What happens to interactive elements like bookmarks?

Bookmarks and document-level metadata are not carried over to individual page files. The page content itself is preserved completely.

Can I split a password-protected PDF?

No. Encrypted or password-protected PDFs cannot be processed by this tool. Remove the password protection first using a tool like Adobe Acrobat, then split here.

How many pages can I split at once?

There is no hard page limit. The tool processes everything in your browser — very large PDFs (100+ pages) may take a few seconds depending on device speed, but all pages will be extracted.

Can I split multiple PDFs at once?

The splitter processes one PDF at a time. For multiple files, run them one after the other. Each produces its own set of individual page PDFs ready to download or ZIP.

Is the text in split pages still selectable and searchable?

Yes. Splitting does not rasterize or flatten the PDF. All text, embedded fonts, and vector graphics remain fully intact in each extracted page file.

Will the page size and orientation be preserved?

Yes. Each output file uses the exact same page dimensions and orientation as the original. Landscape pages remain landscape; custom paper sizes are preserved.

What file size should I expect for split pages?

Each page file is roughly proportional to the original — a 10 MB, 10-page PDF typically produces ten ~1 MB files. Pages with heavy images will be larger; text-only pages will be smaller.

Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything runs in your browser using JavaScript. Your files never leave your device — not even temporarily. There is no server involved.

Is it safe to split confidential documents here?

Yes. Because the split runs entirely in your browser with no server communication, confidential documents — contracts, financial statements, medical records — are safe to process here.

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When you need to split a PDF

Large PDFs accumulate over time — merged reports, multi-contract documents, scanned batches, combined invoices, year-end statements. When you only need one section or one page, sharing the entire document wastes bandwidth, risks exposing information that shouldn't be shared, and makes the recipient wade through material that doesn't concern them.

Splitting is also useful when a downstream tool has a per-file page limit, when you need to file pages individually (tax documents, medical records), or when you want to re-order and recombine pages into a new arrangement.

→Extract a single contract page to share with a counterparty without revealing other terms
→Separate scanned receipts from a combined expense report to file individually
→Break a 50-page annual report into sections for different department heads
→Pull a single invoice out of a multi-invoice statement for accounts payable
→Isolate a specific page of a legal document to send for signature
→Divide a scanned book chapter-by-chapter for separate distribution

How PDF splitting works

A PDF file is a collection of objects — page descriptors, fonts, image data, and cross-reference tables. Splitting a PDF means reading each page's object references and writing them out into a new, self-contained PDF document that includes only that page and the resources it needs.

This tool uses pdf-lib, a pure JavaScript PDF library that runs entirely in the browser. No server receives your file. The split happens locally using your device's CPU — typically in under a second for most documents.

Importantly, splitting is non-destructive. The original PDF is never modified. The tool creates new files — the source document remains intact on your device.

How to split a PDF — step by step

1
Drop your PDF
Drag a PDF file onto the tool or click to browse. Only one file at a time for splitting.
2
Preview extracted pages
Each page is immediately extracted and shown with its filename and size.
3
Download pages
Download individual pages with the button next to each, or download all pages as a ZIP archive.

Split vs extract — what's the difference?

“Split” typically means separating every page into its own file. “Extract” usually means pulling out a specific range — pages 3 through 7, for example. This tool currently splits all pages. To effectively extract a range, download only the pages you need and discard the rest, or use the Merge tool afterward to recombine specific pages into a new PDF.

Split PDF then merge — a common workflow

Many users split first, then merge a subset of pages back together. For example: split a 20-page report to get individual pages, then merge pages 1, 5, and 12 into a new summary document. Both tools are available here — free and private.

Related tools

Merge PDF — combine multiple PDFs or split pages back into one file
Compress PDF — reduce file size of the split pages before sharing

Frequently asked questions

How it Works

No. Each page is extracted as a standalone PDF with its content intact — text, images, and formatting are preserved exactly.

The current tool extracts all pages. To keep only certain pages, download the ones you want and discard the rest. A page-range selector will be added in a future update.

Output Quality

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