Want to extract specific pages or split a large PDF into smaller files? This guide shows you how to split PDF online for free, with no signup, no watermark, and 100% privacy. Whether you need to save chapters, share select pages, or organize your documents, our Split PDF tool makes it easy.
Why Split a PDF?
- Extract chapters or sections from large documents
- Save only the pages you need for sharing or printing
- Split scanned PDFs into individual pages
- Organize and archive important pages separately
- Send smaller, more manageable files
How to Split PDF Online – Step-by-Step
Upload Your PDF File(s)
Go to the Split PDF tool and drag & drop your PDF files or use the file picker. You can upload multiple PDFs at once.
Preview and Select Pages
Click "Preview" next to your file to see page thumbnails. Enter the page range you want to extract (e.g. 1-3,5,7-9) or leave blank to split all pages.
Split and Download
Click Split PDF. The tool will process your file(s) and let you download each split PDF individually or all as a ZIP file.
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Extract pages, split by range, or save each page as a separate PDF – all in your browser, no upload required.
Split PDF OnlineBest Practices for Splitting PDFs
- Check the page numbers before splitting
- Use custom ranges for chapters or sections
- Preview pages to avoid mistakes
- Keep original files as backup
- Use batch mode for multiple PDFs
Common Use Cases
Use Case | Benefit | Best Practice |
---|---|---|
Extract chapters | Share or print only what you need | Use page range selection |
Split scanned PDFs | Save each page as a separate file | Leave range blank to split all pages |
Archive important pages | Organize and store key documents | Preview and select only needed pages |
Send smaller files | Faster sharing and upload | Split large PDFs into smaller parts |
Troubleshooting & Tips
- Page range not working? Double-check your input (e.g. 1-3,5,7-9)
- File not splitting? Make sure your PDF is not encrypted or corrupted
- Preview not loading? Try a different browser or clear cache
- Large files slow? Split in smaller batches for best performance
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