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How to Split a PDF Into Separate Pages or Files

Split a PDF into single pages, custom ranges or equal parts. Learn how page ranges work and when to split versus extract pages.

Large PDFs are convenient to store but awkward to share when someone only needs part of them. Splitting lets you send one chapter, separate a batch of scanned invoices, or get under an upload limit.

Three ways to split a PDF

The PDF Splitter offers three modes:

  1. Every page — one PDF per page. Handy for batches of single-page invoices or forms.
  2. Custom ranges — you decide which pages go together, e.g. 1-3, 4-10, 11-end.
  3. Every N pages — equal parts, for example every 2 pages for double-sided forms, or every 10 pages to break up a long document.
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## How to split a PDF step by step
  1. Open the PDF Splitter and choose your file. The page count appears.
  2. Select a mode.
  3. For custom ranges, type them in the box.
  4. Click Split PDF.
  5. Download the parts individually or all together as a ZIP.

Writing page ranges

  • Separate ranges with commas: 1-3, 7, 10-12.
  • Use end for the last page: 5-end.
  • A backwards range reverses the order: 10-1.
  • Each range becomes one output file.

Split or extract?

These two tools are easy to mix up:

  • Split creates several files.
  • Extract creates one new file containing only the pages you choose.

If you just want pages 2, 5 and 9 in a single PDF, the PDF Page Extractor is faster. Read more in How to extract pages from a PDF.

After splitting

  • Need to put some parts back together in a different order? Use the PDF Merger.
  • Parts still too big? The PDF Compressor can help.

Conclusion

Choose Every page, Custom ranges or Every N pages, split, and download a ZIP. Pages keep their original quality, and your document stays on your device throughout.

Frequently asked questions

How do I split every page into its own PDF?

Choose "Every page" in the PDF Splitter. You'll get one PDF per page, downloadable together as a ZIP.

How do I type page ranges?

Separate ranges with commas, for example 1-3, 4-8, 9. Each range becomes its own PDF.

Does splitting reduce quality?

No. Pages are copied exactly as they are.

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