Free PDF Tool · Split

Split PDF

Run split pdf in your browser. Free, private, no signup — your selected files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server.

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Accepts: .PDF

About this Split PDF

Split a PDF by custom page ranges with our split pdf tool. Enter ranges like 1-3, 5, 7-10 to extract specific sections, or use semicolons to produce multiple output files at once: 1-5; 6-10; 11-15.

Pages are copied without rasterizing, so visual quality is normally preserved. The output PDF is rebuilt, so file structure, metadata, bookmarks, signatures, forms, or object byte order may change. The split happens in your browser using pdf-lib, so the selected file is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to our server.

Your privacy is the default. Your selected files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server. This split operation runs client-side using pdf-lib and JSZip. Other PDF Tools Base tools use PDF.js, jsPDF, and Tesseract.js where needed. Closing the tab clears the working session from this page; downloaded files remain on your device.

This tool is free to use with no signup required. Large files may be limited by your browser’s memory and device performance. Part of PDF Tools Base, a privacy-first collection of 161 PDF utilities. Bookmark the page for next time, and explore related tools in the footer below.

How to use the Split PDF tool

  1. Drop your PDF file.
  2. Enter the page ranges (e.g. 1-3, 5) or use ; for multiple outputs.
  3. Click Process.
  4. Download your split PDF or ZIP.

Why use PDF Tools Base?

100% Browser-Based

Split PDF processes selected files in your browser. Your selected files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server.

No Server Upload, No Signup

Your selected files are processed locally in your browser. No account, no server upload, no email needed.

No Watermark Ever

Outputs are clean. We never stamp our brand or a paywall watermark on your files.

Free to Use

No accounts and no signup. Use the tool as much as you need within reasonable browser limits.

Works on Every Device

Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android, Chromebook. Any modern browser.

Built on Open Source

Powered by pdf-lib and JSZip for browser-side PDF splitting and ZIP output.

Common uses for split pdf

Pull a chapter

Extract chapter 3 (pages 45-72) from a book.

Share a section

Send just the contract appendix to a colleague.

Archive selectively

Keep only the pages you need long-term.

Multi-output split

Use ; to make multiple files in one go.

Frequently asked questions

Is Split PDF safe to use?

Yes. Everything happens in your browser. Your selected files are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server. Closing the tab clears the working session from this page; downloaded outputs remain on your device until you delete them.

Do I need to register or sign in?

No. No account, no email, no sign-up. Open the page and start using the tool immediately. Free to use, no signup needed.

Is there a watermark on the output?

No. PDF Tools Base never adds a watermark or branding to your output. Your final file is clean — just what you produced from the original.

Is there a file size limit?

There’s no fixed limit. Since processing uses your device’s memory, phones may struggle with PDFs over 50–100MB; desktops may handle larger PDFs but can still fail on very large or complex files. Large PDFs may be slow or fail depending on browser, device memory, page count, and PDF complexity — try smaller files, simpler ranges, or a desktop browser.

Does this work on mobile devices?

Yes. The tool works on all modern mobile browsers: Chrome on Android, Safari on iOS, Firefox, Edge, Brave. The drag-and-drop also accepts files from your phone’s file manager.

How do I specify ranges in split pdf?

Use commas for individual pages or ranges within one output (e.g. 1-3, 5), and semicolons to produce multiple output files (e.g. 1-5; 6-10 gives you two PDFs).