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Split PDF Files

Extract pages from your PDF documents, separate them into multiple files, or select specific ranges. Fast, free, and secure.

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Split PDF Files: The Ultimate Guide

PDF files are great for sharing, but sometimes you only need a small part of a large document. You might have a 100-page report but only need pages 5-10, or perhaps you want to extract a single invoice from a monthly statement. This is where a Split PDF Files tool becomes essential.

Our advanced PDF Splitter gives you total control. You can visually select specific pages, define page ranges (e.g., 1-5, 10), or "burst" the entire document into individual single-page files. Best of all, it works securely in your browser.

Why Split a PDF?

Splitting documents improves efficiency and organization:

  • Email Size Limits: Large PDFs often bounce back from email servers. Splitting them into smaller chunks ensures they get delivered.
  • Relevant Information: Don't force your clients to scroll through 50 pages to find the one page that matters. Extract and send only what is necessary.
  • Organization: Break down a large ebook or manual into chapters for easier reading and storage.
  • Privacy: If a document contains sensitive pages mixed with public ones, split and remove the confidential sections before sharing.

How Does Our Tool Work?

Our Split PDF Files tool uses the powerful pdf-lib engine to manipulate documents locally.

  1. Parsing: When you upload a file, we read it and generate visual thumbnails for every page using PDF.js.
  2. Selection: You can click on thumbnails to select them or type a range (e.g., "1-5").
  3. Extraction:
    • Extract Mode: Creates a new PDF containing only the pages you selected.
    • Burst Mode: Loops through every page, creates a separate PDF for each, and bundles them into a ZIP file.
  4. Saving: The resulting file(s) are generated and downloaded instantly to your device.

Key Features

Visual Selector

See exactly what you are splitting. Our grid view lets you click to select/deselect pages effortlessly.

Burst Mode

Need every page as a separate file? One click on "Burst" and we'll zip them all up for you.

Step-by-Step Guide

Splitting a PDF is intuitive:

  1. Upload: Drag your PDF into the red box or click "Select PDF File".
  2. Select Pages: Click the thumbnails you want to keep. Or, type a range (e.g., "1-3") in the manual input box.
  3. Choose Mode: Select "Extract" to merge selected pages into one file, or "Burst" to separate all pages.
  4. Split: Click the "Split PDF" button.
  5. Download: Save your new PDF or ZIP file.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is there a page limit? ▼

There is no hard limit, but loading previews for PDFs with 500+ pages might take a moment. The actual splitting process is extremely fast.

Can I split encrypted PDFs? ▼

If the PDF is password-protected, you must remove the password before uploading it. The tool cannot access locked data for security reasons.

Is my data secure? ▼

Yes. Unlike other tools that upload your file to a server, our tool processes the PDF entirely within your web browser. Your document never leaves your computer.

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