Split PDF by Page Range, Free & Online
Break a PDF into separate files by page range, or into equal chunks.
Select a PDF to split
Click to choose, or drop a file here
You can also paste (Ctrl+V / Cmd+V)
Most tools run entirely on your device
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About splitting a PDF
Splitting takes one PDF and produces several smaller ones, chosen by page — a range, an equal number of pages per chunk, or one file per page. Use it to pull a single chapter out of a long report, to separate a batch scan back into individual documents, or to divide a document into even parts. This tool always works by page count; if what you actually need is each output file under a specific file-size limit in MB or KB (for an email attachment cap, say), Split PDF by File Size is the dedicated tool for that instead.
The split happens entirely in your browser: the original is parsed, the pages you choose are copied into new PDFs, and each result is offered as its own download (or bundled into a ZIP). The source file is never sent anywhere, and the pages that come out are byte-for-byte the same as they went in.
There are three ways to say which pages you want. Give comma-separated ranges (1-3,5,7-9) and each range becomes its own file. Use "Every N pages" to break a long document into equal chunks without typing every range — the last file just gets whatever is left over. Or list single page numbers (1,2,3) to explode the PDF into one file per page.
Supported files
Accepts a single PDF. Produces one or more PDFs, delivered individually or bundled into a ZIP when there are several.
Is my file uploaded?
No. The PDF is parsed in your browser, the pages you choose are copied into new files locally, and each result downloads straight to your device. The source file never leaves the page.
Common problems
- "Invalid page range" error
- Use comma-separated groups like 1-3,5,7-9 — no spaces, and every number must be within the document's page count.
- The ZIP contains fewer files than expected
- Overlapping ranges are merged. 1-3,2-4 produces one file (pages 1-4), not two.
- The tool won't open an encrypted PDF
- Remove the password first with the Unlock PDF tool, then split the unprotected copy.
How to Split PDF
- 1
Open the tool
Open the Split PDF tool and drop your file onto the page, or click to browse for it. Everything runs in your browser — the file is never uploaded.
- 2
Choose how to split
Enter page ranges like 1-3, 7, 10-12, or switch to "every N pages" to break the file into equal chunks.
- 3
Download the pieces
Click Split and download the resulting PDFs, delivered together in a zip.
Further reading
Split PDF — frequently asked questions
What format do I use for page ranges?+
Comma-separated groups like 1-3,5,7-9. Each group becomes its own PDF, delivered together in a single zip.
Can I split a PDF into individual single-page files?+
Yes — enter each page number separated by commas (e.g. 1,2,3,4) instead of ranges, or switch to "Every N pages" and set it to 1.
Can I split a long document into equal chunks without typing out every range?+
Yes — switch to "Every N pages" mode and enter how many pages each file should have; the last file just gets whatever pages are left over.
Is there a free PDF splitter that doesn't upload my file?+
Yes — this one. Splitting happens entirely in your browser, so the document you're dividing never leaves your device.
Do you upload my files to a server?+
No — every tool here processes your files entirely on your device, and nothing is uploaded to a server. The only exception is the AI tools, which send the extracted text (not the file) to Claude to do their work.
Is there a file size limit?+
There's no artificial limit we impose, but since processing happens in your browser, very large files (500+ MB or 1,000+ pages) are limited by your device's memory rather than by us.
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