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Updated 2026 · By ToolFern

Split PDF

Break one PDF into several, a file for every page, or grouped by the ranges you choose. It is free, instant and 100% in your browser, so your document is never uploaded and the results arrive as a tidy ZIP.

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Drop your PDF here

or click to browse, then click between pages to set split points

PDF only · nothing is uploaded

How to split a PDF

  1. Add your PDF. Drag it onto the box or click to browse. The tool reads it on your device and shows the total page count.
  2. Pick a split mode. Choose Each page as a separate PDF to explode every page into its own file, or Custom ranges to group pages your way.
  3. Enter ranges (custom mode). Type comma-separated groups such as 1-3, 4-6, 7. Each group becomes one output PDF.
  4. Split and download. Press Split & download ZIP. Every part is generated and bundled into split.zip, which downloads instantly.

The two split modes explained

Each page as a separate PDF is the simplest option: a 10-page document becomes ten one-page PDFs, named in order so they stay sorted. This is perfect when every page is a standalone item, invoices, certificates, tickets or scanned forms. Custom ranges gives you precise control. A range like5-7 keeps pages 5, 6 and 7 together in one file, while a lone number like 7 pulls a single page out on its own. You can mix the two freely, 1-3, 4-6, 7 yields three PDFs in a single run. Ranges may overlap or repeat pages if you want copies in more than one output; the tool simply builds each group exactly as written.

When splitting a PDF is handy

A scanned stack often holds several unrelated documents, split it so each receipt, contract or statement is its own file. Teachers can break a packet into per-student worksheets; an accountant can separate a bundle of invoices for filing. If you only need a chapter from a long report, pull it into its own PDF instead of sending the whole book. Because every result is a standard PDF, the parts open anywhere and print exactly as expected, and the ZIP keeps the download to a single click.

Frequently asked questions

Does it upload my PDF?

No, the file is split in your browser and zipped locally; nothing leaves your device.

How do I write the ranges?

Use comma-separated groups like 1-3, 4-6, 7. Each group becomes one PDF, dashes include both ends, and page numbers start at 1.

Why is the download a ZIP?

Splitting produces several PDFs, so they are bundled into one split.zip to save you downloading each file by hand.

What if I enter a page that does not exist?

The tool checks your ranges against the total page count and shows an error instead of producing a broken file.

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