Free Online Split PDF
Pull specific pages or ranges out of a PDF
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Splitting works great for pulling out the pages you need. If you also want to password-protect those extracted sections or set permissions so recipients can view but not print, Adobe Acrobat gives you those security controls. (We may earn a commission, at no cost to you.)
Why use Split PDF
- Flexible syntax: individual pages, ranges, or any combination -- '1, 3-5, 12' works in one go.
- Object-level extraction. Fonts, links, annotations, and form fields come along unchanged.
- Pulls a chapter, invoice, or signature page out of a long document without touching the source file.
- Input validation catches out-of-range and duplicate page numbers before you waste time on a bad extraction.
- Handles documents with hundreds of pages on any device with a modern browser.
How it works
Your page selection string is parsed into a normalized list of zero-indexed page numbers -- commas and hyphens are both handled. pdf-lib loads the source PDF and reads the total page count from the page tree to validate every requested index. A new empty PDFDocument is created. copyPages() transfers the selected page objects (content streams, font resources, image XObjects, annotation dictionaries) from source to target in the order you specified. Entering '5, 3, 1' produces a three-page document in that exact sequence. The result is serialized and downloaded. The operation copies at the object level, so no rendering or rasterization occurs -- vector text, form fields, and links transfer without degradation.
About this tool
Got a 200-page deposition but only need the exhibit on pages 12-15? Type the page numbers, grab the extract, done. The syntax is flexible: individual pages (1, 5, 12), ranges (3-8), or any mix (1, 3-5, 9, 15-20). Pages land in the output in the order you type them, so entering '5, 3, 1' reverses those three pages. Extraction happens at the PDF object level. Text stays searchable, vector graphics stay sharp, fonts carry over, and hyperlinks keep working. No rasterization, no quality change. We never see your files; the browser handles the entire operation. After you upload, the tool shows the total page count so you know the valid range. It also validates your input before processing -- out-of-range numbers and accidental duplicates get flagged immediately.
How to use Split PDF
- Drop your PDF. Drag the file onto the upload area. The page count displays immediately.
- Type the pages you want. Enter numbers and ranges like '1, 3-5, 9'. Out-of-range values get flagged.
- Click Split and download. The extracted pages download as a new PDF.
Use cases
- Extracting exhibit pages from a 200-page deposition transcript to attach to a court filing.
- Pulling a single textbook chapter to print for study notes without wasting paper on the full book.
- Separating the signature page from a lease agreement so the tenant can sign and return just that page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Individual numbers (1, 5, 12), ranges (3-8), or any combination: '1, 3-5, 9, 15-20'. Pages appear in the output in the order you type them.
No. Pages are copied at the object level -- text, images, fonts, links, and annotations transfer without any rasterization or re-encoding.
One extraction per run. Need three different sections? Run it three times with different page ranges. Each takes a few seconds.
The tool flags it before processing. You'll see which numbers are out of range and can correct them without waiting for a failed extraction.
Yes. Type the pages in reverse sequence (e.g., '10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1') and the output follows that order. It's a workaround, but it works for short documents.
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