Split PDF Document
Extract pages or divide your PDF into smaller, manageable files.
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(Max file size: 100 MB)
Note: Splitting happens on our servers. Files deleted after processing.
About Our Free Online PDF Splitter
Working with large PDF documents can be difficult. Our free online PDF splitter tool provides a flexible solution to break down large files into smaller, more manageable parts. You can extract specific pages you need, select page ranges, or even split every page into its own separate PDF file. This makes it easy to share only relevant sections, reduce file size for specific purposes, or organize your documents more effectively.
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How to Split Your PDF File Online
- Upload PDF: Select the PDF document you wish to split using the upload area.
- Choose Split Mode: Once uploaded, select your desired splitting method:
- Extract Pages/Ranges: Enter the specific page numbers or ranges (e.g., 1, 3-5, 10) you want to pull out into a *new* PDF.
- Split Every X Pages: Define a number (X), and the tool will create multiple new PDFs, each containing X pages (the last file may have fewer).
- Split into Single Pages: Every page from the original PDF will be saved as a separate PDF file.
- Specify Details: Enter the required page numbers/ranges or the number of pages per split based on your chosen mode.
- Start Splitting: Click the "Split PDF" button.
- Download Result(s): After processing, download buttons will appear. Depending on the mode, you might get a single PDF (for extracted pages) or a ZIP archive containing multiple PDFs.
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Why Use a PDF Splitter? Key Advantages
- Extract Relevant Content: Easily pull out only the specific pages or chapters you need from a large document.
- Reduce File Size: By extracting only necessary pages, you create smaller files that are easier to share and store.
- Organize Documents: Break down lengthy reports, books, or manuals into logical sections or individual chapters.
- Share Specific Sections: Send only the relevant parts of a document to colleagues or clients without sharing the entire file.
- Meet Submission Requirements: Some platforms may require documents to be submitted as separate files or have size limits per file.
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Understanding Splitting Modes & Options
- Extract Pages/Ranges: Ideal for getting a specific chapter, an appendix, or a few key pages. The output is one PDF containing only the selected pages in the order specified. [EXPAND: Syntax details, handling invalid ranges.]
- Split Every X Pages: Useful for breaking a document into consistent chunks (e.g., splitting a 50-page document every 10 pages yields 5 PDFs). [EXPAND: Explain how the last file is handled.]
- Split into Single Pages: Creates one PDF file for every single page in the original document. Useful for archiving individual pages or re-combining them in a different order later using a Merge PDF tool.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Is splitting PDFs secure on this site?
- Yes, file transfers use HTTPS, and uploaded files are automatically deleted from our servers after processing (usually within 1-2 hours).
- Can I specify overlapping ranges when extracting?
- Typically, yes. If you enter "1-3, 2-4", the output PDF would contain pages 1, 2, 3, 2, 3, 4. [*Confirm behavior based on backend.*]
- What happens if I enter invalid page numbers?
- The tool should ideally ignore page numbers that don't exist in the original PDF. An error might be shown if the entire range is invalid. [*Confirm behavior.*]
- Will the split PDFs maintain the original quality?
- Splitting itself doesn't usually alter the quality or resolution of the content on the pages. It simply rearranges or separates them.
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