Split PDF Online
Split a PDF or extract
any page range — free
Extract one page, a range, or specific pages from any PDF. No account, no upload. Free online PDF splitter that runs entirely in your browser.
File never leaves your device
How PDF splitting works
Open your PDF
Drag your multi-page PDF into the editor. The page panel shows every page as a thumbnail. No upload — unlike ilovepdf or PDF Candy, your file stays on your device.
Select your pages
In the Download dialog, enter a page number, a range like 2–5, or a comma-separated list of pages. The same flexible range syntax used by Smallpdf and similar tools.
Download the split
Click Download. The extracted pages save as a new, smaller PDF file — the original is untouched. As Lifewire explains, browser-based splitting is the simplest and most private method for most users.
When to split a PDF
- Share only relevant pages — send a single chapter or section rather than the entire document, a best practice highlighted by HowToGeek for document workflows.
- Extract a signature page — pull out the last page of a contract for signing. Useful when working with e-signature platforms like Adobe Acrobat Sign.
- Separate a multi-form scan — extract each individual form from a batch scan.
- Remove confidential pages — export everything except pages containing sensitive information, a key step for GDPR-compliant document sharing.
- Reduce file size — a 20-page report sent as 5 pages is 75% smaller, as covered in TechSpot's PDF editor roundup.
Frequently asked questions
How do I split a PDF file?
Open your PDF in the editor, then use the Export Selected Pages option. Choose the page range you want to extract, and download that portion as a separate PDF.
How do I split a PDF into separate pages?
Use the Export Selected Pages feature to extract individual pages one at a time. Select only the page you want, download it, then repeat for other pages.
Can I extract just one page from a PDF?
Yes. In the Download dialog, choose "Selected pages only" and enter the single page number you want. The downloaded PDF will contain only that page.
Is there a free PDF splitter tool?
PDFTheGuide is completely free. No account, no watermark, no file size limit. The PDF splitting runs entirely in your browser — your file never leaves your device. Other free options include ilovepdf.com and PDF Candy, both of which upload your file to a server. TechSpot's PDF editor roundup compares the main free options.
Can I split a PDF without Adobe Acrobat?
Yes. PDFTheGuide requires no Adobe software. It uses pdf-lib, a JavaScript library popular on GitHub, to split PDFs entirely in the browser. As Lifewire explains, browser-based splitting is the simplest method for most users.
Can I split a PDF by page range?
Yes. Enter a range like "1-3" or "5,8,10" in the export page selector to extract exactly the pages you need.
What happens to the rest of the PDF after I split it?
Nothing — splitting is non-destructive. The original PDF in your browser tab is unchanged. You can download the same document again with a different page selection.