Split PDF Files Online

Extract pages from your PDF document and save them as separate files.
Perfect for splitting large documents or selecting specific pages.

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Templated.io

How to Split PDF Files Online

  1. Upload your PDF file using the upload area.
  2. Select the pages you want to extract by clicking on them.
  3. Choose whether to merge selected pages into one PDF or download them separately.
  4. Click "Process PDFs" to download your files.
  5. Download your processed PDF(s).

Why Split PDF Files?

  • Reduce File Size: Large PDFs with hundreds of pages are hard to share via email or messaging apps. Splitting them into smaller files makes sharing effortless.
  • Extract Specific Pages: Need just one chapter from a textbook, a single invoice from a batch, or a specific form from a packet? Extract only what you need.
  • Organize Documents: Break a large report into logical sections — executive summary, data analysis, appendices — for easier navigation and distribution.
  • Protect Sensitive Information: Share only the relevant pages instead of the entire document, keeping confidential content private.
  • Faster Uploads: Many platforms have file size limits. Splitting a large PDF into smaller parts lets you upload without hitting restrictions.

Common Use Cases for Splitting PDFs

Business & Legal: Split contracts to send individual sections for review, extract signature pages from agreements, or separate invoices from a combined billing statement.

Education: Teachers can extract specific chapters or exercises from textbooks to share with students. Students can split scanned notes into topic-based files.

Real Estate: Extract individual property listings, inspection reports, or disclosure pages from large document packages for buyers and sellers.

Healthcare: Separate patient forms, lab results, or medical records into individual files for organized record-keeping and sharing with specialists.

Split vs. Extract: What's the Difference?

Splitting divides a PDF into multiple separate files — for example, splitting a 10-page document into 10 individual one-page PDFs. Each page becomes its own file.

Extracting lets you pick specific pages and pull them out into a new document. For instance, you might extract pages 3, 5, and 7 from a 20-page PDF into a single new file.

Our tool supports both approaches. Select individual pages and download them separately (split), or check "Merge selected pages" to combine your selection into one new PDF (extract).

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Split PDF Files Online FAQs

Common questions about splitting and extracting pages from PDF files.

Is this PDF splitter free to use?

Yes, our tool to split PDF files online is completely free with no limits on usage. There's no signup required and no watermarks are added to your files.

Is there a file size limit for splitting PDFs?

Our tool supports PDF files up to 50MB in size. All processing happens in your browser, so larger files may take longer to process depending on your device's memory and processing power.

How do I select multiple pages to extract?

Simply click on each page thumbnail you want to include. Selected pages will show a green checkmark and a blue border. You can deselect by clicking again, or use the "Deselect all" button to clear your selection.

What's the difference between merge and split mode?

When "Merge selected pages" is checked, all selected pages are combined into a single new PDF file. When unchecked, each selected page is saved as a separate PDF file, all bundled in a convenient ZIP archive for download.

Is my data secure when splitting PDFs online?

Yes, absolutely! All processing happens directly in your browser using JavaScript. Your PDF files are never uploaded to our servers or any third-party service, ensuring complete privacy and security.

Can I split a password-protected PDF?

Our free tool does not support splitting password-protected or encrypted PDF files. You will need to remove the password protection first using your PDF reader software, then upload the unprotected file.

Will splitting a PDF affect the quality of my pages?

No. Our tool preserves the original quality of every page. Text, images, fonts, and formatting remain exactly as they are in the original document. No re-rendering or compression is applied.

Can I rearrange the page order before splitting?

The current tool extracts pages in their original order. If you need to rearrange pages, you can split the pages you need, then use our Merge PDF tool to combine them in your desired order.

How do I split a PDF into chapters or sections?

Use the visual page thumbnails to identify where each chapter starts and ends. Select the pages for each chapter, check "Merge selected pages", and process them. Repeat for each chapter to create separate section files.

Can I use this tool on my phone or tablet?

Yes! Our PDF splitter works on any device with a modern web browser, including smartphones and tablets. The page thumbnails are responsive and you can tap to select pages just like clicking on a desktop.

What happens to bookmarks and links when I split a PDF?

Internal bookmarks and links that reference pages outside the extracted selection may no longer work in the split files. However, all content, annotations, and form fields on the extracted pages are preserved.

Can I split a scanned PDF?

Yes, our tool works with any valid PDF file, including scanned documents. Each page will be extracted exactly as it appears in the original, whether it contains text, images, or scanned content.

How do I extract just one page from a PDF?

Upload your PDF, click "Deselect all" to clear the selection, then click on the single page you want to extract. Leave "Merge selected pages" unchecked and click "Process PDFs" to download that single page as a standalone PDF.