Split PDF
Extract pages or split a PDF apart — instantly, in your browser.
Also known as: PDF splitter, PDF page extractor, PDF divider, PDF separator
How it works
- 1Upload the PDF you want to split.
- 2Choose "Extract page range" and enter a range like 1-3,5,8-10, or choose "Split into single pages".
- 3Click the split button to process the file.
- 4Download the extracted PDF, or the ZIP of individual pages.
Why use Split PDF
Flexible page ranges
Extract a single continuous range, or mix ranges and individual pages like 1-3,5,8-10 in one go.
Full-document split
Break an entire PDF into one file per page and download everything as a single ZIP.
No quality loss
Splitting only copies existing pages — text, images, and fonts stay exactly as sharp as the original.
Nothing uploaded
Your document is parsed and split entirely on your device — never sent to a server.
No page count limit
Split documents of any length, from a two-page form to a several-hundred-page report.
Free, no account
No signup, no watermark, no limit on how many times you split a file.
Who uses Split PDF
Pull out a signature page
Extract just the signature page from a long contract to send for a quick re-sign.
Separate a chapter
Pull a single chapter or section out of a scanned book or report to share on its own.
Break apart scanned forms
Split a batch-scanned stack of single-page forms into individual files for filing.
Trim a large report
Extract only the relevant pages of a long report instead of sharing the whole document.
Prepare pages for upload
Some portals only accept single-page PDFs — split a document down before submitting.
Archive by page
Split a scanned ledger or logbook into individual dated pages for a digital archive.
About Split PDF
Splitting a PDF covers two related but distinct needs: pulling out a specific page range (say, pages 4 through 9 of a long report) into a new file, or breaking an entire document apart so every page becomes its own standalone PDF. Both are everyday tasks — separating one chapter from a textbook scan, pulling a signature page out of a contract, or turning a multi-page scanned form into individual files for a records system.
This tool handles both cases without uploading anything. Your PDF is opened and parsed locally using pdf-lib, a JavaScript PDF library that runs in the browser tab itself. When you choose a page range like 1-3,5,8-10, the tool builds a new PDF containing only those pages; when you choose full-document split, it generates one PDF per page and bundles them into a ZIP archive you can download in one click. Either way, the source file stays on your device the entire time.
Because splitting only copies existing pages into a new file rather than re-rendering them, there's no quality loss — text stays selectable, images stay at full resolution, and fonts are preserved exactly as they were in the source document.
One thing to know going in: PDFs with an open password (encryption) can't be read by the in-browser parser, so you'll need to remove the password with your PDF reader first. Once a file opens normally, splitting it takes seconds regardless of how many pages it contains.
Split PDF vs. other options
How Open Tools Library compares to desktop software and other online tools.
| Feature | Open Tools Library | Desktop software | Other online tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, unlimited | Often paid or subscription | Often free with daily limits |
| Installation | None | Required | None |
| File privacy | Never leaves your device | Stays local | Uploaded to a server |
| Custom ranges | Yes, mixed ranges supported | Usually yes | Varies by tool |
| Speed | Instant | Fast | Depends on upload speed |
| Watermarks | Never | Never | Sometimes on free tiers |
Pro tips
- Use commas to combine ranges and single pages, e.g. 1-3,5,8-10 — the output keeps that exact page order.
- Not sure of the page numbers? Open the PDF in a viewer first and note the page numbers shown there.
- For splitting an entire document, expect a ZIP download — make sure your browser allows file downloads from this site.
- If the file won't open, it's likely password-protected — remove the password in your PDF reader before splitting.
- Extracting a range doesn't shrink file size dramatically if the pages contain large images — use Compress PDF afterward if needed.
Technical specs
- Max pages
- No enforced limit (device memory dependent)
- Supported input
- Output format
- .pdf, or .zip for full split
- Page range syntax
- e.g. 1-3,5,8-10
- Encrypted PDFs
- Not supported — remove password first
- Processing location
- 100% local, in your browser
Privacy & security
Splitting a document usually means separating something specific — a signature page, a single form — from the rest, so where that page ends up matters.
Your PDF is parsed and split entirely in your browser tab — the original file is never sent anywhere.
No account, email, or login is needed to extract a single page or split a whole document.
Nothing is cached or stored after you close the tab — there's no remote copy of your pages.
Just as reliable for a stack of scanned forms as it is for a single confidential page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I extract non-consecutive pages?
Yes. Enter a comma-separated list of pages and ranges, such as 1-3,5,8-10.
What happens to page quality when splitting?
Splitting only rearranges existing pages, so there is no quality loss.
Is this tool private?
Yes, splitting happens entirely on your device — files are never uploaded.
Do I need an account to split PDFs?
No account, signup, or payment is required — the tool is free and unlimited.
Can I split password-protected PDFs?
Not directly — the in-browser reader can't open encrypted files. Remove the password with your PDF reader first, then split as usual.
What's the difference between page range and full split?
Page range extracts a chosen set of pages into one new PDF. Full split breaks every page into its own PDF and bundles them all into a ZIP.
Troubleshooting
Can I extract non-consecutive pages?
Yes. Enter a comma-separated list of pages and ranges, such as 1-3,5,8-10, and they'll be combined into one output file in that order.
The file won't upload or open
It's likely password-protected or corrupted. Try opening it in a PDF reader first — if it prompts for a password, remove that password before splitting.
I can't find the ZIP download
Full-document splits download as a single ZIP file. Check your browser's downloads folder or bar — some browsers block automatic downloads until you approve them.
The page numbers don't match what I expected
Page ranges are 1-indexed from the first page of the document, matching the page numbers shown in most PDF viewers.
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