Split PDF Online Free – Separate PDF Pages
Cut one PDF into several smaller PDFs — by custom ranges, fixed chunks, or one file per page. Everything is downloaded together in a ZIP.
How to split a PDF
Choose the PDF
Select or drop the PDF you want to split. Page previews appear in a moment.
Pick how to split
Type ranges like 1-3, 4-10, split every N pages, or make one file per page.
Download
Press Split PDF. You get a ZIP containing each part, named with its page numbers.
Everyday uses
- Bank statements – send only the months that were asked for.
- Large scanned books or notes – split into chapters so they open faster on phones.
- Upload limits – break a big PDF into parts that fit a portal’s size limit.
- Contracts and annexures – separate the main agreement from schedules.
- Question papers – one file per section or per subject.
- Invoices printed together – one PDF per invoice for your records.
Good to know
Splitting keeps every page exactly as it was. Nothing is re-compressed, so text stays sharp and searchable.
To cut PDF pages into their own files, type each page or range separated by commas; to separate PDF pages one by one, choose Every page.
Want a single file with only some pages instead of many files? Use Extract PDF pages. To throw away pages, use Delete PDF pages.
Private by design. Split PDF works inside your browser. Your file is processed on your device and is not uploaded to our server.
Limits to know before you start
- Pages are split by position in the file (1, 2, 3…), which can differ from the numbers printed on the pages.
- Bookmarks and form fields are not copied into the new files.
- Several output files are offered one by one or together as a ZIP; some phones need a files app to open a ZIP.
If something goes wrong
The tool asks for a password. The PDF is protected. Type the password you normally use to open it; it is used only in your browser. The new file is not locked.
“Enter at least one page range”. Type ranges separated by commas, e.g. 1-3, 4-10. “8-” means page 8 to the end.
I only got one file. With Custom ranges, each range becomes a file; type more than one range, or choose Every page.
Split PDF – questions
How do I split a PDF into multiple files?
Choose “Custom ranges” and type ranges separated by commas, e.g. 1-3, 4-8, 9-12. Each range becomes its own PDF inside one ZIP download.
How do I separate PDF pages into single files?
Choose “Every page” and each page is saved as its own PDF, all in one ZIP download.
How do I cut PDF pages without losing quality?
Type the ranges you want to cut, e.g. 1-2, 3-5, and press Split PDF. Pages are copied, not re-compressed, so text and images stay exactly as they were.
Can I split every 2 or 5 pages?
Yes. Choose “Fixed size” and enter how many pages each file should have.
Will splitting change the quality?
No. Pages are copied as they are.
Is it safe to split confidential PDFs here?
Yes. The PDF is processed in your browser and is never uploaded to a server.
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- Compress PDFReduce PDF file size — pick a level or an exact size like 100 KB or 200 KB.
- PDF to JPGSave PDF pages as high-quality JPG images.
Step-by-step guide: Guide to Splitting PDFs: Page Ranges, Batch Cuts & Avoiding Numbering Mistakes