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Upload a PDF file
Select or drag in one supported PDF file. Use a document you are allowed to process and keep the original copy.
- Only PDF files are accepted
- This splitter processes one PDF at a time
PDF Splitter Online
Split PDF files online and extract specific pages from PDF documents. Upload a PDF, enter the page ranges you want to extract, and download the split file — perfect for pulling out sections from large PDFs. Free and no signup required.
NewTools PDF Splitter lets you split PDF documents online and extract specific pages. Upload a PDF, select the page ranges you need, and download the split file.
No installation
Fast processing
Browser friendly
Privacy-aware
Features
Split PDF documents and extract specific pages or custom page ranges
Flexible page range syntax: extract single pages (e.g. 5) or multi-page blocks (e.g. 1-3, 7-10)
Generates a clean, standalone PDF containing only your selected pages
Supports PDF documents up to 50 MB in size
Transferred securely over encrypted HTTPS for server-side page extraction
Free to use with no account or registration required
How It Works
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Choose available page options
Enter the pages or ranges you want to extract in the Page Ranges field. Use commas for multiple selections and hyphens for ranges.
- Example: 1-3 extracts pages 1 through 3
- Example: 1, 3-5, 7 requests selected pages and ranges
- Page numbers should match the actual PDF page order
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Start the split process
Choose Split PDF to send the file and page settings through the current PDF processing workflow.
- Processing time depends on file size and structure
- Protected, restricted, encrypted, or damaged PDFs may fail
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Download the output if available
If processing succeeds, download the split PDF output from your browser and check the result before sharing it.
- Results depend on file structure, size, permissions, and page settings
- Keep the original PDF in case you need a different range later
Common Use Cases
Extracting Chapters & Sections from Reports
Pull specific chapters or executive summaries from lengthy multi-page annual reports or whitepapers to share only relevant sections.
Isolating Specific Invoices & Receipts
Extract individual invoice pages or statements from combined monthly accounting billing packets.
Separating Signed Contract Pages
Extract signature pages and legal schedules from large multi-party agreement binders for separate filing.
Tips & Best Practices
Confirm page numbers first
PDF page numbers can differ from printed numbers inside the document. Open the PDF in a viewer and confirm the pages before entering a range.
Use supported ranges
Enter page numbers and ranges separated by commas, such as 2, 4-6, 9. Avoid pages that do not exist in the file.
Use related tools for other PDF jobs
Compression, merging, conversion, summaries, Word files, and image-to-PDF workflows are handled by separate tools.
PDF Splitter
How to split a PDF
Upload a PDF document, enter the page range you want to extract (like '1-5' or '3,7,10-12'), and click Split. The tool creates a new PDF with only the pages you selected.
Common uses for PDF splitting
Extract a chapter from a long document, pull out a single form from a multi-page PDF, or separate a combined report into individual sections.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I specify which pages to extract from a PDF?
Enter comma-separated page numbers and ranges in the page range box. For example, typing "1-3, 5, 8-10" will extract pages 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10 into a new PDF document.
Can I split password-protected PDF files?
No. Encrypted or password-protected PDF documents must be unlocked before you can extract pages from them.
What is the maximum supported PDF file size?
You can upload and split single PDF documents up to 50 MB in size.
Does splitting affect the quality of text or images on extracted pages?
No. The tool extracts original page streams without re-compressing images or modifying vector text, preserving full original page clarity.
How can I optimize the file size of my extracted PDF pages?
After splitting your document, you can run the extracted file through our PDF Compressor tool to reduce its file size for email sharing.