Sometimes you only need part of a PDF: a single signed page out of a long contract, chapter three of a manual, or every page as its own file. Splitting lets you extract exactly what you want and leave the rest behind. This guide shows how to use page ranges, choose the right output, and split privately without uploading anything.
TL;DR — Open the free split PDF tool, enter the pages to keep (like
1-3, 5), pick one PDF or separate files, and download. It runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Two ways to split
| Output | What you get | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| One PDF | The selected pages combined into a single new file | Extracting a section or chapter |
| Separate files | One PDF per page, delivered as a zip | Breaking a document into individual pages |
Writing page ranges
The page box accepts a simple, flexible syntax:
- Ranges —
1-3keeps pages 1, 2 and 3. - Single pages —
5keeps just page 5. - Open-ended —
8-keeps page 8 to the end. - Combinations —
1-3, 5, 8-10mixes them freely. - Blank — leave it empty to select every page (useful with “Separate files” to burst a whole PDF apart).
The tool reads your document’s page count the moment you add it, so you always know the valid range.
Step by step: split a PDF
- Open the split PDF tool.
- Add your PDF — its page count appears instantly.
- Enter the pages you want to keep.
- Choose the output — one combined PDF, or separate files in a zip.
- Download your result.
It all runs on your device, so sensitive documents stay private — no upload, no sign-up, no watermark.
Where to go next
- Merge PDF files — recombine the pages you extracted in a new order.
- Convert a PDF to images — turn the pages you pulled out into JPG or PNG.
- Compress a PDF — shrink the file you’ve just trimmed down.