Split a PDF or Extract Pages — Fully Private, No Upload
Use this powerful browser-based PDF splitter to extract selected pages or split your PDF into multiple smaller documents. Everything is processed locally using JavaScript — safe for confidential files.
Split PDF (Range & Extract Pages)
Upload your PDF, choose a mode, enter your pages, and download instantly.
The tool uses pdf-lib to rebuild pages locally.
How the PDF splitter works
This tool uses a modern client-side PDF engine to load your document entirely in the browser. There is no upload, no server, and no risk of exposing sensitive documents to third-party systems. Once the PDF is loaded, the tool identifies the page indices you specify and copies those pages into a brand-new PDF document.
Two modes explained
1. Split by Page Range (e.g., “1-3”)
This mode extracts a continuous block of pages. For example: 2-5 will produce a new PDF containing pages 2, 3, 4, and 5.
2. Extract Specific Pages (e.g., “1,4,7”)
This mode lets you pick exact pages in any order. It is perfect for:
- Submitting selected pages from a transcript
- Extracting only signature pages from a contract
- Removing unnecessary annexes
Why client-side PDF splitting is safer
Most online PDF tools require full upload, processing, storage, and then eventual deletion. Even if a tool promises auto-deletion, the document still exists temporarily on a server. With this browser-based splitter:
- Your file never leaves your device.
- There is no upload or external storage.
- Everything is memory-based and wiped when you close the tab.
Best practices when splitting PDFs
- Always review page numbers — PDFs start at page 1, not zero.
- Use extract mode when pages are not consecutive.
- For scanned PDFs, splitting helps reduce file size before compression.
- Use the compressor afterwards if the final document is still large.
FAQ
Will splitting reduce quality?
No — the original page data is copied exactly into a new PDF.
Can I split large PDFs?
Yes. Browser memory is the only limit. Files up to 100–200 MB usually work fine.
Does the tool support multiple ranges?
Use Extract mode for multiple non-continuous pages.
Do you store my documents?
No. Everything runs locally on your device.
Tips & Troubleshooting
Splitting is ideal when a portal limits file size or when you only need to send a specific section of a longer document.
Best practices
- Use clear ranges (for example: 1-3, 7, 10-12) and confirm the preview page count matches your intent.
- If you are splitting for an upload limit, split by sections (cover pages, main content, annexes) so each file stands alone.
- Name outputs with both section and page range (e.g., Report_Pages_1-12.pdf) so recipients don’t get confused.
- Keep your original full PDF as a master copy; generate split versions only for sharing.
If something goes wrong
- If a range is rejected, double-check that page numbering starts at 1 and that commas/hyphens are in the right places.
- If the resulting PDF is blank or incomplete, the source may be corrupted—download a fresh copy and retry.
- If you are splitting a scanned PDF and pages remain huge, compress the scan first from the PDF Tools hub.
Privacy note
Your PDF never gets uploaded. The browser extracts the selected pages and creates a new file on your device.
Useful next steps
- PDF Tools hub — Compress, rotate, or merge after splitting.
- How to compress a PDF — Practical methods that keep text readable.
- Compress scanned PDFs — Best settings when text clarity matters.