Split PDF

Choose how one PDF should be divided, from custom ranges to every page or fixed-size page groups.

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Supported file types: .pdf. You can upload up to 1 files, and each file must be no larger than 25 MB.

Supported file types: .pdf. You can upload up to 1 files, and each file must be no larger than 25 MB.

Settings

Selected pages will be converted into separate PDF files. 0 of 0 pages selected, 0 PDFs will be created.

How to Split a PDF

Choose how to split it. Pick a mode based on what you need:

  • Split by page range: extract specific pages (e.g., pages 3–7) into a new file.
  • Split every N pages: break a long document into equal chunks (e.g., every 5 pages becomes its own PDF).
  • Extract individual pages: pull out one or more single pages as separate files.
  • Split by odd or even pages: quickly separate pages based on their order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will splitting affect the quality of my PDF?

No. Splitting only separates pages - it doesn't re-compress, re-render, or alter the content, so text, images, and formatting stay exactly as they were in the original file.

Can I split a PDF into more than two files at once?

Yes. Using "split every N pages" or "extract individual pages," a single PDF can be divided into as many files as needed, delivered together in a ZIP file.

Do I need to know the exact page numbers in advance?

No - the page thumbnail preview lets you visually select pages or ranges before confirming, so you don't need to know page numbers ahead of time.

Can I put the split pages back together afterward?

Yes. Use [Merge PDF](/merge-pdf) to recombine any of the resulting files into a single document again.

Why did I get a ZIP file instead of a PDF?

When splitting produces multiple output files - for example, extracting several individual pages - they're bundled into a ZIP so you can download them all at once. If you only extract a single page or range, you'll get a single PDF directly.

Can I split a scanned or image-based PDF?

Yes. Splitting works on the page level regardless of whether the content is text or scanned images, so it doesn't require OCR - the pages are separated exactly as they appear.

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