About this tool
Sometimes you only need to send part of a document, or a large scan contains several different papers. The PDF splitter gives you three modes: one file per page, one file every N pages (handy for batches of forms), or custom ranges such as 1-3, 4-6, 7 where each range becomes its own PDF.
Each resulting file is a real PDF with its original text and images. When several files are produced you can download them one by one or all together in a single ZIP archive.
How to split a PDF
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Add a PDF
Choose the document you want to split.
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Pick a mode
Every page, every N pages, or custom ranges separated by commas.
- 3
Split
Press “Split PDF” to create the new files.
- 4
Download
Download each file or everything at once as a ZIP.
Questions about Split PDF
How do I split a PDF into two halves?
Choose “Custom ranges” and type, for example, 1-10, 11-20 for a 20-page file.
Does splitting change the original file?
No. Your original PDF is not modified; new files are created in your browser.
What is the difference with Extract pages?
Split creates several files. Extract pages creates one new PDF that contains only the pages you select.
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