Split PDF files into multiple documents online. Extract specific pages by range, split into chunks, or export every page as individual PDFs. 100% free, no uploads, fully private. Best free online PDF splitter.
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Combine multiple PDF files into a single document online. Merge PDFs in any order, rotate individual pages, and download the combined result — all processed locally in your browser.
Rearrange, rotate, and delete pages in your PDF files online. Reorder pages by drag-and-drop, rotate individual pages, remove unwanted pages, and download a perfectly organized PDF — all processed locally in your browser.
Crop PDF pages by removing unwanted margins. Drag the crop handles to select the visible area, choose from preset aspect ratios, and apply to all or specific pages — all processed locally in your browser.
Delete unwanted pages from your PDF files online. Select pages to remove from a visual thumbnail grid, keep only the pages you need, and download a clean PDF — all processed locally in your browser.
Rotate individual PDF pages or all pages at once. Clockwise 90°, counter-clockwise 90°, or 180° rotation. Visual thumbnail grid, batch rotate all, reset all — all processed locally in your browser.
Add page numbers to your PDF files with custom positioning. Choose from 6 preset positions (top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, bottom-right), drag to reposition, skip specific pages, and preview changes live — all processed locally in your browser.
Splitting a PDF file into multiple smaller documents is essential when you need to extract specific pages, divide a large PDF into manageable chapters, or share selected pages from a multi-page document. The Split PDF tool gives you two powerful modes to split your PDF exactly how you need — all directly in your browser with no file uploads to any server.
In the Select Pages mode, you can pick individual pages from a visual thumbnail grid. Every deselected page acts as a split point: contiguous selected pages become one PDF file, and gaps between selections create separate files. For example, deselecting page 6 from pages 1–10 creates two PDFs: pages 1–5 and pages 7–10. You can also type page ranges directly (e.g., "1–4, 6–7, 9–10") to quickly select specific pages.
The Split Every N Pages mode divides your document into chunks of a fixed page count — perfect for breaking a 50-page report into 10-page files. A visual preview shows each chunk with its first and last page thumbnails. The tool uses pdf-lib for professional-grade PDF manipulation and JSZip for creating ZIP archives when multiple files are produced. All processing is 100% local — your documents never leave your computer, ensuring complete privacy and security.
Tip: Use Select Pages when you need to pick specific pages while keeping others as separate files. Use Split Every N Pages when you need to divide a large PDF into equal-sized chunks automatically.
Input: "report.pdf" (10 pages, 2.5 MB)
Select Pages Mode:
User deselects pages 3 and 7 from the thumbnail grid.
Output: "report-selected.zip" containing 3 files:
- part-1-pages-1-2.pdf (pages 1–2)
- part-2-pages-4-6.pdf (pages 4–6)
- part-3-pages-8-10.pdf (pages 8–10)
Each contiguous block of selected pages becomes its own PDF file.
Split Every N Pages Mode:
Input: 4 pages per file
Output: "report-split.zip" containing 3 files:
- split-1-pages-1-4.pdf (4 pages)
- split-2-pages-5-8.pdf (4 pages)
- split-3-pages-9-10.pdf (2 pages — the final chunk may have fewer pages)
Range Input:
User types "1–4, 6–7, 9–10" in the range field and clicks Apply.
The tool selects pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10 and creates 3 PDF files: pages 1–4, pages 6–7, and pages 9–10.
The maximum file upload size is 50 MB. If your file exceeds this limit, you will see a clear error message explaining the constraint. For larger files, consider using our PDF Compressor tool first to reduce the file size before splitting.
In the range input field, you can type single page numbers (e.g., "5"), ranges with a hyphen (e.g., "3-7"), or a comma-separated combination of both (e.g., "1-4, 6-7, 9-10"). Spaces around commas and hyphens are optional. Duplicate page numbers are automatically handled.
No. The tool cannot process password-protected or encrypted PDF files. You must remove the password protection using a PDF unlocker tool before splitting.
In Select Pages mode, files are named "part-1-pages-X-Y.pdf", "part-2-pages-X-Y.pdf", etc. inside a ZIP archive. In Split Every N Pages mode, files are named "split-1-pages-X-Y.pdf", "split-2-pages-X-Y.pdf", etc. inside a ZIP archive.
Absolutely. All processing happens entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your PDF files are never uploaded to any server. The tool uses pdf-lib and JSZip running directly in your browser to read, split, and compress your documents. Your data never leaves your device.
Yes, the tool is fully responsive and works on any modern mobile browser. You can select PDF files from your phone or tablet storage, and the interface adapts to your screen size for comfortable use. The thumbnail grid adjusts from 2 columns on phones to 6 columns on large screens.
Yes. The tool splits pages sequentially from the beginning of the document. Chunk 1 contains pages 1-N, chunk 2 contains pages N+1 to 2N, and so on. The final chunk may contain fewer pages if the page count is not evenly divisible by the chunk size.
Every deselected page acts as a split point. Contiguous selected pages become one PDF file, and gaps between selections create separate files. For example, selecting pages 1-5 and 7-10 but deselecting page 6 creates two PDFs: pages 1-5 and pages 7-10.
The split process copies page content including text, images, and vector elements. Advanced PDF features like bookmarks, annotations, form fields, and internal links may not be preserved in the split output. For such cases, consider using dedicated PDF editing software.
The tool displays a 5-second spinner to provide consistent visual feedback. The actual processing time depends on the number of pages and the split mode selected. Splitting into many small files takes slightly longer than creating fewer larger files because more PDF documents need to be generated.
The range input at the top of Select Pages mode lets you type page numbers and ranges directly (e.g., "1-4, 6-7, 9-10") instead of clicking thumbnails one by one. Click Apply to instantly select those pages and deselect everything else.
Yes, the Split PDF tool is completely free with no hidden costs, subscriptions, or premium tiers. There are no watermarks, usage limits, or registration requirements. You can split as many PDFs as you need.
Yes, the tool works with any PDF, including scanned documents. Scanned PDFs contain embedded images of each page, and these images are preserved in the split output just like text-based pages.
Both modes can produce multiple PDF files. These are bundled into a single ZIP archive for convenient download — one click to save all files. The ZIP contains one PDF file per contiguous page range (Select Pages mode) or per chunk (Split Every N Pages mode).
Select Pages gives you full control over which pages go together — you pick individual pages and deselected pages create split points. Split Every N Pages automatically divides the document into equal-sized chunks of N pages each, starting from page 1.
