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How to Split a PDF

Splitting a PDF means pulling out the pages you actually need — or breaking one file into single pages. You can do both in a few seconds, and you don't have to upload the document to anyone's server to do it.

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Two ways to split a PDF

Most "split" jobs are one of these two:

Step by step

  1. Open the PDF Splitter and drop in your file (or click to browse).
  2. Choose a mode. Pick Extract pages to pull out a selection, or Every page separately to get one file per page.
  3. Type the pages you want if extracting — for example 1-3, 5, 8-10.
  4. Press "Split & download." The result saves straight to your device.
💡 Range tip: commas list pages, dashes make ranges, and a trailing dash goes to the end. So 2, 5-7, 10- means page 2, pages 5 to 7, then page 10 to the last page — in that order.
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Why splitting in your browser is safer

The documents people split are usually private — contracts, bank statements, medical records, tax returns. Most free splitter websites upload the whole file to their servers before touching it, which means your document sits on someone else's machine. This tool does the work as JavaScript inside your own browser, so the file never leaves your device. You can even turn off your Wi-Fi after the page loads and it still works.

Does splitting lower the quality?

No. Pages are copied exactly as they are — text stays selectable, images keep their resolution, and vector graphics stay sharp. Splitting isn't a re-render, so there's no loss.

FAQ

Can I reorder pages while extracting?
Yes. Pages come out in the order you type them, so 5, 1, 3 gives you those pages in that sequence.

Can it split a password-protected PDF?
Not directly — a locked PDF can't be read without its password. Remove the password in your PDF reader first, then split.

Is it really free?
Yes. No sign-up, no watermark, no page limit. The site is supported by ads.

Where does my file go?
Nowhere online. Everything happens in your browser and nothing is uploaded.

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