Can I extract non-consecutive pages from different parts of the PDF?

Absolutely. The visual thumbnail interface lets you click on any pages you want, regardless of where they appear in the document. Select page 3, page 15, and pages 42-45 all in one operation. You can create a new PDF containing just those specific pages, or extract each selected page as its own separate file. This is particularly useful for pulling specific exhibits from legal documents or extracting particular slides from a converted presentation.

What happens to bookmarks, links, and table of contents when I split?

Bookmarks and internal links that point to pages included in a split section are preserved and adjusted to work correctly in the new file. Bookmarks pointing to pages that weren't included in that particular split are automatically removed to prevent broken links. If you're splitting a document with a table of contents, each split file will retain the relevant portion of that TOC.

Can I split a password-protected or restricted PDF?

If the PDF requires a password to open, you'll need to enter that password first. For PDFs that open but have editing restrictions (like printing or copying disabled), you'll need to use our Unlock PDF tool first to remove those restrictions. Once the document is accessible, you can split it using any of the available methods.

How do I split a PDF into individual single-page files?

Use the 'split every 1 page' interval option. This will automatically create a separate PDF file for each page in your document. All the resulting files download together in a ZIP archive with sequential naming (page-001.pdf, page-002.pdf, etc.) for easy organization.

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How To Split PDF Online for Free

Upload Your PDF Document

Drag and drop your PDF file or click to browse. The tool loads your document and displays thumbnail previews of every page.

Choose Your Split Method

Select specific pages by clicking thumbnails, enter custom page ranges, or set an automatic split interval. Preview your selections before proceeding.

Download Your Split Files

Click split and download your new PDF files. Multiple files come packaged in a ZIP archive for convenience. Everything processes locally in your browser.

Break apart large PDF documents into smaller, more manageable files without uploading anything to the cloud. Whether you need to extract a specific chapter from a book, separate individual invoices from a batch file, or divide a lengthy report into sections for different team members, our browser-based splitter gives you complete control. Choose from multiple splitting methods: extract specific page ranges, pull out individual pages scattered throughout the document, or automatically divide at regular intervals. The visual thumbnail interface shows you exactly what you're getting before you split, and all processing happens locally on your device using WebAssembly technology.

Everything You Need in a Split PDF

Split by custom

Split by custom page ranges (e.g., 1-5, 8, 12-20) for precise control

Extract individual pages

Extract individual pages from anywhere in the document

Automatic splitting at

Automatic splitting at regular intervals (every N pages)

Visual thumbnail grid

Visual thumbnail grid for easy page selection and verification

Batch download all

Batch download all split files as a single ZIP archive

Each split file

Each split file maintains original quality, fonts, and formatting

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