Split PDF

What is PDF Split?

PDF Split lets you divide a PDF document into smaller files. Whether you need just a few specific pages or want to break up a large document into manageable pieces, this tool makes it simple. Think of it like taking a book and pulling out only the chapters you need.

Why Would You Need to Split a PDF?

There are many practical reasons to split a PDF file:

• Extract important pages: Pull out just the pages you need from a long report or manual
• Share specific sections: Send only relevant pages to colleagues instead of the entire document
• Reduce file size: Break large PDFs into smaller files that are easier to email or upload
• Organize documents: Separate chapters, sections, or topics into individual files
• Remove unwanted pages: Keep only the pages you need and discard the rest
• Create handouts: Extract specific slides or pages from a presentation PDF

Three Ways to Split Your PDF

1. Extract Specific Pages

Perfect when you need only certain pages from your document.

• Enter page numbers like: 1, 3, 5 to get pages 1, 3, and 5
• Use ranges like: 1-5, 10-15 to get pages 1 through 5 and 10 through 15
• Combine both: 1-3, 7, 12-15

2. Split All Pages

Creates a separate PDF file for each page in your document. Great for:

• Processing pages individually
• Reorganizing a document
• Extracting images or content from specific pages

3. Split by Page Range

Divides your document into equal chunks. For example:

• A 20-page document split by 5 pages = 4 files (pages 1-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20)
• Perfect for breaking up large manuals or reports

How to Split a PDF - Step by Step

1. Upload your PDF: Click the upload button or drag and drop your file. We'll show you how many pages it has.
2. Choose your split method:
   • Extract Pages - Enter the specific page numbers you want
   • Split All Pages - Get one file per page
   • Split by Range - Set how many pages per file
3. Click Split PDF: We'll process your file in seconds
4. Download your files: Download each file individually or grab them all in a ZIP

Tips for Best Results

• Check the total page count before deciding how to split
• Use the "Extract Pages" option when you know exactly which pages you need
• For large documents, the ZIP download is fastest for getting all files at once
• Page numbers start at 1, not 0

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the maximum file size I can split?

You can split PDFs up to 50MB. For larger files, try compressing them first using our Compress PDF tool.

Will splitting affect the quality?

No, splitting doesn't change the quality of your pages. Each page stays exactly as it was in the original file.

Can I split a password-protected PDF?

You'll need to remove the password first. Use our PDF Unlock tool, then come back to split your file.

How do I enter page ranges?

Use commas to separate pages (1, 3, 5) and dashes for ranges (1-5). You can combine them: 1-3, 5, 8-10 would give you pages 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10.

Is there a limit to how many files I can create?

No limit! Whether you're splitting into 2 files or 200, the tool handles it. All files are packaged in a convenient ZIP download.