant taking screenshots of individual pages or resorting to a full desktop PDF editor just to select and export a handful of pages.

This tool lets you specify exactly which pages you want using a simple range syntax — individual page numbers, ranges like "1-3", or a mix of both separated by commas ("1-3,5,7-8" extracts pages 1 through 3, page 5, and pages 7 through 8). It then builds a brand new PDF containing only those pages, in the order specified, with the original page content and quality fully preserved.

It's used by anyone who needs to share only part of a larger document without sending the whole thing, professionals extracting specific sections from lengthy reports or contracts, and students pulling relevant chapters from a larger course PDF. Because extraction happens locally using client-side JavaScript, your document is never uploaded anywhere in the process, which matters if the file contains sensitive or confidential material you'd rather not send to an external server.

Frequently asked questions

What format should I use to specify page ranges?+
Use commas to separate individual pages or ranges, and hyphens for ranges — for example, "1-3,5,7-8" extracts pages 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 8.
What happens if I enter a page number that doesn't exist in the document?+
Any page number outside the document's actual page count is simply ignored; only valid page numbers are included in the extracted result.
Does splitting affect the quality of the extracted pages?+
No, pages are copied directly from the original PDF without any re-rendering, so quality is identical to the source document.
Can I extract pages in a different order than they appear in the original?+
Yes, pages are extracted in the order you list them, so "5,1-3" would place page 5 first, followed by pages 1 through 3.

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