Extract Pages from a PDF
Pull specific pages out of a PDF into a brand-new document — list pages and ranges like 1-3, 5, 8-10 — entirely in your browser, with no upload.
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Quick answer
To extract pages from a PDF, upload it and list the pages you want, such as 1-3, 5, 8-10. The tool builds a new PDF containing only those pages, in the order you list them, and downloads it. Everything runs in your browser using pdf-lib, so the document is never uploaded. This is the opposite of deleting pages: you keep only what you select.
Formula & method
The tool reads your page selection (single pages and ranges), validates it against the document's page count, then copies exactly those pages — in the order given — into a new PDF using pdf-lib's copyPages. The original is untouched; you get a fresh file containing only the chosen pages, preserving their original content and quality.
Examples
- Input
- 1-3
- Result
- A 3-page PDF
- Why
- Ranges are inclusive, so 1-3 keeps pages 1, 2, and 3.
- Input
- 1, 4, 9
- Result
- A 3-page PDF
- Why
- List individual pages separated by commas.
- Input
- 5, 1, 3
- Result
- Pages in that order
- Why
- The new PDF follows the order you list, so 5 comes first.
When to use this tool
- Sending someone only the relevant pages of a long PDF.
- Pulling a single chapter, form, or receipt out of a larger document.
- Reordering a handful of pages into a new file.
Common mistakes
- Listing a page number higher than the document has — the tool flags out-of-range pages.
- Confusing extract with split: extract pulls chosen pages into one new file, not several.
- Expecting the original file to change — it doesn't; you get a separate extracted PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How do I extract pages from a PDF?
Upload the PDF, type the pages and ranges you want (e.g. 1-3, 5), and click Extract. A new PDF with only those pages downloads.
Can I change the page order?
Yes. The extracted PDF follows the order you list, so entering 5, 1, 3 puts page 5 first.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Extraction happens locally in your browser with pdf-lib; the file never leaves your device.
How is this different from splitting?
Split breaks a PDF into multiple files; extract pulls your chosen pages into a single new file. Use whichever matches your goal.
Does it reduce quality?
No. The selected pages are copied as-is, so text stays selectable and images keep their resolution.
What if my PDF is password-protected?
It must be unlocked first. Encrypted PDFs can't be read for extraction.
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