One file per page
- Input
- contract.pdf (8 pages), mode: every page
- Output
- 8 files — contract-page-1.pdf through contract-page-8.pdf
Useful when each page needs to be signed, filed or sent to a different person.
Split PDF
Splitting a PDF means breaking one document into several smaller PDFs. You can split every page into its own file, or cut the document into custom ranges such as 1-5 and 6-20. Each output keeps the original page quality.
Splitting runs entirely in your browser. Your file is never uploaded.
How to
How to use Split PDF
- 1
Upload the PDF
Drop a PDF onto the upload area, or click it to browse. The page count appears once the file is read.
- 2
Choose how to split
Pick every page as its own file, or enter custom ranges like 1-3, 4-8 to control where the cuts happen.
- 3
Split the document
Click Split PDF. Each output file is built in your browser.
- 4
Download the parts
Save files one at a time, or download everything at once as a ZIP archive.
Examples
Split PDF examples
Chapters as separate files
- Input
- handbook.pdf (60 pages), ranges: 1-12, 13-40, 41-60
- Output
- 3 files of 12, 28 and 20 pages
Ranges are inclusive on both ends, so 1-12 and 13-40 sit next to each other with no gap or overlap.
Pulling out one section
- Input
- report.pdf (30 pages), range: 5-9
- Output
- 1 file containing pages 5 to 9
A single range produces a single file — a quick way to share one section without the rest of the report.
Why use it
What Split PDF gives you
Two ways to split
Break out every page separately, or define exactly where the document should be cut.
Original quality kept
Pages are copied rather than re-rendered, so text stays selectable and images keep their resolution.
One-click ZIP download
Splitting into many files produces a single ZIP so you are not clicking through dozens of downloads.
Runs locally
The document is read by your browser and never sent anywhere, which matters for contracts and records.
Predictable naming
Output files are named after the source document and their page numbers, so they stay sorted.
Good to know
Split PDF limitations
- Encrypted PDFs must be unlocked before they can be split.
- Files are limited to 50 MB because splitting happens in browser memory.
- Splitting cannot divide a single page into halves — the page is the smallest unit.
Summary
Split PDF in short
- Split by single pages, or by custom inclusive ranges such as 1-5, 6-20.
- Every output file keeps the original page quality and selectable text.
- Multiple outputs can be downloaded together as one ZIP.
- Everything happens in your browser, up to a 50 MB file.
FAQ
Split PDF questions
What is splitting a PDF?
It is producing several smaller PDFs from one larger document. The source file on your device is not modified.
How do I write page ranges?
Separate ranges with commas and use a hyphen for a span, for example 1-3, 7, 10-12. Both ends of a range are included.
How is splitting different from extracting pages?
Splitting produces multiple output files. Extracting produces one file containing just the pages you picked. Use Extract PDF Pages when you only want a single result.
Can I download everything at once?
Yes. When a split produces more than one file, a Download all as ZIP button appears and packages them together.
What if my ranges overlap?
Overlapping ranges are allowed and the same page will appear in more than one output file. The tool flags the overlap so it is not accidental.
Do the split files lose quality?
No. Pages are copied at full fidelity. A split page is byte-identical in content to the same page in the original.
What is the largest file I can split?
50 MB. Beyond that the browser can run out of memory, so the tool stops you before it fails halfway.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
Not until the password is removed. Use the Unlock PDF tool first, then split the unlocked copy.
Why do the split files add up to more than the original?
Each output carries its own copy of any shared resources, such as embedded fonts. Splitting a 10 MB file into ten parts can total more than 10 MB.
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