Split PDF — Extract Pages
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Pull specific pages out of a PDF into a new, smaller file. Pick single pages, ranges, or any mixture of the two. The whole thing runs in your browser, so the document never leaves your device.
How it works
Your PDF is read on your own device and its page count is shown. When you enter a range, the tool builds a brand-new empty document and copies only the pages you asked for into it, in the order you typed them.
Page numbers are one-based, matching what your PDF reader shows: page 1 is the first page. Anything outside the document's range is ignored rather than causing an error, so a stray "50" on a 20-page file does no harm.
Because pages are copied rather than redrawn, text stays selectable and images keep their original quality.
Worked example
You've been sent a 60-page tenancy agreement and only need the schedule at the back plus the signature page. Entering 45-52, 60 gives you a nine-page PDF containing exactly those, small enough to email and quick for the other party to read.
A second common case is a bank statement: entering 2- strips the cover page and keeps everything from page two onwards.
Common questions
How do I write the page ranges?
Use commas to separate entries and hyphens for ranges — for example "1-3, 8, 12-15". You can also write "10-" to mean from page 10 to the end of the document.
Does the order I type the pages matter?
Yes. Pages come out in the order you list them, so "5, 1, 3" produces a three-page PDF in exactly that sequence. That makes this tool double as a way to reorder while extracting.
What happens to the original file?
Nothing at all. The original on your computer is untouched — the tool produces a new file and leaves the source exactly as it was.
Can I split one PDF into many separate files at once?
Not in a single click. Run the tool once per output file, changing the range each time. For a small number of splits that’s quick; for dozens, a desktop PDF application will be faster.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Everything happens in your browser on your own device, and nothing is sent to a server.
Why did I get an error opening my PDF?
The most common cause is a password-protected file. PDFs that require a password to open can’t be read, so remove the protection in your PDF reader first.