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Free PDF Splitter Online — Split by Page, Range or Extract Pages

Split any PDF into individual pages or custom page ranges in seconds. Use the visual page grid to click and select exactly the pages you need, or enter a range like "1-3, 5, 7-10". Download all parts at once as a ZIP file. No server, no account.

  • ✓4 split modes: Every Page, Custom Ranges, Extract, Remove
  • ✓Visual page grid — click to select pages
  • ✓Custom range input: '1-3, 5, 7-10' syntax
  • ✓Download all split parts as a ZIP archive
  • ✓Preserves original PDF formatting and fonts
  • ✓Your files never leave your device — 100% private
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How to Split a PDF Online

1
Choose a split mode
Every Page creates one PDF per page. Custom Ranges splits into groups. Extract keeps selected pages. Remove deletes selected pages.
2
Upload your PDF
Drag and drop or click to browse. The tool reads the file locally — nothing is uploaded to any server.
3
Select pages or enter ranges
Click page thumbnails to select, or type ranges like '1-3, 5, 7-10' in the ranges field.
4
Split and download
Click Split. Download one file or all parts at once as a ZIP archive.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'Extract' and 'Remove' mode?+
Extract mode creates a new PDF containing only the pages you select — the rest are discarded. Remove mode creates a new PDF containing all pages EXCEPT the ones you select — it's the opposite. Use Extract when you want a subset of specific pages. Use Remove when you want to delete a few unwanted pages and keep everything else.
How do I split a PDF into multiple separate files by range?+
Select 'Custom Ranges' mode and enter your ranges separated by semicolons. For example, '1-5; 6-10; 11-15' creates three separate PDFs. Each range becomes its own downloadable file. You can mix single pages and ranges: '1-3; 5; 7-9' creates three files — pages 1-3, just page 5, and pages 7-9.
Will the split PDFs maintain the original quality?+
Yes. The split operation simply copies the original page objects into new PDF documents without re-encoding or re-compressing anything. Text remains searchable, images remain at their original resolution, and fonts are preserved exactly as they were. There is zero quality loss in any split mode.
Can I split a PDF and then re-merge the parts in a different order?+
Absolutely — this is a great workflow for rearranging PDF pages. Split your PDF using 'Every Page' mode to get each page as a separate file, then use our PDF Merger to combine them in any order you like. This effectively lets you rearrange pages in any sequence.
What range syntax does the custom ranges field accept?+
Single pages (5), inclusive ranges (1-3), and comma-separated combinations (1-3, 5, 7-10) are all supported. Page numbers are 1-indexed (first page = 1). To split into multiple output files, separate range groups with a semicolon: '1-5; 6-10' creates two PDFs. Invalid page numbers beyond the document length are silently ignored.