split pdf into separate files
break one pdf into several. tap the pages you want on the thumbnails, type ranges like 1-3, or split into every page or equal parts. several files arrive in one zip.
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how to split pdf into separate files
- drop your pdf on the box above, or click it to choose a file.
- pick a mode: tap pages on the thumbnails, split every page, every n pages, or in half.
- for custom pages, choose one file per range or all selected pages in one file. the line under the options shows what you will get.
- press split pdf. one result downloads as a pdf, several as a zip.
splitting copies the chosen pages into new pdf files without re-encoding them, so quality, text and links are untouched. a split file is usually a bit larger than its share of the original, because fonts and images used on several pages are stored again in every part.
for a handful of pages from a long report, use pick pages with all in one file. to cut a scan batch into one file per document, type the page ranges of each document separated by commas, like 1-4, 5-6, 7-12. to send a big file by email in parts, split every n pages.
if the pdf is protected with an owner password that only blocks copying or printing, it usually still splits. files that ask for a password to open need to be unlocked first with unlock pdf.
features
- thumbnails you can tap to choose pages, kept in sync with the range box
- ranges like 1-3, 5, 8- with one file per range or all in one file
- every page, every n pages and in half presets
- preview of how many files you will get before you press the button
- several results bundled in one zip
- 100% in your browser: no upload, no account, no watermark
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frequently asked questions
how can i split a pdf?
tap pages on the thumbnails or type ranges like "1-3, 4-6". each range becomes its own pdf, bundled in a zip when there are several. you can also split into every page, every n pages, or in half.
does splitting change quality?
no. pages are copied as they are, so text, images and links stay exactly the same.
is my pdf uploaded?
no. the split happens in your browser with the open-source pdf-lib library, so your file never leaves your device.
what is the difference between one file per range and all in one file?
with one file per range, "1-3, 7" gives two pdfs: pages 1 to 3 and page 7. with all in one file, the same selection gives a single pdf with pages 1, 2, 3 and 7. use the second to pull a few pages out of a long document.
can i split a pdf by file size?
not directly. split every n pages, and choose n so each part is about the size you need. a pdf with large scans is roughly the same size per page, so total size divided by page count gives a good estimate.
what happens to bookmarks and links?
the pages and the links inside them stay. bookmarks and the table of contents outline of the original are not carried over, because the new files only contain the visible pages.