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    Split PDF

    Split a PDF into individual pages, or pull out exactly the pages you need as one document, right in your browser. Your original file is never uploaded.

    Free to use. Runs in your browser.

    Upload a PDF and split it into individual pages, or extract exactly the pages you need. Selected pages come back as one PDF by default, so pulling out pages 3 to 7 gives you a single five-page document. Switch the output to a file per page if you would rather have them separately, and anything that arrives as more than one file is bundled into a ZIP. All in your browser, with no sign-up required.

    Use All pages to split every page into its own file, or Selected pages to click only the pages you want and choose whether they come back as one document or many.

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    Drop your PDF here

    One PDF, split into pages or pulled out as a range

    Why Split a PDF Instead of Sending the Whole Thing?

    You've got a 90-page report. Your client only needs pages 12-15. Sending the entire file is unprofessional and a security risk, they might see financial data, internal notes, or draft content they shouldn't. Splitting gives them exactly what they need and nothing else.

    Splitting also solves the file size problem. A 40 MB document won't attach to most emails, but the 3-page section you actually need might be under 1 MB. No compression needed, just extract and send.

    This tool uses pdf-lib in your browser after the page assets load. The split operation does not upload the selected PDF to an iForge Apps server.

    Two Ways to Split

    1

    Split all pages

    Split every page at once. The tool produces one single-page PDF per page, all packaged into a ZIP. Split All Pages separates every scanned page into its own individual file, making it ideal for scanned receipts, multi-page forms, or any scanner output that bundled several documents together.

    2

    Extract selected pages

    Click the pages you want to extract, then click Split PDF. By default they come back as one PDF containing just those pages, in page order — so pages 3 to 7 give you a single five-page document, and the pages you pick do not have to be next to each other. Switch the output to a file per page if you would rather have them separately, packaged together in a ZIP. Useful for pulling a chapter, a set of statement months, or a signature page out of a larger document.

    Split PDF or Organize PDF: Which Do You Need?

    Use Split PDF when...

    • + You want to extract pages into a separate file
    • + You need to send part of a document to someone
    • + You want each page as its own file
    • + The original PDF should stay unchanged

    Use Organize PDF when...

    • + You want to delete pages from the PDF itself
    • + You want to rearrange the page order
    • + You want to add pages from another PDF
    • + You need a modified version of the whole document

    Real-World Splitting Scenarios

    Legal & Compliance

    Solicitors split case bundles to send relevant sections to each party. Compliance teams extract specific policy pages for employee acknowledgement forms. GDPR data subject access requests often require splitting to redact unrelated third-party data.

    Education

    Teachers split textbook chapters into weekly reading assignments. Students extract specific pages from lecture slides for revision notes. Admissions offices split application bundles to route transcripts, essays, and references to different reviewers.

    Business & Finance

    Accountants extract individual months from annual bank statement PDFs for audit evidence, selecting only the pages for a given period. HR teams split multi-employee payslip PDFs into individual files for secure distribution. Sales teams pull out the proposal pages relevant to each client rather than sharing a full internal document.

    Personal

    Extract the receipt page from a long email chain PDF. Pull your boarding pass from a booking confirmation document. Separate scanned documents that your scanner combined into one file.

    Privacy: Browser-Side Splitting

    This tool reads and splits your PDF entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. The split operation does not upload the selected file to an iForge Apps server. Your document, which may contain bank details, medical records, contracts, or personal data, stays on your device throughout.

    For confidential legal, medical, or financial documents, follow your organisation's data-handling rules before processing them in any browser-based tool.

    Common Reasons to Split a PDF

    Email Attachment Limits

    Most email providers cap attachments at 10-25 MB. A 50-page scanned document can easily exceed this. Split it into sections, send multiple emails, or compress individual parts below the limit.

    Sharing Specific Chapters

    Need to send chapter 3 of a report to a colleague? Extract just those pages rather than sharing the entire 200-page document. Smaller files are faster to open and easier to review.

    Removing Sensitive Pages

    A contract might contain pages with personal data you don't want to share. Split out just the signature pages or terms, and keep the rest private. Complete page removal can be clearer than trying to obscure content manually.

    Uploading to Web Portals

    Government and insurance portals often have page or file size limits. Split your document to match their requirements, it's faster than discovering the limit after waiting 5 minutes for an upload to fail.

