Split PDF
Split PDF files into smaller documents for free. Separate pages by range or split every page online. Processing happens in your browser, files stay local.
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About This Tool
Split PDF enables you to divide a single PDF document into multiple smaller files. This is perfect for extracting specific chapters, separating combined documents, or creating individual files from a multi-page PDF.
You can split by specific page ranges, extract individual pages, or divide the document at regular intervals. The tool provides a visual preview of your pages, making it easy to select exactly what you need.
All processing is done locally in your browser, ensuring your documents remain private and secure.
Decide on your split points before you start. Use page ranges such as 1-4, 5-12, 13-20 when a file contains several distinct documents, like a batch of scanned invoices, and use the split-every-page option when each page needs to be filed on its own. Scroll through the thumbnails to confirm where each section really begins, since cover sheets and blank separator pages are easy to miss in the page count.
A large bundled PDF is often a stack of statements or contracts that belong to different people, which is exactly the kind of file you would rather not hand to a third party. Because TokPDF splits the document locally with WebAssembly, the pages never leave your computer or phone. There is nothing to upload, so even long files start processing immediately, and the result downloads straight from your browser.
How to Use
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop your PDF file or click to browse and select the file you want to split.
Select Split Method
Choose how to split: by page ranges, extract specific pages, or split at regular intervals.
Define Page Ranges
Enter the page numbers or ranges you want to extract (e.g., 1-5, 8, 10-15).
Split and Download
Click Split to create your new PDF files and download them individually or as a ZIP archive.
Use Cases
Extract Chapters
Split a book or manual into individual chapters for easier reading or distribution.
Separate Combined Scans
Divide a batch-scanned document into individual files for each original document.
Create Handouts
Extract specific slides or pages from a presentation to create focused handouts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I split a PDF into individual pages?
Yes, you can split a PDF into individual single-page files by selecting the "Split every page" option.
What happens to bookmarks when splitting?
Bookmarks that fall within the extracted page range are preserved in the resulting PDF files.
Can I split password-protected PDFs?
You need to decrypt the PDF first using our Decrypt PDF tool before splitting.
How do I split a PDF into two separate files?
Load the PDF, choose the range option, and enter two ranges, for example 1-10 and 11-20. TokPDF creates one file per range. Check the thumbnails first so the break falls exactly where the second part begins, then download both files.
Does splitting a PDF change the quality of the pages?
No. Splitting moves existing pages into new files without re-rendering or compressing them. Text stays selectable, images keep their original resolution, and links within the same page range continue to work in the new documents.
How are multiple split files downloaded?
When a split produces more than one document, the files are typically bundled into a single ZIP archive so you can save them in one step. Unzip the archive with your operating system's built-in tool to get the individual PDFs.
What is the difference between Split PDF and Extract Pages?
Split PDF divides the whole document into several files, so every page ends up somewhere. Extract Pages lets you pick only the pages you want and saves them as one new PDF, leaving the rest out. Use Extract when you need a short excerpt.