Split PDF
Pull pages out of a large PDF so you share or archive only the sections that matter.
A 100-page binder is awkward when a partner only needs chapter three. This splitter extracts page ranges or breaks a document into smaller PDFs without installing desktop software.
Double-check inclusive page numbers—off-by-one mistakes send the wrong exhibit. For scanned packets without a text layer, you are splitting pages, not paragraphs.
After extracting pieces, merge-pdf can reassemble a custom packet. Keep the untouched original as your source of truth.
How to use
- Upload the source PDF — Select the large file you want to divide.
- Choose a split mode — Extract a page range, or break into individual page files if offered.
- Enter page numbers carefully — Confirm whether numbering matches the on-page labels or the file’s internal index.
- Run the split — Generate the new PDF(s) and wait for the download to be ready.
- Verify contents — Open each output and ensure the intended pages arrived intact.
Use cases
- Sharing excerpts — Send only the signed pages of a contract, not the full binder.
- Archival organization — Store chapters as separate files for faster retrieval.
- Upload size limits — Break a heavy scan into parts that fit portal caps, then merge later if allowed.
Tips
- Printed page numbers can differ from PDF page indexes—trust the thumbnail viewer.
- Password-protected files need unlocking first.
- Splitting does not reduce scan DPI; compress images before creating the PDF if size is the issue.
- Name outputs with page ranges (report_p12-18.pdf) for clarity.
FAQ
Extract ranges separately and merge the pieces if you need a custom order.
Designed to split locally in the browser when feasible.
Outline behavior varies; re-add bookmarks in a full editor if critical.
Test interactive features after splitting; some flatten unexpectedly.
Bound by browser memory. Extremely large scans may need desktop tools.
merge-pdf to reassemble; image compressors for scan-heavy sources.