Split PDF
Extract any pages from a PDF visually or by range. Create single or multiple PDFs. Free & private.
How to use Split PDF
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Upload your PDF
Drop or browse to select the PDF you want to split. Any PDF up to any size works — no file limit.
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Choose split mode
Pick 'Visual Selection' to select pages by clicking them, 'By Page Range' to extract specific pages (e.g. 1-3, 5, 7-9), or 'Extract All Pages'.
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Split and Download
Choose to extract into a single new PDF or multiple PDFs. Click 'Split PDF'. Your browser splits the file instantly using WebAssembly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I split a PDF file online?
Upload your PDF, visually click the thumbnails of the pages you want to keep, and click 'Extract Selected' to save them as a new file.
Can I extract specific page ranges like 1–3 and 5?
Yes, you can use the visual grid to click and select pages 1, 2, 3, and 5 simultaneously for extraction.
How do I extract a single page from a multi-page PDF?
Upload your PDF, click on the single page thumbnail you want, and hit extract.
Can I delete specific pages from my PDF file?
Yes, by selecting only the pages you want to keep and extracting them, you effectively delete the unselected pages.
Does splitting affect the resolution or quality of the original file?
No, splitting merely separates the existing pages without altering their quality or resolution.
Can I split large PDF files into smaller documents?
Yes, you can extract portions of a large document and save them as smaller individual files.
Are extracted pages downloaded as individual PDF files?
Currently, selected pages are combined and downloaded as one new PDF file containing only your selections.
Do I need Adobe Acrobat to split PDF pages?
No, DocuVerse allows you to split PDFs entirely in your browser without any expensive software.
Are my files uploaded to a cloud server during splitting?
No, your files are processed completely on your own device for 100% privacy.
Can I preview document pages before making my selections?
Yes, our visual grid shows thumbnail previews of every page to make selection easy.
Is there any fee charged for splitting PDF documents?
No, the split tool is completely free with no restrictions.
How fast is the page extraction process?
It is near-instantaneous as it uses local processing power within your browser.
Can I split password-protected PDF files?
You must first use our Unlock PDF tool to remove the password before splitting.
Does the PDF splitter work on tablet and smartphone browsers?
Yes, the visual grid and extraction process are fully responsive and work on mobile.
Can I split a PDF into equal page parts automatically?
Currently, splitting is done by manually selecting the exact pages you want to extract.
What happens to hyperlinks in extracted PDF pages?
Hyperlinks within the extracted pages are preserved in the new PDF document.
Can I extract multiple non-consecutive page ranges at once?
Yes, you can select any combination of non-consecutive pages by clicking them in the grid.
Are document bookmarks preserved after splitting pages?
Bookmarks associated with the extracted pages are generally preserved, depending on the PDF structure.
Can I split scanned PDF files?
Yes, scanned PDFs can be split just like any other PDF document.
Is there a maximum file size cap for splitting PDFs?
The only limit is your browser's memory, but generally, files up to 100MB process flawlessly.