Split a PDF into separate files
Cut one PDF into several documents using page ranges, a fixed page count, single pages or a maximum file size. Nothing is uploaded — the split happens in your browser.
- Files never leave your browser.
- No account needed
- No watermark added
- Works on any device
How it works
Step 1: Choose or drop the PDF you want to split.
Step 2: Pick a split mode: custom ranges, every N pages, each page, maximum size or in half.
Step 3: Enter the ranges or the number, then select Split PDF.
Step 4: Download the result, delivered as a ZIP when there are several files.
What splitting a PDF actually does
Splitting takes one PDF and produces several smaller ones. Pages are copied into the new files exactly as they are, not re-rendered, so text stays selectable, images keep their quality and every page keeps its own size.
You decide how the cut is made: by custom page ranges, every N pages, one file per page, a target file size, or simply in half. When the result is more than one file, everything is packed into a single ZIP so you only download once.
Why use this tool
Five ways to cut
Ranges, fixed page counts, single pages, target size and split-in-half cover most real jobs without any page arithmetic.
Your file stays with you
The document is read and cut by your browser. It is not uploaded, which matters for payslips, contracts and medical records.
Pages are copied, not rebuilt
Text remains searchable and images are not recompressed, so each part looks exactly like the pages did in the original.
One download for many files
Dozens of resulting files are bundled into a single ZIP, so you do not have to save them one by one.
Common uses
Sending one chapter
A colleague needs only pages 12 to 27 of a 200-page report. Use a range and send a small file instead of the whole thing.
Payslips or statements per person
When every employee has a 3-page statement in one big batch file, split every 3 pages to get one file per person.
A scanned stack of single-page documents
After scanning 40 receipts in one run, split each page separately and file them individually.
Getting under an email size limit
When a mail server rejects attachments over, say, 10 MB, split by maximum size so each part fits.
Two documents in one scan
If a scanner produced a combined file of two equal-length documents, split it in half to separate them.
Which split mode fits your document
Each mode answers a different question. Pick the one that matches how the pieces will be used rather than how the file happens to be built.
- Custom ranges: you know which pages belong together, such as chapters or annexes.
- Every N pages: the file is a repeated pattern, like a 2-page invoice for each customer.
- Each page separately: every page is its own document, as with scanned receipts or certificates.
- Maximum file size: an upload or email limit decides the cut, not the content.
- In half: the file holds two equal parts, for instance two copies or a front and a back set.
Writing custom ranges
Ranges are separated by commas. A single number is one page, 3-6 is pages three to six, and a range with no end such as 8- runs from page 8 to the last page. So 1-3, 5, 8- describes three parts: the first three pages, page 5 on its own, and everything from page 8.
Each range becomes its own file, or you can choose to merge all the ranges into one combined PDF. The second option is handy when you want to keep pages 1, 4 and 9 to 12 as a single short document. If that is all you need, Extract PDF Pages does the same with a visual page picker.
Splitting to fit a size limit
In size mode you give a target in MB and the tool fills each part with consecutive pages until the next page would exceed it. Sizes are estimates, so a part may land a little above or below the target.
Because a page is never cut in two, a single page heavier than the target ends up alone in an oversized file. Shared resources such as fonts can also be repeated in each part, so the parts can add up to more than the original. If pages are heavy because of photos, Compress PDF is the better tool for the job.
Supported formats
- Input
- One PDF file (.pdf). Not password-protected.
- Output
- One PDF, or several PDFs packed in a ZIP file.
Custom ranges can be delivered as separate files or as one combined PDF.
Good to know
- Splitting by size is approximate: pages are grouped at page boundaries, and a single page larger than the target stays whole.
- Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first (use Unlock PDF).
- Splitting does not make files smaller in total; use Compress PDF afterwards if the parts are still too large.
- The tool refuses files above 200 MB or PDFs above 2,000 pages, and very large files depend on your device's memory.
Your files never leave your browser
This tool runs entirely on your device using your browser. Your files are not uploaded to our servers and are not stored anywhere. Closing the tab discards everything.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded when I split it?
No. Splitting runs in your browser, so the file is read and cut on your device and is never sent to a server.
How do I get several separate files at once?
Choose a mode that produces more than one part, such as every N pages or each page separately. The parts are delivered together in one ZIP file that you unpack on your device.
Can I keep only some pages in a single new PDF?
Yes. Enter the pages as custom ranges and choose the combined-file option, or use Extract PDF Pages to pick them by clicking thumbnails.
How accurate is splitting by file size?
It is approximate. Pages are grouped without being cut, so a part can be slightly above or below your target, and one very large page stays in its own oversized file.
Does splitting reduce the quality of the pages?
No. Pages are copied without re-rendering, so text, images and vector graphics keep their original quality.