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Split PDF

Split a PDF into separate files by page ranges or single pages.

Your files never leave your device.

When to use it

Split PDF breaks one PDF into several smaller files. Use it when a scanner put a whole stack of documents into one file, when you need to send each person only their own pages (payslips, invoices, certificates), when a long report must be uploaded chapter by chapter, or when a file is too big to email in one go.

How to split a PDF

  1. Tap Choose PDF file, or drag a PDF onto the box.
  2. Under How do you want to split it?, pick a method:
    • Custom ranges: type ranges in Page ranges, such as 1-3, 4-6, 7. Each range becomes a separate PDF.
    • Every page: each page becomes its own file.
    • Every N pages: set Pages per file, for example 2. The hint tells you how many files you’ll get.
  3. Press Split PDF.
  4. Check the list of new files and their page counts, then press Download. Several files arrive as one ZIP named split-pdf.zip.
  5. Use Choose another file or Start over for the next document.

A worked example

Your office scanned 12 employee payslips into one 12-page file, “payslips-march.pdf”, with one payslip per page. Choose Every page and press Split PDF. You get 12 files named “payslips-march-page-1.pdf” to “payslips-march-page-12.pdf”, ready to send to each person. If each payslip were two pages long, you’d choose Every N pages with 2, giving six files like “payslips-march-pages-1-2.pdf”.

Tips

  • Check page numbers first in your PDF reader; the numbers printed on the pages may differ from the actual page order.
  • Use Custom ranges for chapters, for example 1-12, 13-30, 31-48.
  • Rename files after downloading if you send them to different people, so names make sense to them.
  • Too big to email? Split into two or three parts, or try Compress PDF first.

Common mistakes

  • Typing ranges with “to” or semicolons. Use hyphens for ranges and commas between files.
  • Ranges past the last page. If a document has 10 pages, “8-12” can’t work; the tool tells you the page count.
  • Using Split when you want a smaller selection. To keep pages 2, 5 and 9 together in one file, Extract PDF Pages is quicker.
  • Leaving out pages by accident. With Custom ranges, pages you don’t list aren’t included in any file.

Private by design

Your PDF is split inside your browser and never uploaded, which makes the tool safe for payslips, contracts and medical records.

Pick specific pages with Extract PDF Pages, put files back together with Merge PDF, or remove pages you don’t need with Delete PDF Pages.

Frequently asked questions

How do I type page ranges?

Separate each new file with a comma. "1-3, 4-6, 7" makes three PDFs. A range uses a hyphen, so "5-9" is pages 5 to 9 in one file. Spaces don't matter.

What are the new files called?

Each file is named after the original with the pages it contains, for example "report-pages-1-3.pdf" or "report-page-7.pdf". With more than one file, you download them together in a ZIP.

Does splitting reduce quality?

No. Pages are copied exactly as they are, with sharp, searchable text and full-resolution images.

Can I take out just one page?

Yes. Type the page number on its own, such as "4". To keep several separate pages together in one file, use Extract PDF Pages instead.

Why can't I split my PDF?

The file may be password protected or damaged. Remove protection first with Unlock PDF (you need the password).

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