How-To Guides 5 min readMarch 25, 2026
How to Split PDF Pages — Extract, Separate, or Split by Range
Learn three ways to split a PDF: extract specific pages, separate all pages, or split by custom ranges.
Three Ways to Split a PDF
1. Extract a Page Range
Enter a range like "1-5" to extract the first five pages into a new PDF. You can also use complex ranges like "1-3, 7, 10-15".
2. Select Individual Pages
Click on page thumbnails to select exactly which pages you want. The visual preview makes it easy to pick the right pages.
3. Split All Pages
Create a separate PDF for each page. Perfect for when you need to process or send individual pages. Downloads as a ZIP file.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Upload your PDF — Drag and drop or click to browse
- See page previews — Thumbnails load automatically so you can see each page
- Choose your split method — Page Range, Select Pages, or Split All
- Process — Splitting happens instantly in your browser
- Download — Get your split PDFs individually or as a ZIP
Common Use Cases
- Extract a chapter from a textbook PDF
- Remove cover pages before sharing a document
- Separate invoices from a combined monthly statement
- Pull specific pages for a presentation
- Split a scanned document into individual pages for filing
Tips
- Use page range "2-" (no end number) to get everything from page 2 onward
- The preview thumbnails help you verify you are selecting the right pages
- Split PDFs maintain the original quality — no re-compression occurs
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