Split PDF
Extract pages or split a PDF into separate files. Nothing is uploaded, everything runs in your browser.
I built this one out of frustration. I kept receiving 40-page PDFs when I only needed three pages from the middle. Extracting them meant paying for Acrobat or uploading a sensitive document to a random website. Neither was acceptable. This runs entirely in the browser, no file ever leaves your device.
Split into individual pages or extract a specific range. All processing is local, nothing is uploaded.
How it works
The tool reads your PDF using PDF-lib, a JavaScript library that runs in the browser. In split into individual pages mode, it creates one PDF per page and downloads them in sequence. In extract a page range mode, it copies only the pages you specify into a single output file.
Page numbering
Pages are numbered starting from 1, matching what you see in any PDF viewer. To extract pages 3 through 7, enter 3-5. The range is inclusive, page 3 and page 5 are both included in the output.
What gets preserved
Each output page keeps its original dimensions, fonts, images, and selectable text. The split is structural, pages are not re-rendered as images, so text remains searchable and copyable.
Getting pages back together
If you split a document and want to recombine certain pages, use the Merge PDFs tool. Add only the files you want and drag them into the right order before merging.
File size
Output files are proportionally smaller than the original. A 5-page extract from a 50-page document will be roughly one-tenth the size, assuming pages are similar in content. Image-heavy pages produce larger output files because the images account for most of the size.
Common use cases
Sending only part of a document
A vendor sends a 60-page contract but you only need to forward the exhibits section. Extract pages 44 through 52 and send just those.
Reorganizing a document
Split into individual pages, re-merge in a different order. You end up with a reorganized document without touching a desktop application.
Archiving specific sections
Annual reports, legal filings, and reference documents often have sections worth keeping separately. Extract and save only what you need.
Frequently asked questions
Can I extract non-contiguous pages?
The range extractor handles a single continuous range. For non-contiguous pages, say, pages 2, 7, and 15, use split-all mode to get individual pages, then merge the ones you need.
Will the output be searchable?
Yes, if the original contained selectable text. Scanned documents without OCR remain non-searchable after splitting.
What about password-protected PDFs?
Locked PDFs cannot be read. Remove the password before using this tool.