Split PDF Files Online

Cut one PDF into separate files / pdfs — by page ranges, every N pages, or at split points you pick by eye — then download them one by one or as a ZIP.

Good to know: pages are copied as they are, so image quality and selectable text stay exactly the same, and your original file is never changed.

Drop a PDF here

or choose a file from your device

1. Choose how to split

Separate ranges with commas. Use 8- for page 8 to the end.

2. Pages

Colours show which file each page goes into. Click a page to preview it full-size.

What this tool does

This is a free, browser-based PDF splitter. It cuts one PDF into several smaller PDFs — by page ranges, every N pages, or at split points you choose — and lets you download each part or all of them as a ZIP. Nothing is uploaded to a server.

How to split a PDF

  1. Add your PDF — Drop the file into the box above, or click to choose it from your device.
  2. Choose how to split — Pick Custom ranges (e.g. 1-3, 4-6), Every N pages, or Pick split points and click where each cut should go.
  3. Check the preview — The list shows exactly which files will be created and which pages go in each. Pages are colour-coded by part.
  4. Split and download — Click Split PDF, then download each part on its own or all of them together as a ZIP.

Which split method should you use?

Each method suits a different job. Here's how to choose:

Comparison of the three ways to split a PDF with this tool

MethodBest whenExample
Custom rangesYou know the exact pages, such as chapters or sections1-4, 5-9, 10-
Every N pagesYou want equal-sized chunks, or one file per pageN = 1, or N = 10
Pick split pointsIt's easier to see where each document startsCut after pages 3 and 8
Combine ranges into one PDFYou want to extract certain pages into a single new file2, 5-7

Frequently asked questions

How do I split a PDF into separate files?

Add your PDF, choose a split method — custom page ranges, every N pages, or visual split points — then click Split PDF and download the parts. It all happens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.

Is this PDF splitter free?

Yes. It's completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark, and no limit on how many PDFs you split.

Are my PDFs uploaded to a server?

No. Your file is read and split directly in your browser, and never leaves your device.

Can I split a PDF into one file per page?

Yes. Choose Every N pages and set N to 1 to get one PDF for every page, then download them all as a ZIP.

Can I extract specific pages instead of splitting everything?

Yes. In Custom ranges, type the pages you want, such as 2, 5-7, and tick Combine all ranges into one PDF. You'll get a single new PDF containing just those pages.

How do I download many files at once?

When a split creates more than one PDF, a Download all as ZIP button bundles every part into a single download. You can also save each part individually.

Does splitting reduce quality?

No. Pages are copied into the new files as they are, without re-rendering, so images keep their quality and text stays selectable and searchable.

How are the files named?

Each part is named after your original file plus its pages, for example report_pages_1-3.pdf, so you can tell them apart at a glance.

Can I split a password-protected PDF?

No. Password-protected PDFs can't be read by this tool. Remove the password in the app that created the file, then add it here.

Will bookmarks and form fields survive?

Page content, images, links and rotation carry over. Bookmarks (the outline panel) are not kept, and interactive form fields may stop being fillable.