PDF Splitter

Split a PDF or Extract Pages — Fully Private, No Upload

Use this powerful browser-based PDF splitter to extract selected pages or split your PDF into multiple smaller documents. Everything is processed locally using JavaScript — safe for confidential files.

✓ Extract pages instantly ✓ Split by custom page ranges ✓ 100% privacy — no upload

Split PDF (Range & Extract Pages)

Upload your PDF, choose a mode, enter your pages, and download instantly. The tool uses pdf-lib to rebuild pages locally.

Choose a PDF and enter pages.

How the PDF splitter works

This tool uses a modern client-side PDF engine to load your document entirely in the browser. There is no upload, no server, and no risk of exposing sensitive documents to third-party systems. Once the PDF is loaded, the tool identifies the page indices you specify and copies those pages into a brand-new PDF document.

Two modes explained

1. Split by Page Range (e.g., “1-3”)

This mode extracts a continuous block of pages. For example: 2-5 will produce a new PDF containing pages 2, 3, 4, and 5.

2. Extract Specific Pages (e.g., “1,4,7”)

This mode lets you pick exact pages in any order. It is perfect for:

  • Submitting selected pages from a transcript
  • Extracting only signature pages from a contract
  • Removing unnecessary annexes

Why client-side PDF splitting is safer

Most online PDF tools require full upload, processing, storage, and then eventual deletion. Even if a tool promises auto-deletion, the document still exists temporarily on a server. With this browser-based splitter:

  • Your file never leaves your device.
  • There is no upload or external storage.
  • Everything is memory-based and wiped when you close the tab.

Best practices when splitting PDFs

  • Always review page numbers — PDFs start at page 1, not zero.
  • Use extract mode when pages are not consecutive.
  • For scanned PDFs, splitting helps reduce file size before compression.
  • Use the compressor afterwards if the final document is still large.

FAQ

Will splitting reduce quality?

No — the original page data is copied exactly into a new PDF.

Can I split large PDFs?

Yes. Browser memory is the only limit. Files up to 100–200 MB usually work fine.

Does the tool support multiple ranges?

Use Extract mode for multiple non-continuous pages.

Do you store my documents?

No. Everything runs locally on your device.

Split PDF: Divide a PDF Into Separate Files

When a file is too large to upload to a portal, or when a reviewer only needs specific chapters, splitting is the solution. This tool divides a PDF into individual pages or custom ranges — processed locally, nothing uploaded to any server.

How to split a PDF

  1. Upload your PDF — drag it in or click to browse.
  2. Choose a split method — split into all individual pages, or specify page ranges (e.g., pages 1–5 as one file, 6–10 as another).
  3. Click Split — each section downloads as a separate PDF.

When you need to split a PDF

Frequently asked questions

Can I specify custom page ranges?
Yes. You can define exactly which pages go into each output file — for example, pages 1–3 as File A and pages 4–10 as File B.
Does splitting affect the quality of the pages?
No. Splitting only reorganises which pages go into which file. The content, resolution, and formatting of each page remain unchanged.
Can I split and then re-merge the files?
Yes — use the Merge PDF tool to recombine any split files in a new order.
Is my file kept private?
Yes. All processing is local in your browser. Your document is never sent to our servers.

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