PDF Splitter
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How to Split a PDF File Online
Splitting PDF files is quick and easy with our free online PDF splitter tool. Whether you need to extract specific pages from a large document, separate chapters, or create individual files from a multi-page PDF, this tool handles it all effortlessly. Simply upload your PDF file using drag and drop, file picker, or paste from clipboard, choose whether to split all pages or select a custom range, then click split to process your document instantly.
The tool works entirely in your browser, meaning your sensitive documents never leave your device. There's no need to install software or create an account. You can download individual pages or all split pages packaged in a ZIP file for convenience. The split pages maintain the original quality and formatting of the source document, ensuring professional results every time.
Why Split PDF Files?
Splitting PDF files offers numerous practical benefits. For businesses, it makes document management more efficient by allowing you to extract specific pages from contracts, reports, or invoices without sending entire documents. Instead of sharing a 50-page file when you only need pages 5-10, you can extract just those pages and share a smaller, more focused file. This is particularly useful for proposals, legal documents, and technical manuals.
Students and researchers frequently need to split PDFs when organizing course materials, separating textbook chapters, or extracting specific sections from research papers. Splitting also helps when you need to reduce file size for email attachments or cloud storage. For presentations, you can extract key pages to create handouts. The ability to download all split pages as a ZIP file makes it easy to organize and archive multiple documents efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my PDF file safe when using this tool?
Yes, your PDF is completely safe. All splitting happens directly in your web browser using client-side technology. Your file is never uploaded to our servers or stored anywhere. Once you close the browser tab, everything is automatically deleted from your device's temporary memory, ensuring complete privacy and security for your documents.
What is the maximum file size I can split?
There are no artificial limits on file size. Since processing happens in your browser, the maximum size depends on your device's memory and browser capabilities. Most modern devices can handle PDFs up to 100MB without issues. For very large files, processing may take longer, but the tool will still work effectively.
How do I specify custom page ranges?
You can enter page numbers separated by commas (e.g., "1, 3, 5") or ranges separated by hyphens (e.g., "1-5, 7-10"). You can combine both formats: "1-3, 5, 8-10" will extract pages 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10. The tool is flexible and accepts various formats to make it easy to extract exactly the pages you need.
Will the split pages maintain the original quality?
Absolutely. When you split a PDF, the tool extracts pages directly from the original document without any compression or quality loss. All text, images, fonts, links, and formatting remain exactly as they were in the original PDF. The split pages are perfect copies of the source pages.
Can I split password-protected PDFs?
Password-protected or encrypted PDFs cannot be split using this tool as the content is locked. You'll need to remove the password protection first using the original password in a PDF reader application, then upload the unlocked file to split it. This is a security feature to protect encrypted documents from unauthorized access.
What happens to bookmarks and links in the split pages?
Each split page becomes an independent PDF document. Internal bookmarks and links that point to other pages in the original document may not work correctly in the split pages, but external links to websites will remain functional. The page content itself is fully preserved.
Can I download all split pages at once?
Yes! After splitting your PDF, you can click "Download All as ZIP" to get all the split pages packaged in a single ZIP file. This is much more convenient than downloading pages individually, especially when dealing with many pages. The ZIP file keeps all your pages organized and numbered sequentially.
How are the split files named?
Split pages are automatically named based on their page number (e.g., "page-1.pdf", "page-2.pdf"). When you download all pages as a ZIP file, they're organized numerically for easy identification and sorting. This naming convention makes it simple to keep track of your pages and find specific ones quickly.