What is Split PDF?
Split PDF is a free browser-based PDF tool powered by PDF-lib. Your documents are processed entirely in your browser and never sent to any server. Works with any standard PDF file. No Adobe Acrobat or software installation needed.
This tool lets you split a pdf into individual pages or custom ranges without installing any software or creating an account. Everything runs directly in your browser for maximum privacy. Your files and data never leave your device.
Use it for quick tasks at any time from any device — desktop, tablet or mobile. No subscription, no ads, no limits.
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How to use Split PDF
- Upload the PDF you want to split
- Enter page ranges (e.g. 1-3, 5, 7-10) or choose to split every page
- Click Split to generate your separate PDF files
- Download each split file individually or as a ZIP archive
Why use OnlineToolsPlus?
PDF tools on OnlineToolsPlus use PDF-lib — a JavaScript PDF engine that runs locally in your browser. Your documents are never uploaded to a server, which means no privacy risk for sensitive contracts, financial documents or personal files. With 25+ free PDF tools covering merging, splitting, compressing, editing and converting, you have a complete PDF toolkit at no cost.
Frequently asked questions
Can I extract specific page ranges?
Yes. Enter a range like "1-3, 5, 7-10" to extract those pages into a new PDF. You can specify individual pages, continuous ranges, or any combination. Pages not in your range are excluded from the output.
Can I split every page into a separate file?
Yes. Use the "split all pages" option to produce one PDF per page. This is useful for scanned documents where each page is a separate form, receipt, or record that needs to be filed individually.
Does splitting reduce PDF quality?
No. Splitting is a structural operation that extracts page objects without re-encoding them. The output pages have exactly the same quality — text, images, fonts, and vector graphics — as in the original document.
Is there a page count limit?
No. You can split PDFs with hundreds or thousands of pages. Processing time increases with size, but there is no hard limit. Very large PDFs may take 10–30 seconds on older devices.
Are my files sent to a server?
No. Splitting runs entirely in your browser using PDF-lib. No file is ever transmitted to any server. Your document data stays on your device throughout the process.
Can I split a password-protected PDF?
Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked before splitting. Use the PDF Unlock tool on OnlineToolsPlus first, then split the unlocked file.
How do I split a PDF and then reorder the resulting files?
After splitting, you have individual PDF files for each page or range. To combine them in a new order, use the PDF Merger tool and drag the files into your desired sequence before merging.
Can I extract images from a PDF using the splitter?
The splitter extracts page ranges as PDF files, not individual images. To extract embedded images from a PDF, use the PDF Extract Images tool on OnlineToolsPlus, which saves each embedded image as a separate file.
What happens to hyperlinks and annotations when splitting?
Hyperlinks, annotations, and internal references that are contained within the extracted pages are preserved. Links that point to pages outside the extracted range will no longer resolve correctly in the output file.
How is this different from printing specific pages to PDF?
Printing to PDF re-renders the document through the operating system print pipeline, which can alter fonts, colors, and vector graphics. Splitting with PDF-lib extracts the native PDF page objects without any re-rendering, preserving the exact original quality and all interactive elements.
- Extract a single page: Pull out one page from a multi-page document — a specific form, certificate, or contract page — without printing the whole file.
- Separate chapters or sections: Split a large manual or report into individual chapter PDFs for easier distribution or reference.
- Remove a page before sharing: Extract all pages except a confidential page before sending a document to a client or colleague.
- Split scanned document batches: When multiple separate documents are scanned together in one PDF, splitting them creates individual files for proper filing.
- Reduce attachment size: If only part of a large PDF is relevant to your email recipient, split out only the relevant pages to reduce the attachment size.
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