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Split PDF

Split a PDF into multiple files in your browser. Split every page, split every N pages, or define your own page ranges, then download the results individually or as a ZIP. Private, no upload.

  • Runs in your browser

    Files are never uploaded — they stay on your device.

  • No page limit

    Any document size, no per-page caps or quotas.

  • No watermarks

    Clean output with no branding added.

  • No sign-up

    Just open the tool and use it — no email, no account.

All processing happens in your browser. Your files are never uploaded.
How to verify

Verify in 3 steps

No promises to take on faith — check it yourself in about 30 seconds.

  1. 1Open DevTools → Network tab
  2. 2Add a file and run the tool
  3. 3Confirm: no request carries your file

Once the page has loaded you can also unplug the network — every tool keeps working.

Full method & limits

Key Features

Three Split Modes

Split every page into its own PDF, split every N pages, or type your own ranges such as 1-3,4-8,9-20 — one file per range.

See the Plan First

Before you run the tool, the options panel lists every file it will create, with the exact file name and page numbers.

Download Individually or as ZIP

Take one part, or grab all of them in a single ZIP from the results page — no waiting for separate downloads.

Pages Copied, Not Re-rendered

Pages are copied into each new PDF, so page size, rotation, and selectable text stay exactly as they were in the source.

Private & Local

Splitting runs entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your PDF is never uploaded to a server.

How to Use

1

Add a PDF

Drag and drop or select the PDF you want to split. The file is read locally in your browser and the page count is detected automatically.

2

Choose a Split Mode

Pick every page, every N pages, or custom ranges such as 1-3,4-8,9-20. The panel shows how many files you will get and which pages each one holds.

3

Split and Download

Run the tool to create the separate PDFs, then download a single file or all of them as a ZIP on the results page.

Split PDF Example

A 12-page report is split by ranges into three files.

PDF
report.pdf (12 pages)

A report that needs to be sent out chapter by chapter.

PDF files
report-part-01.pdf (pages 1-3), report-part-02.pdf (pages 4-8), report-part-03.pdf (pages 9-12)

Three separate PDFs plus a JSON report listing the page range of each part.

How to Split a PDF into Multiple Files

Why Split a PDF

A single PDF often has to be delivered in pieces: one file per invoice, per chapter, per signed page, or per submission. Splitting turns one document into several files so each piece can be sent, stored, or uploaded separately.

Three Ways to Split

Every page turns an N-page PDF into N single-page files. Every N pages groups the document into fixed-size chunks, for example 5 pages per file. Page ranges lets you decide each part yourself, such as 1-3,4-8,9-20, where every comma-separated range becomes one output file.

What You Get

Each part is a real PDF named after your document with a part number, for example report-part-01.pdf. A JSON report is included listing every file with its page range, so you can check the split without opening each document. Pages are copied into the new files instead of being re-rendered as images, so page size, rotation and selectable text stay as they were.

Downloading the Results

Splitting usually produces many files at once, so the results page lets you download one part at a time or pack every part into a single ZIP. The ZIP is the fastest route when you need all of them.

Split or Extract?

Split answers give me many files; extract answers give me one file with the pages I chose. If you want pages 2, 5 and 6 together in a single document, use Extract PDF Pages. If you want every page as its own file, split it here.

Limitations

This tool splits one PDF at a time using the three modes above. It does not place manual cut points between pages with a scissors tool, does not split by odd or even pages, and does not split by bookmarks. Password-protected files and files that forbid page extraction are reported as errors rather than forced open. Bookmarks, forms, annotations and digital signatures may not survive being rebuilt into new documents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are my PDFs uploaded?

No. Splitting happens locally in your browser using pdf-lib. Your PDF never leaves your device and is not sent to any server.

Can I split every page into a separate PDF?

Yes. Choose the every-page mode and a 20-page PDF becomes 20 single-page PDF files.

Can I split a PDF by page ranges?

Yes. Type each part as a range separated by commas, such as 1-3,4-8,9-20. Every range you write becomes one output file.

Can I split a PDF every few pages?

Yes. Choose the every-N mode and set how many pages each file should hold, for example 5 pages per file.

Can I download all split files as a ZIP?

Yes. On the results page you can download any single part, or use Download as ZIP to get every part in one archive.

Does splitting reduce PDF quality?

No. Pages are copied into the new files rather than re-rendered as images, so text stays selectable and the page content is unchanged.

How are the split files named?

Files are named after your document with a part number, such as report-part-01.pdf, report-part-02.pdf. The options panel shows the exact names before you run the tool.

Can I split a password-protected PDF?

The PDF must be openable in the browser. This tool does not bypass passwords, encryption, or page-extraction restrictions, so a restricted file reports an error instead of being forced open. If the file is protected, unlock it first with Unlock PDF.

What is the difference between splitting and extracting?

Splitting creates several PDF files, one per page group. Extracting keeps the pages you select together in a single new PDF. Use Extract PDF Pages when you want one document out, and this tool when you want many.

Are bookmarks, forms, annotations, and signatures preserved?

Page content is copied into each new PDF, but document-level features may not be preserved exactly. Rebuilding a PDF can also invalidate existing digital signatures.