Split PDF
Split a PDF into separate files by page ranges.
How to split pdf
- Upload your PDF
Drop your PDF onto the page or click 'Select files'. Only one file is needed.
- Choose how to split
Pick a split mode: custom page ranges (e.g. 1-3, 5, 8-10), every N pages, or one file per page.
- Split and download
Click 'Split PDF'. If the result is more than one file, they download together as a ZIP.
Splitting a PDF lets you break a large document into focused pieces — sending only the relevant chapter to a colleague, archiving individual pages, or separating a combined invoice batch.
Choosing a split mode
Custom ranges give you full control. Write the page numbers and ranges you want, separated by commas. Each range becomes its own PDF file.
Every N pages divides the document into equal chunks. Useful for scanned documents where every two pages are one physical sheet, or for splitting a long report into sections of a fixed length.
One file per page is the most granular option — every page becomes its own PDF. Ideal when you need to handle pages individually before combining selected ones with the Merge tool.
About the ZIP download
When a split produces more than one file, the tool packages them into a ZIP automatically. The files inside are named with a sequential suffix so they stay in order when you unzip them.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I write page ranges?
- Use commas to separate ranges and individual pages. For example: '1-3, 5, 8-10' produces three files — pages 1 to 3, page 5, and pages 8 to 10. Ranges must be in order and within the document's page count.
- What happens if I enter an invalid range?
- The tool will show a clear error message explaining the problem — for example, if you reference a page number beyond the end of the document. Nothing is processed until the ranges are valid.
- Can I extract just one page?
- Yes. Enter that page number as both the start and end of a range (e.g. '5') or use one-file-per-page mode.
- Will I get one download or multiple?
- If your split produces more than one output file, they are packaged into a ZIP for a single download. A single output file downloads directly as a PDF.
- Is there a limit on how many parts I can create?
- No artificial limit. One-per-page on a 300-page document will produce 300 files in a single ZIP.
Tips
- Use custom ranges when you need specific chapters or sections — it's faster than downloading individual pages one by one.
- Every-N-pages mode is useful for splitting scanned booklets into individual pages or uniform sections.
- After splitting, use Merge PDF to recombine any parts you want to rejoin.