Split PDF Online — Free
Extract pages from any PDF by range (e.g. 1-5), by individual page numbers, or split every page into its own file. No account, no watermark.
- Extract a page, a range, or every page
- Multiple ranges bundle into one ZIP download
- No quality loss, no watermark, no signup
Free forever · No account needed · Private & secure
Split a PDF online, free
Splitting a PDF means pulling the pages you actually need out of a larger file and saving them as their own document. This free online PDF splitter does exactly that in your browser — extract a single page, a range like pages 1–5, a handful of scattered pages, or break every page into its own file, all without installing software, creating an account, or adding a watermark.
It is the fastest way to share just the relevant section of a long report, separate signed pages from a contract, pull one chapter out of a book, or break a scanned batch into individual records. Splitting never re-encodes your pages, so the extracted PDFs keep the original text, image quality, and formatting exactly as they were.
When you split into multiple ranges at once, the results are bundled into a single ZIP so you can download everything in one click. Files are processed in memory and deleted right after the split finishes — nothing is stored or shared.
PDF splitting, explained properly
What splitting does to your file
Splitting copies complete page objects from the source PDF into new documents — the same lossless, object-level operation as merging, just in reverse. Each output file carries its own copy of the fonts and images its pages reference, which is why a 5-page extract from a 200-page manual is small and completely self-contained. Nothing is re-rendered, so text stays selectable and print quality is unchanged.
Your original file is never modified. Every split produces new PDFs, so you can experiment with ranges freely — the source document on your device stays intact.
Choosing between Split, Extract, and Delete
Three tools cover page removal, and picking the right one saves steps. Split breaks a document apart into multiple files at the boundaries you set — right for separating merged scan batches or dividing a book into chapters. Extract Pages gathers chosen pages (even scattered ones like 3, 7, 19) into one new PDF — right for "send me just the relevant pages". Delete Pages removes pages and keeps the rest as one file — right for dropping blank backs and cover sheets. If you find yourself splitting and then re-merging most of the pieces, Delete was the tool you wanted.
The scan-batch workflow
The most common real-world split: an office scanner produced one 40-page PDF containing several distinct documents. First fix any sideways pages with the Rotate tool, then split at each document boundary, and finally compress the parts that will be emailed. If the batch is a scan with no text layer, running OCR before splitting makes every resulting file searchable — worth the extra minute for anything you'll archive.
Why use this PDF splitter
Flexible page selection
Extract a single page, a range like "2-7", scattered pages like "1,4,9", or split every page into its own file.
ZIP for batch output
Splitting into several ranges bundles the results into one ZIP so you download everything at once.
No quality loss
Pages are copied without re-encoding, so text stays selectable and images keep their original resolution.
No watermark or signup
Your split files download clean and free — no trial wall and nothing stamped on the pages.
Handles large files
Split PDFs up to 100 MB, including long scanned documents and image-heavy reports.
Private and secure
Files are processed in memory and deleted immediately after the split. Nothing is stored or shared.
How to Split a PDF
- 1Upload your PDF
Click "Choose File" or drag and drop your PDF file.
- 2Enter a page range
Type a range like "1-5", individual pages like "1,3,7", or choose to split every page.
- 3Split
Click the Split button. Each range becomes a separate PDF.
- 4Download
Download individual pages or get a ZIP of all output files.
Technical details
| Max input size | 100 MB |
|---|---|
| Selection | Single page ("47"), range ("2-7"), list ("1,4,9"), or every page |
| Output | One PDF per range — multiple ranges arrive as a single ZIP |
| Quality | Lossless — pages copied at object level, no re-encoding |
| Original file | Never modified — splits always produce new PDFs |
| Processing | Secure server-side, in memory, deleted after download |
| Price & account | Free, no signup, no watermark |
Common ways people split PDFs
- Share only the relevant pages of a long report instead of the whole file
- Separate a signed signature page from a multi-page contract
- Pull one chapter or section out of a book or manual
- Break a batch of scanned documents into individual records
- Extract an invoice or receipt from a combined statement
- Split a presentation into per-slide PDFs for individual sharing
From our guides
Merge, Split & Reorder PDF Pages
The complete organization workflow, including the 3-minute scan-batch cleanup walkthrough.
Read the guideCompress a PDF for Email
When to split versus compress to get under email and portal size limits.
Read the guideMake a Scanned PDF Searchable
OCR your scan batches before splitting so every output file is searchable.
Read the guideFrequently Asked Questions
Can I split one page out of a 100-page PDF?
What is the difference between Split and Extract?
What format does the output come in?
Does splitting reduce quality?
Is there a file size limit?
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
Will my files be stored?
Does it work on mobile?
How do I split a PDF that is too big to upload somewhere?
Can I split every page into a separate file at once?
How do I put split pieces back together later?
Your files stay private
Your privacy comes first. Browser-only tools run entirely on your device — your file never leaves your browser. Advanced tools that need heavier processing use secure server-side processing: the file is sent over an encrypted connection, handled in memory, and automatically deleted right after your download. Either way, we never store, share, or analyze your documents — and it stays free, needs no account, and adds no watermark.