Extract one chapter
Pull a specific section out of a textbook, contract, or report without sending the whole file.
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Split PDF Files
Pull single pages out of a PDF, extract a chapter, or break a large document into smaller files — all in your browser. Choose a page range, split every N pages, or pick custom ranges. The PDF never leaves your device.
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Split PDF
Upload a PDF, choose how to split it, then download the result.
Splitting runs entirely in your browser. The file is never uploaded.
Three ways to split a PDF
Extract a range
Pull a single chapter, contract section, or selected pages out of a longer document. Enter a range like 5-12 and download just those pages.
Split every N pages
Break a long PDF into equal chunks — perfect for splitting scanned books, monthly statements, or page-per-form documents. Each chunk is saved as its own PDF inside the ZIP.
Custom ranges
Define multiple output PDFs in one shot. 1-3, 5, 7-9 produces three separate PDFs, ready to download as a single ZIP file.
How to split a PDF
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Upload your PDF
Drop the source file onto the upload area. The total page count appears as soon as it loads.
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Pick a split mode
Choose a single range, every N pages, or a list of custom ranges. Fill in the values that match.
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Download the result
You get a single PDF or a ZIP of PDFs depending on the split. Share any of them as a link with PDFtoLink.
Common use cases
Split scanned book pages
Cut a long phone-scan into individual chapter PDFs that are faster to email and easier to read.
Separate batch forms
Break a multi-applicant scan into one PDF per person before sharing with HR or legal teams.
Trim oversized attachments
Email gateways often reject large PDFs. Split a document and send the pages that matter.
Prepare evidence packets
Generate one PDF per exhibit from a master case file before submitting to a court or arbitrator.
Distribute payslips and statements
Turn a payroll or bank export into per-recipient PDFs ready for individual delivery.
Split PDF FAQ
Is the source PDF uploaded to a server?
No. The split runs in your browser using WebAssembly. The original file and the output PDFs never leave your device.
What format are page ranges?
Use 1, 5, 12 for single pages and 3-7 for a range. For custom mode, separate entries with commas, for example 1-3, 5, 7-9.
Do I always get a ZIP file?
If the split produces one PDF, you download a single PDF. If it produces multiple PDFs, they are bundled into a ZIP so you can grab them in one click.
Are bookmarks, annotations, and form fields kept?
Page content, text, and embedded fonts are preserved on the split pages. Document-level bookmarks and interactive form fields are dropped because they may reference pages that are no longer present.
Can I share a split page as a link?
Yes. After download, upload any of the output PDFs to PDFtoLink to get an instant shareable link with optional password protection and view tracking.
How big a PDF can I split?
There is no fixed limit. Devices with more memory can handle hundreds of pages totalling several hundred megabytes.