Split PDF

Split a PDF into multiple files or extract specific pages — free, fast, and 100% private. Your files are processed in your browser and never uploaded.

    How it works

    1. Step 1

      Upload your PDF

      Drop a PDF onto the page or click to browse. It's opened locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

    2. Step 2

      Choose how to split

      Extract specific pages or ranges into a single PDF, or split the document into multiple files every N pages.

    3. Step 3

      Download

      Get your extracted PDF, or a ZIP of all split files, instantly. The original file never leaves your device.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I split a PDF into separate pages?

    Upload your PDF, choose "Split into files", and set it to split every 1 page. You'll get a ZIP containing one PDF for each page of the document.

    Can I extract specific pages or page ranges?

    Yes. Choose "Extract pages" and type the pages you want, e.g. 1-3, 5, 8-10, or simply click pages in the preview to select them. The chosen pages are combined into a single new PDF.

    How are the split files named?

    Each output is named after your original file plus its page numbers — for example report_pages_1-3.pdf. When splitting produces multiple files, they're delivered together in a single ZIP archive.

    Are my files uploaded to a server?

    No. PDFMuse splits your PDF entirely in your browser using your device's own processing. Your files never leave your device and are never stored anywhere.

    Does splitting reduce the quality of my PDF?

    No. Pages are copied exactly as they are, so text stays selectable and images keep their original quality. Splitting is completely lossless.

    Is there a file size or page limit?

    There are no artificial limits. Because processing happens on your device, very large files are only bounded by your device's available memory. The uploader accepts files up to 100 MB.

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    When splitting a PDF is the right move

    A PDF that made sense as a single file when it was created doesn't always work that way when you need to use it. Chapter 3 from a 200-page manual, the two-page summary at the front of a longer report, your specific test results buried inside a clinic's full patient file — in each case the pages you need are easier to work with separately. Splitting is also the right tool when you want to share only part of a document: sending a 40-page proposal when a client only needs the 3-page pricing section is awkward, and it keeps the rest of the document private.

    Extract pages vs. split into multiple files

    The tool offers two modes, and choosing the right one makes the job faster.

    Extract pages pulls a specific selection of pages out into a single new PDF. Use this when you know exactly which pages you want — a page range, a specific chapter, or a handful of scattered pages picked from the thumbnail grid. The result is one new PDF file containing only those pages, in the order they appear in the original.

    Split into files divides the document into multiple PDFs at a regular interval. Set it to split every 1 page to get one PDF per page. Set it to split every 5 pages to get five-page chunks. The output is a ZIP archive containing all the pieces. Use this when you need to distribute sections of equal size, or archive each page as its own standalone file.

    Common workflows

    Working with page ranges

    In Extract pages mode you can type ranges directly into the input field or click thumbnails to select pages visually. Both methods work together — clicking a thumbnail updates the range input, and typing a range highlights the corresponding thumbnails.

    Range syntax is flexible:

    The selected pages are combined into a single output PDF in the order they appear in the original document, not the order you type them in the field.

    Getting files in a ZIP archive

    When Split into files mode produces more than one output, they're delivered together in a ZIP archive. Each file is named after the original document plus its page numbers — for example, report_pages_1-5.pdf and report_pages_6-10.pdf. Unzip on any device to access the individual files. This naming convention makes it clear where each piece came from and what pages it contains.

    Privacy: processing in the browser

    Splitting runs entirely in your browser. Your document is opened locally, processed in memory, and the result is downloaded to your device. The content of your PDF — whether it's confidential contracts, medical records, or proprietary data — never reaches a server. This makes it safe to use with sensitive documents that you wouldn't want to send to an unknown cloud service.

    Using Split PDF with other tools

    Splitting and merging are two sides of the same operation. After splitting out sections, use Merge PDF to recombine specific pieces in a different order. This gives you precise control over the structure of a final document without needing a full PDF editor.

    If the sections you extract are still large for sharing, pass them through Compress PDF to reduce file size. For a document where you mostly want to remove a few scattered pages rather than extract specific sections, Remove Pages may be a faster path — you mark the pages to delete rather than selecting the ones to keep.

    If some pages in the extracted output are rotated incorrectly, use Rotate PDF to correct their orientation before sharing.