Split PDF

Split a PDF into one or many files by page range. Runs entirely in your browser — your PDF is never uploaded.

Runs in your browser — nothing uploaded

Use this free PDF splitter to break a document into one or more smaller PDFs by page range. Pick any combination of pages, hit download, and every range becomes its own file — all without uploading anything.

Private by design — your data never leaves your device

How to use it

No account, no upload — it all happens on your device.

1
Drop a PDF onto the box, or click to choose one.
2
Edit the page ranges — like '1-3, 5, 8-10'.
3
Click Split & download. Each range is saved as its own PDF.

When to split a PDF

Three common reasons people reach for this tool.

  • Sharing only a chapter. A 300-page report with one relevant section — split out pages 42-68 and send that.
  • Email size limits. Splitting a big PDF into two or three smaller ones lets it through most mail gateways.
  • Form distribution. One scanned packet contains 20 separate forms; split each one out for individual recipients.

Range syntax cheat sheet

  • 1-3 — pages 1, 2, and 3 in one PDF.
  • 5 — page 5 only, in its own PDF.
  • 1-3, 5, 8-10 — three separate PDFs: pages 1-3, page 5, and pages 8-10.
  • 10-50 — a single PDF with pages 10 through 50.

Frequently asked

How do I specify page ranges?
Type ranges separated by commas, like '1-3, 5, 8-10'. Each range becomes one downloaded PDF. A single page like '5' produces a one-page file. Leave the field blank to download the whole document.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Splitting happens entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your file never leaves your device, and nothing about it is sent to a server.
Why are multiple files downloaded?
Each comma-separated range becomes its own PDF, so you can keep distinct sections of the source document as separate files. If you want a single output, list one range only.

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