PDF Split
Split a PDF into individual pages or custom page ranges. All processing happens in your browser — your files never leave your device.
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Select a PDF file to split
How to Split PDF Files
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Upload PDF File
Select the PDF document you want to split.
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Choose Split Method
Split into individual pages or specify custom page ranges (e.g., 1-3, 5, 8-10).
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Preview Pages
Review the pages before splitting to confirm your selection.
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Download Split PDFs
Download the individual split PDF files.
About PDF Splitting
PDF splitting extracts specific pages from a larger document into separate PDF files, giving you precise control over document organization and distribution. This is invaluable when you need to extract a particular chapter from a lengthy report, separate individual invoices from a consolidated billing statement, isolate specific pages for signing or approval, or break a large manual into section-specific documents for targeted distribution. The ToolPix PDF splitter handles documents of any length with fast, accurate page extraction.
You can split by individual pages (creating one PDF per page) or by custom page ranges (e.g., pages 1-5 as one file, pages 6-10 as another). Both methods preserve the original formatting, embedded images, text quality, and page layout exactly as they appear in the source document. The flexible range syntax lets you specify complex extraction patterns to create exactly the document subsets you need in a single operation.
The splitting process uses the pdf-lib library to parse and extract pages entirely in your browser. Your documents never leave your device, making ToolPix the safe choice for confidential files like legal contracts, medical records, financial documents, HR paperwork, and any material containing sensitive personal or business information. There are no daily usage limits, no watermarks, and no registration required.
Whether you are a lawyer extracting relevant pages from lengthy depositions, an accountant separating monthly statements from annual reports, a teacher dividing exam papers into individual student submissions, or anyone who needs to reorganize PDF content quickly and privately, this free online PDF splitter delivers fast, accurate results on any device with a modern web browser.
Key Features
Common Use Cases
- •Extract specific chapters or sections from large documents
- •Split multi-page scans into individual document files
- •Remove unwanted pages from PDF reports
- •Break large manuals into section-specific documents
- •Extract single pages for sharing or signing
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I split a PDF into custom page ranges?
Yes. You can specify exact page ranges like 1-3, 5, 8-10. Each range becomes a separate PDF file.
Does splitting reduce PDF quality?
No. Splitting is a lossless operation. Pages are extracted without re-encoding, so quality is identical to the original.
Can I split password-protected PDFs?
No. The PDF must be unlocked before splitting. Remove password protection first, then split the unprotected file.
Is there a page limit?
No. The tool handles PDFs of any length. Very large documents may take a moment to process depending on your device's capabilities.
Can I extract non-consecutive pages into one PDF?
Yes. Using the custom range syntax, you can specify non-consecutive pages like 1, 3, 7-9 to extract those specific pages into a single output PDF.
Does splitting preserve hyperlinks and annotations?
Yes. Page content including text, images, links, and annotations are preserved exactly as they appear in the original document.
Can I use this tool on my phone?
Yes. The PDF splitter works on any device with a modern browser, including smartphones and tablets. This is useful for quickly extracting pages from documents received via email.
Are my documents uploaded to any server?
No. All splitting happens entirely in your browser using the pdf-lib library. Your documents remain completely private on your device throughout the process.
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