How to split a PDF
- Add your PDF. Drag it into the box or tap Choose PDF. You'll see a preview of every page.
- Choose how to split it. Click the pages to keep, type ranges like
1-3, 4-8, or split every page or every few pages. - Split and download. One new PDF downloads directly. Several come together in a ZIP.
Four ways to split a PDF
| Option | What you get | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Pick pages | One new PDF with only the pages you chose | Keep pages 1–3 and 5 |
| By ranges | One PDF for each range you type | 1-3, 4-8 makes 2 files |
| Every page | A separate PDF for each page | A 10-page PDF makes 10 files |
| Every N pages | Equal chunks of the size you set | Every 2 pages for double-sided forms |
When splitting a PDF helps
- Sending only what's needed. Share a single page of a contract, a bank statement or a report, not the whole document.
- Separating scanned paperwork. When a stack of documents is scanned into one PDF, you can pull each one out into its own file.
- Getting under an upload limit. If a portal rejects a large file, breaking it into parts can get it through. Compress PDF may also help.
Typing page ranges
1-5means pages 1 to 5.2, 4, 9means just those three pages.7-means page 7 through to the last page.
In By ranges mode, each comma starts a new file. In Pick pages mode, all pages go into one file, in page order.
What carries over
Each page keeps its text, images and layout, and the text stays selectable. Your new files may be close to the original's size, because pages often share fonts and images. Bookmarks don't carry over, and fillable form fields may stop working.
Need to go the other way? Merge PDF combines files into one. If pages are sideways, use Rotate PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How do I save just one page of a PDF?
Add your PDF, click the page you want so it's highlighted, then click Split PDF. You can also type the page number in the box.
Can I split a PDF into separate pages?
Yes. Choose Every page, and each page becomes its own PDF. They download together in a ZIP file.
Does splitting reduce quality?
No. Pages are copied as they are, without re-compressing images, and text stays selectable.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
Not while it's protected. Remove the password in a PDF reader first, then add it here.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Splitting happens entirely in your browser, so your document stays on your device.