Free Split PDF — Extract Pages
Open a PDF, type the pages you want (like 1-3, 5, 8-10), and download a new PDF containing just those pages. Everything runs in your browser, so your file is never uploaded.
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Quick answer
To split a PDF, open it here and enter the pages to keep — single pages like 5, ranges like 1-3, or a mix like 1-3, 5, 8-10. The tool copies exactly those pages, in the order you list them, into a new PDF you download. It runs entirely in your browser using pdf-lib, so the file is never uploaded, and there is no watermark or sign-up.
Formula & method
Page selection
kept = ordered, de-duplicated pages from your list, each within 1…N
- N — the total number of pages in the source PDF
- ordered — pages appear in the result in the order you type them
A range a-b expands to a, a+1, …, b. Reversed ranges (5-3) are read as 3-5.
Your PDF is read locally and its page count is shown. You type a page selection such as "1-3, 5, 8-10"; the tool parses it into a list of 1-based page numbers, checks each is within range, and drops duplicates while keeping your order. When you extract, it creates a new PDF and copies just those pages (converting your 1-based numbers to pdf-lib's 0-based indices) into it, then offers the result as a download. Pages keep their original size and content; only which pages are included, and their order, follow your input. Nothing is uploaded.
Examples
- Input
- A 20-page PDF, pages: 5-8
- Result
- A new 4-page PDF (pages 5, 6, 7, 8)
- Why
- The range 5-8 expands to four pages and they are copied in order into the output.
- Input
- A 12-page PDF, pages: 1, 3, 12
- Result
- A new 3-page PDF (pages 1, 3, then 12)
- Why
- Single page numbers are taken individually, in the order listed, so the output has exactly those three pages.
- Input
- A 10-page PDF, pages: 3, 1, 2
- Result
- A new 3-page PDF in the order 3, 1, 2
- Why
- Pages come out in the order you type them, so listing 3 before 1 and 2 puts the original page 3 first.
When to use this tool
- Pulling a few relevant pages out of a long report, contract, or scan to share just what's needed.
- Removing unwanted pages by listing only the ones you want to keep.
- Reordering or selecting pages before sending or printing a document.
Common mistakes
- Entering a page number larger than the document has. If a PDF has 10 pages, asking for page 15 is rejected — keep every number within 1 to the page count shown.
- Expecting a separate file per page. This tool produces one PDF containing the pages you chose; to get the pages in a different grouping, run it again with a different selection.
- Forgetting that order matters. The pages appear in the order you type them, not in numerical order, so 3, 1, 2 is not the same as 1, 2, 3.
Frequently asked questions
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. The split runs entirely in your browser using the pdf-lib library. Your PDF is read from your device, the selected pages are copied locally, and the new file is downloaded directly — nothing is sent to a server.
What page formats can I type?
Single pages (5), ranges (1-3), or any combination separated by commas or spaces (1-3, 5, 8-10). A reversed range like 5-3 is read as 3-5, and duplicates are ignored.
Will the extracted pages keep their quality?
Yes. Pages are copied unchanged, so text stays selectable and images keep their original resolution. Only the selection and order change.
Can I get one file per page?
This tool outputs a single PDF of the pages you choose. To save an individual page, enter just that one page number (for example, 7) and extract.
Why won't my PDF open?
It may be password-protected/encrypted or corrupted. Unlock or repair it elsewhere first, then load it again.
Is there a watermark?
No. The output is a clean PDF with no watermark and no added pages.
Sources & references
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