Split PDF PDF Tools
Split PDF online free to extract pages, separate chapters, or create smaller files for sharing. Upload your document, choose the page range, and download the split result in seconds. The tool supports simple ranges like 1-3,5,9, so you can pull out exactly what you need. When possible, it processes files in your browser for speed and privacy. For very large files, a temporary server-assisted flow may be used, and you will be told before that happens.
?? Tip: Enter ranges like 2-4,7,10-12 to extract multiple blocks at once. Check the total page count before splitting.
How to Split PDF Online
- Choose or drag your PDF into the tool.
- Select pages or enter page ranges, such as 1-3,5,9.
- Click Split and wait for the preview to generate.
- Download each resulting PDF or a ZIP with all outputs.
When You�ll Use This
Split PDF is useful when you need only part of a larger document. It helps you send fewer pages, separate chapters, or create smaller files for email and uploads. It is also helpful when you want to keep only the pages that matter and leave the rest out.
- Email attachments: Send only the pages the recipient needs.
- Reports and chapters: Extract chapters or appendices into separate files.
- Archiving: Create focused files for smaller backups.
- Forms and exhibits: Pull out specific pages for quick sharing.
What You Get
- Separated PDFs: Files containing only the pages you selected.
- Preserved formatting: Fonts, images, and layout remain intact for the extracted pages.
- ZIP output: Download multiple outputs as a single ZIP file when needed.
- Simple control: Use ranges, single pages, or mixed lists.
Common Problems
- Incorrect page numbers: Check the document�s total pages before entering ranges.
- Missing images: Large or corrupted PDFs can cause rendering issues, so preview outputs before downloading.
- Server fallback: Very large files may switch to a server-assisted flow, and you will be informed first.
- Protected files: Password-protected PDFs need the correct password before splitting.
Pro Tips
- Use ranges instead of uploading the whole document when you only need a few pages.
- For scanned PDFs, split before compressing to reduce processing time.
- Bundle small outputs into a ZIP when sharing many files at once.
- Check page order before downloading if you are extracting multiple blocks.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not overwrite your only copy. Keep an original backup.
- Avoid splitting password-protected files without the password.
- Do not assume OCR will be applied to scanned pages. Use a separate OCR tool if needed.
About this tool
The Split PDF tool is a lightweight, browser-first utility built to make extracting and reorganizing pages painless. It is designed for people who need to share only portions of a document, create smaller files for email, or separate multi-chapter PDFs into individual files. The interface supports drag-and-drop, explicit page ranges, and mixed lists such as 1,3-5,9.
When possible, the tool processes files locally in your browser for speed and privacy. For very large files, a server-assisted flow may be used and you will be informed before upload. The output preserves fonts, images, and layout for the pages you keep, and downloadable results can be saved individually or bundled as a ZIP for convenience. For a complete workflow you can Merge PDFs to combine documents, Compress PDF to reduce file size, or Protect PDF when sharing sensitive files.
About the Creator
AFFLIGO builds practical web tools focused on privacy and performance. The creator, Karan Kumar, designs these utilities to solve common document tasks without forcing users into subscriptions or heavy installs. Karan publishes straightforward guides, maintains the toolset, and aims for clear privacy practices so users can complete workflows quickly and confidently. If you have suggestions or find an issue, please share feedback via the contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
It extracts selected pages or page ranges from your PDF and produces new files containing only the pages you choose, without altering the remaining pages.
Your privacy is our top priority. Files are processed in the browser when possible and are not retained or shared after the split completes.
No. The splitter preserves layout, fonts, images, and page order for the pages you keep.
Yes. The tool is available for free with no hidden subscriptions or mandatory sign-ups for ordinary use.
Password-protected PDFs require the correct password to be entered first. Scanned PDFs can be split but OCR is not performed automatically; the output remains an image-based PDF unless OCR is applied separately.