    Related PDF Tools

    Merge PDF

    Combine PDFs back into one file

    Organize PDF

    Reorder and delete pages visually

    Rotate PDF

    Fix page orientation

    Compress PDF

    Reduce file size after splitting

    PDF to JPG

    Convert pages to images instead

    PDF Page Numbers

    Add page numbers to split files

    How to use this tool

    1

    Upload a PDF and wait for page thumbnails to load

    2

    Select specific pages or choose to split all pages

    3

    Click Split PDF and download your extracted pages

    Common uses

    • Extracting a single page from a long report to share with a colleague
    • Splitting a multi-chapter document into separate files
    • Pulling out specific pages from a contract for review or signature
    • Breaking apart a scanned multi-page PDF into individual page files
    • Removing unwanted pages from a PDF before distributing it

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How does Split PDF work?
    Upload your PDF and we'll show you all pages. You can split into individual pages, or select specific pages to extract. All processing happens in your browser.
    Can I extract specific pages?
    Yes! Click on pages to select them, then choose 'Selected Pages' mode to extract only those pages.
    What format are the split files?
    Always standalone PDFs. In Selected pages mode you choose the shape of the output: 'One combined PDF' returns a single document containing your chosen pages in page order, and 'A file per page' returns one PDF per page. Whenever there is more than one file to hand back, they arrive together in a ZIP archive.
    Is there a page limit?
    We can handle PDFs with up to 200 pages. Very large documents may take longer to process.
    Does Split PDF upload my file to a server?
    No. This tool splits your PDF entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your file is never sent to an iForge Apps server or any third party. This makes it a safe choice for bank statements, contracts, medical records, and other sensitive documents.
    Can I split a password-protected PDF?
    Browsers cannot decrypt PDFs, so remove the protection with a desktop tool such as qpdf (`qpdf --decrypt in.pdf out.pdf`) or Adobe Acrobat first, then upload the unprotected file to split.
    Does splitting reduce quality?
    No. Each split page is an exact copy of the original, text stays selectable, images stay sharp, and any form fields come along.
    Can I extract a range of pages, for example pages 3 to 7?
    Yes. Switch to 'Selected pages' mode and click pages 3 through 7. With the default 'One combined PDF' output you get a single five-page PDF named after the range. Switch the output to 'A file per page' if you would rather have five separate files.
    How do I remove pages from a PDF?
    Switch to Selected pages mode and click all the pages you want to keep, skipping the ones you want removed. Leave the output on 'One combined PDF' and click Split PDF: you get back a single document with the unwanted pages gone. For a more visual approach that lets you drag and rearrange pages, try the Organise PDF tool instead.
    Can I split a scanned PDF into individual pages?
    Yes. Splitting works on any PDF regardless of content, including scanned documents, digital text, or a mix of both. Use All Pages mode to separate every scanned page into its own individual PDF file. This is useful for scanned receipts, multi-page forms, and scanner output that combined several documents into one file.
    How do I recombine split pages later?
    Use our Merge PDF tool to combine any split files back into a single document.
    Can I add page numbers to split files?
    Yes. After splitting, run each file through our PDF Page Numbers tool to add numbering.
    How do I extract just one page from a PDF?
    Switch to Selected Pages mode and click the single page you want. Click Split PDF and it downloads immediately as a standalone PDF with no ZIP wrapper. This is the fastest way to pull out one page from a long document.
    Do I need to create an account to split a PDF?
    No account, no sign-up, and no email address required. The tool is completely free. Open it, upload your PDF, and download the split files. Everything runs in your browser.
    Can I pull out specific pages from a PDF?
    Yes. Switch to Selected pages mode, click the pages you want, then click Split PDF. By default they come back as one PDF containing just those pages, in page order, and the pages do not have to be next to each other. Choose 'A file per page' instead to get each one as its own file, bundled into a ZIP.
    Can I extract individual months from a bank statement PDF?
    Yes. If your bank exports a full year of statements as one PDF with each month on separate pages, use Selected Pages mode to click the pages for the month you need, then click Split PDF. The result is a standalone PDF containing only those pages. Accountants commonly use this workflow to produce audit evidence page-by-page.

    Results are for general informational purposes only and should be checked before use. They are not professional advice. See our Disclaimer and Terms of Service.