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How to split a PDF into separate pages or page ranges

Splitting a PDF means taking some of its pages out as new files. You might want chapter 2 of a long report, or to send just one page of a form.

Step by step

  1. Open the Split PDF tool and choose your file. It shows how many pages the PDF has.
  2. Choose By page range to enter exactly which pages you want, or Every page to get one file per page.
  3. Click Split PDF. One result downloads as a PDF. Several results arrive together in a zip file.

How page ranges work

Separate items with commas. Each item becomes its own PDF.

  • 5 gives you page 5 as a single-page PDF.
  • 2-4 gives you one PDF containing pages 2, 3 and 4.
  • 8- means from page 8 to the last page, and -3 means pages 1 to 3.
  • 1-3, 7, 10- creates three PDFs: pages 1–3, page 7, and page 10 to the end.

Tips

  • If you want the selected pages in one file but in a different order, use the Merge & Organize tool and its Extract selected button.
  • If a page number is outside the document, the tool tells you the valid range.
  • Everything runs in your browser. Your file isn't uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

What if I want several pages in one new PDF?

Use a range such as 2-4. Pages inside a range stay together in one file.

Is there a page limit?

No set limit. Files up to 50 MB work, depending on your device.

Will the pages keep their text and quality?

Yes. Pages are copied as they are.

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